Brigham Young University

• ​​Bachelor of arts in mass communications with emphasis in journalism

• Editorial writer and staff writer for The Daily Universe

• Staff photographer for The Daily Universe and mentor to journalism students

• Received Arch Madsen Outstanding Achievement in Communications Award 

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University of Alaska - Fairbanks

• ​​Courses in the Department of Broadcasting and Journalism

• Staff photographer for the Sun Star newspaper

• Received Dickey Chapelle Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Potential in Photojournalism

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Los Angeles Pierce College

• ​​Associate in arts in general education with emphasis in journalism

• Copy editor and staff writer for The Roundup newspaper and copy editor for The Bull magazine

• Received Excellence in Column Writing Award from statewide competition 

 

Internship: The New Era Magazine 

• ​​Writer and photographer for monthly articles

• Generated story and photo feature ideas during monthly staff meetings

• Edited manuscripts 

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Internship: Agence France-Press (AFP),

Washington, D.C. Bureau

• Translated English/Spanish captions

• Monitored wire services for breaking news stories​

• Received, edited, and distributed transmissions for Americas, Europe, and South Africa​

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United States Air Force

• ​​Fire protection specialist, non-commissioned

• Certificate of Training (337 hours), USAF School of Applied Aerospace Sciences 

• Honorably discharged