It starts with listening
A good story should be emotional and credible; create a connection and impact the audience.
Authentic stories move the needle. They inspire action. But I've learned that before you can be a good story teller, you need to be a good listener.
I listen to the needs and the nuances that make each client unique. I craft stories based on experiences and expectations. This individualized approach helps form and shape each distinct and remarkable story.
I've written, directed and produced for major corporations and local businesses, as well as contributed to national TV programs.
I've managed local crews and international fixers, all on deadline while working within a budget.
Authentic stories move the needle. They inspire action. But I've learned that before you can be a good story teller, you need to be a good listener.
I listen to the needs and the nuances that make each client unique. I craft stories based on experiences and expectations. This individualized approach helps form and shape each distinct and remarkable story.
I've written, directed and produced for major corporations and local businesses, as well as contributed to national TV programs.
I've managed local crews and international fixers, all on deadline while working within a budget.
I worked at KSTP-TV in the Twin Cities where I reported live everyday, covering all news including local and national, the crime beat, and of course, the Minnesota State Fair.
I also reported/anchored WATE-TV Knoxville and WXOW-TV Lacrosse, WI.
I also reported/anchored WATE-TV Knoxville and WXOW-TV Lacrosse, WI.
I have a master's degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. My master's program included working in Washington, DC where I covered stories at the White House and the Capitol.
I have a BA in Speech/Communications from Boston College.
I live in the Twin Cities. You might find me walking around one of the lakes. Or working on my latest project: hand-painting cool signs on century-old reclaimed barnwood. reclaimedwords.com
I have a BA in Speech/Communications from Boston College.
I live in the Twin Cities. You might find me walking around one of the lakes. Or working on my latest project: hand-painting cool signs on century-old reclaimed barnwood. reclaimedwords.com
What happens when you pay attention.
At 3am I was driving to work to start my morning news reporter shift, when I smelled smoke. I stopped my car and got out to look around. Soon enough, I spotted enormous flames erupting from the rear of a South Minneapolis church. I called the fire department and alerted neighbors. A few hours later, I was leading the morning newscast reporting live from the scene.
In the end: faulty wiring, no one hurt, and the congregation publicly recognized me for caring enough to stop, investigate and save their church from burning to the ground.