Assistant Professor of Communication, GCTV Advisor

Education

BS, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2003

Current Projects

FiveCore Media -   Professional video company initiative which provides hands-on training for Goshen College communication students while producing professional-quality videos for FiveCore clients.

Courses

COMM. 195 – TV Reporting & Videography
 Focuses on television news reporting, basic news videography and newscast studio operations.
COMM. 212 – Broadcast Media Production I
An introduction to broadcast media production with an emphasis on audio and video production. The primary goal of the course is the development of the necessary skills and understandings needed to create effective broadcast media messages.
COMM. 312 – Broadcast Media Production II
Advanced study of broadcast media production with an emphasis on audio and video production.
COMM. 260 – Broadcast Writing
Students  study the principles, forms and techniques of writing for broadcast media.
COMM 314 Broadcast Media Production III
The primary focus of this course is on advanced integration of audio and video elements in program-length productions.
COMM. 202 – Oral Communication
Practical experience in a variety of activities including interpersonal communication, public speaking, small-group communication, persuasion and nonverbal communication.

Honors & Awards

2009
Nominated for Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) Spectrum Award for Feature/Use of Medium as an Anchor/Reporter at WLFI News Channel 18.
2008
Won 2nd Place for Best Enterprise Story, Indiana Associated Press (AP) as an Anchor/Reporter at WLFI News Channel 18.
1999
1st place in State Competition in Broadcasting Category for the Indiana High School Forensic Association.

Memberships, Training, and Associations

Memberships & Associations

• Current Member of Broadcast Education Association
• Current Member of Schuyler Ave. Wesleyan Church

Professional Training

2010, 2011
Broadcast Education Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
2010, 2011
National Association of Broadcasters Conference Show Floor, Las Vegas, NV.
2008
Trained in iNews Professional Newsroom Software.
2006
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) National Emcee Training, Las Vegas, NV.

Employment

2009-Present
Assistant Professor of Communication
FiveCore Media Executive Director
, Goshen College
2006-2009
Morning News Anchor and Reporter, WLFI TV-18 (CBS)
2004-2006
Community Program Coordinator, WIWU-TV51, Indiana Wesleyan University
2002-2004

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