Resume
EDUCATION
Aug. 2009-Present Salt Lake Community College
Enrolled in Professional Pilot Program (in conjunction with Cornerstone); will attain an Associates of Science degree
Aug. 2009-May 2010 Cornerstone Aviation Flight Schools
Part 141 program (Private through CFI certificates/ratings)
1999-2002 University of Washington
Double major: Political Science and Communications
Academic All-American and Captain, University of Washington women’s soccer team (2000 PAC-10 Champions)
Member of Alpha Phi sorority
AWARDS
2008 Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition Pioneering Woman of the Year
INTERNSHIPS/EMPLOYMENT
Sept. 2010-Present SEO/Social Media Freelance Writer
Contracted by PM Digital, a Search Engine Marketing Firm based in NYC, to write social network updates (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for both a wine and clothing client.
2003-Present Outdoor Freelance writer
Reporter specializing in outdoor/skiing stories, particularly athlete profiles. Published in Outside, Powder, Skiing, The Ski Journal, Women’s Adventure, Salt Lake Tribune, Rocky Mountain News, The Seattle Weekly, The Seattle Times, among many others.
2006-Present SheJumps co-founder
Co-created 501c3 nonprofit, SheJumps (SheJumps.org), with pro skiers Lynsey Dyer and Claire Smallwood. Current Vice President and Web Editor. Mission: SheJumps creates a supportive community of females of all backgrounds and ages, inspiring them to reach their highest potential through increasing participation in outdoor activities.
2007-2008 Ski Racing magazine features editor
Wrote/managed/edited front- and back-of-book SR features focusing on U.S. Ski Team athletes. Also, wrote online stories covering alpine, nordic, freestyle, and disabled competition throughout the season.
2002-Present Ski Instructor, Ski & Snowboard School of Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole Mountain Sports School, and Deer Valley Ski School.
Acquired PSIA Level II certification (out of three) and ACE (kids) accreditation.
2006-2007 Copy editor, Jackson Hole Daily (owned by JH News&Guide)
Wrote headlines and cut and rewrote Associated Press copy as a part-time copy editor.
2005-2006 General Reporter, Jackson Hole News & Guide
Wrote features that ranged from freeskiing contests to business startups in town. Covered breaking news from fires to avalanche deaths.
2005-2006 Gear review editor, Alpinist Mountain Standards, Alpinist magazine
Coordinated with manufacturers and panel of experts to write original gear reviews for the online site.
2003-2005 Arts & Entertainment Editor, Aspen Daily News
Covered art, theater, food and wine in Aspen. Wrote a wine column and a women’s column about skiing and outdoor adventure.
2003 Summer Reporter, The Washington Times Insight Magazine
Wrote four 2-page feature stories covering topics such as fraud in the Federal Communications Commission and environmental stewardship on the Hill.
2003 Intern, House Judiciary Committee, Washington, D.C.
Attended public and private meetings to take notes for staff and Congressmen. Researched issues like partial-birth abortion to help draft hearing talking points for committee chairman.
2002-2003 Columnist, The Seattle Times
Selected out of 400 students to write about issues facing Gen X for the NEXT op-ed page. Published monthly in the Sunday paper. Published weekly online.
