work experience
June 2022 - Current
Law360
General Assignment Reporter
I write about insurance litigation and work remotely.
February 2022 - June 2022
The Daily Iberian
Managing Editor
I managed The Daily Iberian, a newspaper in New Iberia, La., that produces a paper three times a week. I also helped with reporting and wrote a food column.
April 2019 - February 2022
Gannett Co.
Breaking News Reporter
I was a reporter for Gannett papers in Louisiana and Alabama. Most of my work focused on crime and breaking news, including weather events. I also reported on healthcare, education, food and entertainment topics.
The Shreveport Times in Shreveport, La.
Tuscaloosa News in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The Courier in Houma, La.
November 2017 - March 2019
Opelika-Auburn News
Reporter & Photographer
I was the crime-beat reporter and staff photographer for the Opelika-Auburn News in Opelika, Ala.
August 2016 - July 2017
The Daily Star
Crime Reporter
I was the crime reporter for The Daily Star in Hammond, La. I also reported on local government and breaking news.
August 2013 - December 2015
The Auburn Plainsman
Student Photojournalist
The Auburn Plainsman is the student newspaper at Auburn University. I worked in the photo section as a photographer, assistant photo editor, and then later as the photo editor.
Education
May 2012
Faulkner State Community College
Associate of Arts (Fine Art)
December 2015
Auburn University
BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in photography
Student Achievement Award for Studio Art
Charles E. Pannell Scholarship
AU Board of Trustees Scholarship
Awards
2020
Alabama Press Association Contest
Best Public Service (Division B), "Lee County tornadoes," Staff, Opelika-Auburn News
Online Breaking News Coverage, Third Place, "Auburn police officer shot," by Emily Enfinger, Sara Palczewski and Troy Turner, Opelika-Auburn News
2019
Alabama Press Association Contest
Best Sports Photo, Second Place, "Almost a touchdown," Opelika-Auburn News
Best Spot-News Photo, Second Place, "Car crash," Opelika-Auburn News
Best Feature Photo, Third Place, "Snowball fight," Opelika-Auburn News
2018
Alabama Associated Press Media Editors Broadcast and Newspaper Contest
Best Humorous Photo, Second Place, "Bo teases Barkley," Opelika-Auburn News
2017
Alabama Associated Press Media Editors Broadcast and Newspaper Contest
Best Spot-Feature Photo, First Place, "School's out," The Selma-Times Journal
2017
Louisiana Press Association Contest
Breaking News, Division 3, Second Place, "Stopped on rail," The Daily Star
Breaking News, Division 3, Third Place, "Up in smoke," The Daily Star
2014
Student Achievement Award for Studio Art
Auburn University