Convergence of factors lead to Bad Marathon

• October 2007: Published on Medill News Bureau Website
• At 2007 Chicago Marathon temperatures approached 90 degrees and event organizers were left with lots of angry racers.

Arabella Answers Prayers for Women with Eating Disorders

• November 2007: Published on Medill News Bureau Website
• Arabella is a house where women with eating disorders participate in equine therapy.

Well Joe I Guess it is So

• November 2007: Published in Chicago Journal
• 1919 Black Sox’s court papers are found and auctioned off.

Rena’s Beautiful Necklace

• November 2007: Published in Chicago Parent
• Beads of Courage program in Chicago gives kids a chance to express their illness through art.

Is Chicago Worth the Gamble?

• December 2007: Published in the Chicago Journal.
• The article is a review of the gambling policy in Illinois and the possible implementation of casinos in Chicago.

Television Online Articles:

The Stock Market Game

• October 2008: WREX NBC 13
• A class at a Rockford Area school uses the stock market game as a way to learn about the economy.

More People Put of Retirement With Economy

• October 2008: WREX NBC 13
• Looking at the retirement mindset in the sinking economy.

 Affordable Getaways

• November 2008: WREX NBC 13
• Looking at ways people in the Rockford Area could get away without taking too much out of the wallet.

Jim Ryan for Governor Campaign Deputy Press Secretary (Elmhurst, IL)                

• Helped strategize television, radio and public appearances across the state
• Reviewed policy to help form talking points for candidate and staff  
•  Coordinated with media to book interviews and push campaign message out to voters 

Jim Ryan for Governor Campaign Multimedia Production (Elmhurst, IL)        

• “Jim Ryan I know Project”- Produced online campaign of testimonials from supporters

John Paul II Eucharist Center Multimedia Director (Hanceville, AL)             

• Wrote, produced, filmed and edited multimedia projects that are placed in a Catholic museum
•  Projects include films documenting Catholic History and explanation of various traditions
• Control over all logistical aspects including $25,000 budget and remote interviews with experts

ChicagoJazz.com Online Television (Chicago, IL)                                                                                    

•  Creative and marketing responsibilities for developing online TV show                                               

WREX NBC 13 TV Reporter and Spot Producer (Rockford, IL)                                            

•  Wrote and edited stories for daily newscasts and website
• Filled in producing daily newscasts, wrote and cut show for noon, 5, 6 and 10

Medill News Service TV Reporter: (Washington DC)                                                             

• Reported and corresponded with 15 television and radio clients across the country

Chicago Steel hockey play-by-play announcer: (Bensenville, IL)                                

• Provided live detail of home games over web cast, managed all production and technical aspects