Anchor / Reporter

Objective

I am a news anchor / reporter with 16+ years experience. I have a proven track record of increasing ratings. Viewership increased 75% when I joined the evening news at WNCN in Raleigh (#24). My strong anchoring and newsroom leadership skills will launch your newsroom to another level.

Total Years Experience:

16 years

Skills:

Experience

November 2005 – March 2018
Evening News Anchor / Reporter, WNCN – CBS North Carolina

Anchor award winning 5, 5:30, 6 and 11 evening newscasts. Strong LIVE Breaking News and ad-libbing skills both on set and anchoring in the field. Enterprise investigative and newsworthy stories. I am a compelling writer. Newsroom leader who works collectively with team members under tight deadlines and will mic up in moments notice. Large community involvement. Actively engage with viewers through social media. Versatile. Anchored morning and 11 a.m. shows from 2005 – 2014.

February 2003 – November 2005
Evening News Anchor / Reporter, WCTV – CBS and WTLH - FOX

Anchored award winning 5, 5:30 and 11 p.m. newscasts for CBS and anchored 10 p.m. for FOX. Produced 5 p.m. Actively involved in community. Newsroom leader. Enterprise compelling, memorable stories.

NOVEMBER 2001 – FEBRUARY 2003WEEKEND EVENING NEWS ANCHOR / REPORTER, WEHT - ABC

Anchored weekend evening newscasts and reported three days a week. Strong LIVE shot capabilities. Covered tri-state. 

NOVEMBER 2000 – NOVEMBER 2001
ASSIGNEMENT EDITOR, WKYC – NBC

Actively involved in assigning stories and pairing photographers with reporters. Beat calls. Enterprised stories.

 

Education

2001
Journalism and Mass Communications, Kent State University

Concentration in Broadcast News. Awarded Best Anchor. Anchored LIVE TV2 evening newscasts for four years.

​AP 1st Place Award: Best Newcast. Muslim Students Murdered

 

Skills

- Known to increase ratings       
​- Strong LIVE Breaking News and ad-libbing skills
- Newsroom leader who thrives under pressure
- Connects with viewers from the anchor desk
​- Compelling writer who enterprises and digs deeper
​- Engages viewers through social media
​- Flawless LIVE interview
​- Very versatile    

Activities

Proud member of NABJ. Emcee and volunteer with local community non-profits such as local public school systems, Raleigh Rescue Mission, Southeastern Food Bank and the Salvation Army. I enjoy playing the piano, singing and traveling the world.

Occupations:

Correspondent, On-Air Talent/Anchor/Talk Show Host