Transportation and Business Reporter, MLive/The Ann Arbor News (Nov. 2018 – present)
Writes about mass regional transit, local and statewide transportation issues, and countywide commercial real estate and business stories.
Business and Government Reporter, MLive Detroit (Aug. 2016 – Nov. 2018)
Led coverage on Detroit’s revitalization, Mayor’s office, initiatives to reduce blight, business developments, economic and entrepreneurial news, and served as a watchdog for moguls such as Dan Gilbert and Mike Ilitch. Wrote on national, state and local elections, immigration arrests, deportations, impacted families and court proceedings.
Freelance Reporter, Novi Today Magazine (Aug. 2015 – Jan. 2016)
Wrote features and local news geared toward Novi-area residents.
Reporting Intern, The Ann Arbor News (Oct. 2014 – Jan. 2015)
Reported on business, entertainment and feature stories while developing social media, digital interaction and SEO practices.
News Editor, The Eastern Echo (Aug. 2013 – Jan. 2014)
Led a team of 20 reporters, organized coverage for city and trending topics, breaking news, area events, features and updated content for web and social media. Served as staff writer from October 2012 to April 2013.
Special Project News Intern WDIV/Local 4 ClickOnDetroit (July 2013 – Aug. 2013)
Wrote television scripts and web stories for producers and practiced on-camera reporting. Conducted television and web story interviews and logged interviews and phone tip-lines.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science, Eastern Michigan University.
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