My enthusiasm for science is at the heart of all the multimedia materials I write and produce. As a graduate student at Colorado State University studying rangeland management, I focus on livestock health, nutrition, as well as rangeland ecology. 

Technical Skills

Video Production
Digital Videography
Digital Photography
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Audition
Adobe Illustrator
Social media platforms
Copy Editing
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
​iAuthor

Portfolio & Blog

www.TheLivestockLounge.com

Social Media

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest 
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@LivestockLounge
A more extensive resume is available on 
​LinkedIn

Education

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO               expected May 2018
Master's of Natural Resources Stewardship in Range Management
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO                                May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Equine Sciences, magna cum laude
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Communication, cum laude 

Experience

eBook Complier & Video Editor                              October 2014 – present
Colorado State University Equine Reproduction Laboratory
Fort Collins, CO
Edited videos, added titles, transitions, overlay graphics, voiceovers, and other effects. Used iBook Author to create a multimedia interactive eBook of clinical case studies written by Dr. Patrick McCue, DVM and Dr. Ryan Ferris, DVM entitled “Clinical Cases in Equine Reproduction Vol. 1 & Vol. 2” published on iTunes, “Clinical Equine Reproduction” textbook in production.

Freelance Journalist and Photographer         September 2014 – present
Fort Collins, CO
Covered and photographed horse and livestock events. Published in “Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse” magazine.

Written Committee Co-Chair                               October 2015 – May 2016
Colorado State University Seedstock Merchandising Team
Fort Collins, CO
Designed and wrote team newsletters mailed to 600 households. Developed and deployed Facebook media plan, increased followers from 200 to over 700. Pictured 28 bulls for the catalog. Built and launched 40th Annual Bull Sale website. Filmed and edited 35 videos for the website including overlays, and voiceovers. Worked with the graphic designer to update the catalog for the 40th anniversary.
 
Social Media Intern                                         September – November 2015
Range Beef Cow Symposium
Fort Collins, CO
Developed and deployed social media campaign focused on event promotion and increasing young producer involvement on Facebook with a 1,300 weekly reach average, and Twitter 556 live-tweets over the three-day event, and was re-tweets by “Angus Journal” and “Beef Today.”
 
Equine Genetics Writing Intern                               April – December 2015
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science & CSU Breeding & Genetics Lab
Fort Collins, CO
Received training in advanced equine genetics. Wrote material about genetics in laymen’s terms for two projects, Equine Genetics 101 and The Genome in My Horse. Wrote a discovery article about the genetic basis of Lavender Foal Syndrome.
 
Equine Connection Newsletter             Co-editor 2014, Editor 2015-2016                                           
Colorado State University Equine Sciences Stewards
Fort Collins, CO
Prepared a content plan for each issue, identified student writers for columns, interviewed students for articles, and took photographs. Revamped masthead and newsletter layout, prepared, printed and distributed each issue.

Rocky Mountain Collegian Blogger                             October 2013 – 2015
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Covered animal and equine sciences weekly with editorial and news pieces, digital photography, video stories, and audio packages. Used social media to increase readership to 800 weekly views.
 
Legends of Ranching Performance Horse Sale         January – May 2014
Equine Sciences Sales and Marketing Class Promotions Chair
Fort Collins, CO
Wrote catalog notes for two sale horses describing their pedigree with point and money earner standings. Photographed consigned colts and their student trainers for candid shots used in the sale catalog, collateral material for consignors, and Facebook social media marketing. Prepared and executed Facebook marketing plan. Prepared press releases for the sale and coordinated with CSU’s Public Relations department for their distribution. 

Leadership & Involvement
  • CSU Soil Judging Team (Non-competing Graduate Student), 2016-present
  • CSU Rangeland Cup Team, 2nd Place SRM Meeting St. George, UT 2017 
  • ​CSU Horse Judging Team, Novice Quarter Horse (12th) & Arabian Nationals (3rd) 2015
  • CSU Seedstock Merchandising Team, Angus & Hereford Pen Shows National Western Stock Show, 2016
  • CSU Collegiate Stockgrowers Club/Livestock Association, Promotions Chair, 2014-2015
  • CSU Collegiate Horsemens Association, 2013-2015, Historian Fall 2014
  • CSU Mountain Riders Horse Club, 2013-2014, Secretary, Spring 2014

Scholarships & Awards

  • Y-Cross Ranch Scholarship in Rangeland Management, May 2017
  • Academic Achievement in Equine Sciences, May 2016
  • Professional Achievement in Journalism, May 2016
  • American Horse Publications Student Award Winner, June 2015
  • Animal Health Intern'l Sponsored Student at Colorado Cattlemen's Protein Producers Summit, June 2015​
  • Ag Day Scholarship, May 2015
  • Bill Jackson Agricultural Scholarship, May 2015
  • Charles W. and Barbara W. Laughlin Leadership Scholarship, May 2015
  • Isabelle Arnold Journalism Scholarship, May 2015
  • ​Rowene C. Danbom Memorial Journalism Scholarship, May 2015
  • Equine Sciences Steward of the Year, May 2015
  • Unique Educational Journey in Equine Sciences, May 2015
  • CINCH Jeans Sales Leadership Scholarship, April 2014
  • Pinnacle National Honor Society, April 2014