RESUME
EDUCATION
Gretna East High School
Class of 2026 | 3.87 GPA
SKILLS
• Writing & Editing
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• WordPress
• Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Photography
• Video Editing
• Project Management
• Graphic Design
EXPERIENCE
Editor-in-Chief, Founding Member, Reporter
Founded & led school news site as EIC for 3 years; 60+ personal awards, 160+ staff wins, 2 State titles, national honors; edit all content.
The Wingspan | Gretna East | 2023 - present
Head Broadcast Producer, Director
Run live streams (1 K+ viewers) & video board at games, do halftime interviews, direct segments, write/edit scripts, & train new staff
Gretna Live | Gretna East | 2025 - present
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholar - Nebraska Scholar
Al Neuharth Free Spirit & Journalism Conference | Freedom Forum | 2025
Selected as Nebraska's scholar (1 per state); attended D.C. conference and connected with top media personnel and other student media leaders.
Freelance Journalist & Photographer
Cover community events with local journalists. Photograph weddings, senior photos and community events; handle editing, bookings and clients.
2024 - present
Student Council President, Public Relations Officer
Organize/run school-wide events (Homecoming, Red Cross Blood Drives, charity drives); lead planning, promotion, & admin coordination to boost spirit.
Gretna East Student Council | Gretna East | 2023 - present
National Honor Society President
Gretna East National Honor Society | Gretna East | 2024 - present
Lead meetings, organize service projects, mentor members, volunteer and uphold high standards in academics, leadership and character.
Boston University Summer Journalism Academy
One of 30 students selected; published work online, reported daily stories, trained with professional journalists and Boston University professors.
Boston University | 2024
Head Youth Swim Coach, Lifeguard
Tiburon Pool | 2023 - present
Coach 80+ swimmers (ages 6–17); lead practices, meets and team events. Coordinate with parents and staff.
Swim Team Captain, Varsity Swimmer
Varsity all four years; voted captain, led practices & bonding events, balancing fun with focus while mentoring teammates to success.
Gretna Swim Team | 2022 - 2026
United States Senate Youth Program - Nebraska Delegate
64th United States Senate Youth Program | Hearst Foundation | 2026
Selected as one of two delegates to represent Nebraska at the United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C., joining 104 students nationwide. Awarded a $12,500 scholarship and participated in a week-long leadership program focused on government, public service and national policy.
