* Earned newspaper awards from the Marion NAACP, Ohio Advocates for Mental Health and Ohio Council on American/Islamic Relations through my diversity reporting.* Helped produce a monthly publication showcasing area schools.* Created a series on area artists and writers that appeared weekly in the newspaper.* Mentor less experienced reporters and guide newsroom in managing/city editors' absence.* Turned a freelance opportunity where I wrote one story a day provided to FOX affiliate stations' websites into a money-maker in which I am writing two-three stories a day.* Selecting stories of general interest for FOX affiliates' national website, posting stories and responding to producers' concerns. My strength is my longevity in professional writing. I have worked as a newspaper journalist for about 15 years, during which time I have written both hard news and feature stories. My experience includes writing for both print and online publications. Writing on tight deadlines is nothing n