EDUCATION:
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science, Communication for Development and Social Change
GPA of 3.9
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
GPA of 3.85, magna cum laude distinction
EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Professor of Practice and Executive Director: Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication
July 2022 to present
• Teaching future journalists the craft of multimedia reporting and storytelling.
• Responsible for implementing the department’s vision for Philadelphia Neighborhoods.
Program Manager: PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com
Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication
November 2019 to June 2022
• Developed the strategic plan for growth of the Philadelphia Neighborhoods program and worked with department chair to implement.
• Represented the PN program outside of scheduled formal class sessions, offering continuity and expertise to the capstone class for the Journalism major, which is the signature program of the department.
• In consultation with the department chair, completed and oversaw hiring of grant-funded employees.
• Represented the program’s interests to institutions around the Philadelphia area.
• Served as the essential developer and implementer of policy and practices.
• Managed existing and initiated new or revised internal administrative processes supporting the academic instruction.
• Supported faculty members and instructed students in a newsroom environment and managed the students’ journalistic activities.
• Oversaw all content uploaded to PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com website from students across the journalism program.
• Worked with full-time and part-time faculty, instructing students and managing full time staff members and students in developing journalistic content for PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com.
Managing Editor & Community Liaison: PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com
Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication
December 2017 to November 2019
• Working with full-time and adjunct faculty members to establish a department-wide style guide for written stories, photographs, video shooting and editing, data visualization, audio packages and all content students create in a multimedia fashion.
• Assisting full-time and adjunct faculty in developing projects the department can use to enter journalism competitions.
• Working with students not in production classes to develop personal projects into content suitable for posting.
• Overseeing the PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com newsroom, working with students to obtain and return gear, as well as assisting them with projects.
• Working with journalism partner organizations to get student work posted on other websites.
• Working with residential community organizations to ensure proper coverage of the city.
• Assisting with the PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com class and the Philadelphia Neighborhoods on TV class.
• Handling social media engagement.
• Identifying assets and resources within the school and university (classes, professors, centers, etc.) and connecting students in need of additional assistance to these.
Adjunct Professor
Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication
January 2014 to present
• Undergraduate: Elements of Writing, Design for Journalists, Philadelphia Neighborhoods
• Graduate: Solutions Journalism
Managing Editor, Lew Klein Fellowship program
June-August 2017, 2018
• Oversaw and five fellows for a 10-week program.
• Fellows identified an issue and based reporting on the topic and how it affected residents of Neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia.
• Managed day-to-day operations as fellows identified and produced multimedia content.
• Responsible for editing and publishing content.
• Produced a city guide magazine with the best, service-oriented evergreen content, distributed throughout the city in key communities and to decision makers. 2017, 2018
Managing Editor, JUMP Magazine
June 2011 to August 2018
• Assisted in developing the quarterly print publication to its current production size of 10,000 copies per issue.
• Part of team responsible for shaping and directing magazine’s evolution.
• Assisting in conception, creation, assignment and execution of content for each issue.
• Assigning writers and photographers to cover stories, shows and performances throughout the city.
• Interviewing and profiling local artists, businesses and other music-related culture in Philadelphia.
Curator, Red Bull Sound Select
November 2013 to August 2018
• Selected local artists to participate in Red Bull’s music program designed to develop the finding and breaking of upcoming local artists.
• Managed quarterly shows and events connecting fans to emerging artists and artists with the program.
• Produced and promoted shows with local talent and a national headliner.
Curator, Tiny Room For Elephants
April 2014 to August 2018
• Part of core team creating an ongoing collaborative, multi-genre, art and music project.
• Curated artists selected to participate in Rooms project.
• Shaped the documentation of the experience which is turned into webisodes, web content, books, installations, etc.
• Provided TRFE artists’ lounge backstage for performers and their families at The Roots Picnic 2016, 2017.
Editor, Temple DNC News Bureau
July 2016
• Assisted students from Temple University in a special topics course as a wire service covering the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
• Edited students working for nearly 20 news outlets around the country as producers, reporters, photographers, editors and journalists.
• Project received the 2016 EPPY Award for Best Use of Social Media/Crowd Sourcing with under 1 million unique monthly visitors.
Freelance writer
June 2008 to present
• Responsible for finding and developing sources and stories.
• Published on Vice, Metropolis/AxisPhilly, Philadelphia Daily News, Hip Hop Connection (UK).
Co-Owner/ Editor in Chief, Foundation Magazine
January 2005 to June 2010
• Involved in the magazine’s inception and creation.
• Achieved national distribution through Curtis Circulation for a 50,000 print-run with a sell through rate far above industry standard.
• Participated in day-to-day activities of a print publication.
• Responsible for the conception, creation, assignment and execution of content for each issue.
• Maintained and cultivated a stable of freelance writers, photographers and sources.
• Delivered insightful, unique content and commentary.
• Oversaw a national to market and promote the magazine.
• Interviewed and profiled high-profile artists in the industry.
INTERESTS:
Traveling the world, photography, chess, reading, experiencing other cultures and new adventures.
REFERENCES:
Available on request.
WRITING SAMPLES:
Available here.