Education:
- Drake University, Des Moines, IA, Fall 2026
- Multimedia Journalism B.J. | Psychology B.S.
- Drake University Honors Program Track
- Donald V. Adam’s Leadership Institute
Professional Summary:
I am an aspiring journalist currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Seeking opportunity to gain more experience reporting and writing. Skilled reporter with interview exposure and writing proficiency through the Times Delphic Newspaper and the N’West Iowa REVIEW. Experienced with online media and social interactions.
Professional Experience:
- Internship Staff Writer with The N’West Iowa REVIEW (Summer 2026)
- Find and interview a variety of sources
- Photograph and caption events
- Report on wide range of topics and beats
- Instruct colleagues on AI usage and trends
- Potter Digital Ambassador Program with The N’West Iowa REVIEW (2026)
- Create digital marketing campaign for e-edition of newspaper
- Incorporate AI tools into office flow
- Hold meetings with executive members to discuss digital evolution
- Improve previous digital spaces’ flow and visuals
- Times Delphic Newspaper Writer (2023-Present)
- Write stories for public consumption
- Create safe and engaging interview environments
- Edit and review articles of fellow students
Leadership Experience:
- Drake University Interfraternity Council President (2026)
- Organize 14 council members and weekly meetings
- Represent community at large towards administration
- Act as main communication between fraternities and administration
- Handle internal affairs, awards, and challenging situations between organizations
- Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha-Xi Chapter, Social Fraternity President (2025)
- Organize 25 fraternity members and executive council
- Represent fraternity at large for student body
- Manage ~$6,000 funds and new membership education
- Connect with alumni and national councils
- Drake University Honors Executive Council Communications Chair (2023-2025)
- Create emails for upcoming events
- Take minutes during executive meetings
- Communicate with professors to request guest speaking
- Sokol Minnesota Youth Group Leader, Minneapolis, MN (2021-2023)
- Organized philanthropy and community events
- Taught children Czech and Slovakian history
- Participated in traditional folk dancing
- Developed early networking skills, cultural understanding, and community leadership
Skills:
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Photography
- Interviewing
- Story telling
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