Welcome to My Portfolio
An encapsulation of my written and photographic work. This is where I showcase my journey as a creative professional, sharing my experiences as a public relations writer and journalist. . It's a space dedicated to expressing my unique perspective and connecting with others who appreciate the power of storytelling and visual art.
About Me
I am a 22-year-old, graduate of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I received a bachelor's of science in writing and a minor in photography this past May 2024. With this education, I hope to explore a career in communications and journalism. Within my stories, I hope to shine a light on the amazing things that humans are doing in the world. From amazing scientific research to physical feats, I want to be a beam of positivity in the world of writing. My writing experiences have been shaped to target this goal, with several published works in the genre of journalism and public relations, and an education focused on shaping narrative.
Work Expirence
Below you will find a brief summation of my previous employment and featured publications. Please feel free to use the labeled buttons for a PDF of my resume or link to my LinkedIn page for a more detailed look at my past experiences. References are also available upon request.
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Previous Employment
University Communications GVSU, Allendale, MI - Student Writer
August 2023 - April 2024
- Produced written articles and photographic imagery to be published to an audience of over 100,000 people.
- Multi-tasked on various projects and stories, with numerous deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Immense communication skills, conducted via email, phone, zoom, etc.
- Personally sourced high-quality news content to be later produced into writing, video, images, etc
Publications and Appearances
“Forum”, Grand Valley State University, newsletter for faculty and staff members and retirees. 85,000 approx. viewership.
- “Graduate students condense thesis presentations to mere minutes”
- “Exhibit brings together works of faculty, 'pivotal' mentor”
- “Students virtually communicate with peers abroad to prepare for an international job market”
- “Climbing Center celebrates 25 years of competition”
- “Traverse City Regional Center expands course offerings through partnerships
- Photographic works and other written publications
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“GVNext”, Grand Valley State University, online newsroom, includes daily campus news reports, a daily newsletter, and multimedia news features.
- “Undergraduate researchers find mentorship through independent projects”
- “Mary Idema Pew Library celebrates 10th anniversary”
- “After three decades, wrestling returns as a varsity sport to Grand Valley”
- “Hispanic Heritage Month speaker recalls stories of past leaders”
- Photographic work and other written publications
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“White Pine Press”, Northwestern Community College, biweekly newspaper publication.
- “GVSU student spends two weeks on a research vessel during a ‘career experience’”
- “GVSU student grounds herself in education, commitment to community”
- “GVSU student is often a patient’s first contact at hospital emergency department”
- Photographic work
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“Grand Traverse Woman”, Traverse City Region, a magazine that caters to the interests, needs, and wants of women in the Grand Traverse region of Michigan.
- “Jacqueline Clark is grounded in education and commitment to the community”