Resume

Digital Assignment Editor | KOIN 6 News | Portland, OR  |  2025-present

• Monitors breaking news, press releases, scanners, social media, and internal tip lines to identify newsworthy events and assign stories in real time

• Coordinates daily news coverage by assigning reporters and photojournalists to appropriate stories

• Collaborates with producers, digital teams, and newsroom managers to develop and prioritize content for newscasts and online platforms

• Maintains and updates daily coverage plans and calendars for short-term and long-term planning

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, public information officers, and community contacts

• Leads editorial meetings by pitching story ideas, contributing news judgment, and helping shape the station’s editorial direction

• Monitors local and national trends to anticipate potential story developments

Professor  |  Clark College | Vancouver, WA  |  2025-present

• Teaches continuing education courses focused on comics, storytelling, and visual literacy for adult learners

• Designs and implements original curricula aimed at enhancing students’ creative writing, narrative structure, and media literacy skills

• Creates digital content and partners with local businesses and community organizations to promote enrollment and increase visibility of educational offerings

• Fosters an inclusive, engaging classroom environment that supports diverse learning styles and encourages self-expression through visual storytelling

Independent Cartoonist  |  Cooklin Comics, LLC  |  Vancouver, WA  |  2023-present

• Writes, illustrates, and publishes nonfiction comics focused on mental health, LGBTQ+ experiences, and underrepresented narratives

• Conducts interviews and in-depth research for comics journalism projects, blending investigative reporting with visual storytelling

• Debut graphic novel ACE OF HEARTS forthcoming from Street Noise Books (Feb. 2026)

• Develops and implements promotional strategies, including social media campaigns, press kits, and email outreach to increase audience engagement and media visibility

• Recipient of the 2023 Artist Trust Grant for Artists’ Progress, awarded for excellence in storytelling and community impact
  
  

News Assignment Editor | KATU News | Portland, OR  |  2022-2023

• Coordinated nightly coverage for the 11 p.m. broadcast, assigning stories to reporters and photographers under tight deadlines

• Monitored multiple information channels to identify breaking news, including police scanners, press releases, social media, and viewer tips

• Evaluated and distributed press releases and story leads to producers and on-air talent, ensuring timely and accurate coverage

• Collaborated cross-functionally with producers, reporters, editors, and photographers to plan and execute high-quality newscasts

• Conducted interviews with public officials, organization spokespeople, and community members to gather firsthand reporting

• Wrote and produced weekly “Everyday Heroes” segment, highlighting local individuals making a positive impact

• Contributed to newsroom editorial decisions by pitching story ideas, shaping narratives, and verifying source material

Reporting Intern  |  dot.LA  |  Los Angeles, CA  |  2021-2021

• Reported daily on the Los Angeles tech and startup ecosystem, covering breaking news, company launches, and emerging trends

• Conducted interviews with CEOs, founders, and industry experts to produce accurate, engaging stories under tight deadlines

• Wrote several high-performing articles that ranked among the site’s top monthly stories

• Covered the 2021 NFT boom in real time, breaking multiple stories on major NFT developments and Web3-related ventures

• Translated complex technical and business topics into accessible content for a general audience

• Collaborated with editors to pitch, research, and develop timely feature stories