EXPERIENCE

WSAV-TV/News                                                                                                Savannah, GA     Anchor/Producer/MultiMedia Journalist                                                     December 2019 - present

     ● Increased viewership and established trust and dependability with Southeast 

        Georgia and South Carolina communities as the anchor and producer for WSAV

        Coastal Sunrise Weekend

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     ● Produced and anchored live coverage with our Tokyo and Beijing correspondents

         during the 2020 Winter and 2022 Summer Olympic Games

 

      ● Led team collaboration and direction for story assignments, segment creation,

         and newscast improvements 

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     ● Routinely anchored and produced evening shows

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     ● Provided wall-to-wall coverage for severe weather events, runoff and presidential

       elections, mass shootings, the Ahmaud Arbery trial, the Alex Murdaugh murder 

       investigation, in addition to other hard news and feature reporting

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          ● Produced and reported several long format series including:

              Remarkable Women

                - A national series highlighting women making significant contributions to their

                  communities, with the local winner's story airing on Nexstar's Remarkable

                  Women Special

             Hunger Action Month

                - A series highlighting efforts by local organizations to fight against food insecurity

             Clear the Shelters

               - A series dedicated to shining a spotlight on area shelters and increasing

                 adoptions

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     ● Improved social media viewership on station platforms creating digital exclusive                      content and live social reporting 

 

          ● Cultivated and expanded relationships between WSAV and local community members

       through leading charity auctions, telethons, and emceeing events

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     ● Proficient with Adobe Creative software, ENPS, Bitcentral, Ross Xpression, Chyron, and 

       WordPress

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Freelance Work                                                                Savannah, GA & Salt Lake City, UT

   Photographer/Videographer                                                                          January 2013 - present

     ● Experience shooting, editing, voicing, writing, producing, and directing long format

         feature projects, documentaries, biopics, promotional videos, and other events

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     ● Provided portrait, family, creative, wedding, business, and event photography sessions    

   Communication/Media Specialist                                                                     April 2016 - present

    ● Professional mentor and communications coach––working with students and young

        professionals

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    ● Experienced document and website designer with proficiency in multi-media                             conception

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    ● Managed public relations for small businesses, app developers, influencers, and other

         groups

 

   Emcee/Motivational Speaker.                                                                        January 2013 - present

        ● BYU Connect

    ● Inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum

        ● 7th Annual Savannah Traffick Jam

    ● Holiday Hope Telethon

    ● Radio Disney

        ● Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake

       ● Miss Utah Scholarship Pageant

       ● Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen

 

   J​essica Coombs Piano Studio                                                                       January 2007 - present

      ● Piano instructor with more than 15 years of experience teaching private and group                     lessons to all ages and skill levels

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      ● In-depth instruction in music theory, ear-training, music history, and performance class

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​   Professional Musician/Accompanist                                                             January 2002 - present

       ● Experience as a soloist and a member of group ensembles performing across the U.S. 

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       ● Special guest performances at venues such as Abravanel Hall, Rosewagner Hall, Caine           Performance Center, Libby Garner Hall, De Jong Concert Hall, Madsen Recital Hall,               and Pardoe Drama Theatre

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KBYU Eleven News                                                                                                    Provo, UT

   Anchor/Producer/MultiMedia Journalist                                                 January 2016 - June 2018       ● Anchored, produced, and reported for mid-day newscasts

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   ● Live reporting experience including covering a presidential visit, presidential election,             severe winter weather, and the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games

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      ● Worked as producer, field producer, assignment editor, photographer, and weather                 anchor in addition to assigned duties

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      ● Shot, wrote, and produced long format features including a backpack journalism biopic         shot throughout Scotland and England

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BYU School of Communications                                                                               Provo, UT

   Ambassador/Video Producer                                                                     August 2017 - April 2018

   ● Represented the university faculty and leadership at promotional events and fundraisers

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      ● Organized and ran outreach events––connecting students with alumni

 

   ● Produced videos and other content to showcase global learning opportunities

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NY1 Spectrum News                                                                                    New York City, NY

   Intern                                                                                                            April 2017 - July 2017

   ● Worked in the production of On Stage, an entertainment/Broadway show shot on                  location throughout New York City

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   ● Created segments, developed web content, assisted in creative conception, and                    managed guest services

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      ● Assisted On Stage team during their Live from the Red Carpet Coverage for the 2017             Tony Award Show

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      ● Worked on several long-form feature projects and live town hall events––including                  NY1's 25th Anniversary Special and an in-depth 9-11 Special

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ABC4 KTVX                                                                                                 Salt Lake City, UT

   Freelance Associate Producer/Intern                                                 September 2016 - January 2017

   ● Promoted from an intern to a freelance associate producer one month into internship

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   ● Worked in the production of the daily hour long Lifestyle Show Good Things Utah

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   ● Produced stories for newscasts and web, booked and managed clients, created                      segments, and produced special live on-location shows​

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Society of Professional Journalists                                                                             Provo, UT

  BYU Chapter Secretary                                                                    September 2016 - January 2017

   ● Organized meetings, events, and outreach opportunities to network with professionals

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   ● Planned bi-weekly activities for 56 club members

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   ● Attended journalism conferences in Utah and New Mexico––working with journalists on        how to improve methods, tools, and output

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Capital West News                                                                                                      Provo, UT

  Reporter                                                                                                   January 2016 - June 2016

   ● Published several weekly articles covering the Utah State Legislature

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      ● Attended legislative meetings, hearings, and conducted in-depth policy research

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  .   ● Interviewed legislators, lobbyists, and community members

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   ● Awarded "Best All Around Reporter" from publication staff​

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The Daily Universe                                                                                                      Provo, UT

  Reporter                                                                                                   January 2016- June 2016

   ● Wrote weekly in-depth political, community, and issue-based pieces 

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   ● Facilitated connections within Utah communities to create awareness for solutions to              community-wide issues

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Miss America's Outstanding Teen                                                                Salt Lake City, UT

   Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen                                                            September 2012- October 2013​​

    ● Represented the state of Utah at the national Miss America's Outstanding Teen                .     competition

    ● Served as a youth leader and mentor promoting and implementing my platform                       "Pursue Your Potential" at more than 250 events

    ● Created social awareness and engagement as a guest speaker and performer at                        schools across the state of Utah

    ● Networked with local organizations and charities serving as a spokesperson for the Miss            Utah's Outstanding Teen Organization and as a spokesperson for MeadowGold and              Children's Miracle Network

    ● Awarded several scholarships and recognitions for piano performance and community              engagement