Clasificación

James Madison University
Major— media arts and design- journalism and writing, rhetoric and technical communication- scientific and technical communication
- I chose the SMAD journalism major because I aspire to give voices to communities that may not have one. I appreciate journalism for evolving storytelling mediums. My dream is to become a features reporter.
- I chose the WRTC scientific and technical communication major because I think it’s important to diversify my writing skillset with technical writing experience. If reporting/digital producing doesn’t work out for me, I’d love to become a technical writer. It’s a skill needed in every field, especially with the rise of modern technologies.
Aspirations— My dream is to become a features reporter and diversify newsrooms. I’m also interested in running social media accounts, marketing, analytics, online page design and other digital aspects of the journalism world.
Skills— Adobe Creative Cloud, graphic design experience, AP style, writing and editing, meeting deadlines, photography, HTML and CSS, video/audio
Projects/accomplishments— As the culture editor for JMU’s student-run newspaper The Breeze, I’m proud of the print paper that comes out every week. Each week, my co-editor and I design the culture pages. I’m also proud of each feature story I write for The Breeze. I’m currently working on my JMU Honors Capstone project. It’s a special section multimedia project about diversity on campus.
Repair experience— My only repair experience is with sewing/clothing repair
Accolades—
- Virginia Press Association: 2nd Place for Editorial Page Design
- Athlea L. Johnson Scholarship
- JB Hancock Scholarship for Writing and New Media
- President’s List of JMU for four semesters
Groups/memberships—
- The Breeze: culture editor and reporter
- Kinetix Breakdance Crew: social media chair
Hobbies— writing/editing/reporting, graphic design, breakdance, hand lettering, reading novels.
How does this project relate to you?— I’d like to delve into the world of technical writing someday, so I believe this project is a solid start for me. With this project experience, I’ll be able to learn how the process works and whether or not I want to continue in the field.
Any other fun facts you’d like to add?— I have five dogs: Chuck the corgi, Darla and Chelsea the labradors, Morrie the Yorkie and Gibbs the Cockapoo.