Work
Texas Bankers Association
I write daily news pieces for the website and publish press releases to the CMS while using keywords for SEO.
Fed expands fraud detection program to commercial checks
PSA: Commissioner Cooper and Chris Furlow offer holiday cybersecurity warning
Older adults total up to $61.5 billion in fraud loss, per FTC
Texas banker Raul Valles honored with ABA Foundation Distinguished Service Award
TikTok trend with a big bank turns out fraudulent
My column, Community Banker Spotlight, in the bimonthly Texas Banking Magazine, highlights a banker in Texas doing incredible work in their community.
Featuring Mr. Brian Heflin, President, PlainsCapital Bank, Dallas
Featuring Ms. Jamie Brown-Rosas, SVP and Director of Brand & Sales, Texas Regional Bank, McAllen
Featuring Mr. Mike W. Milich, Senior EVP and Director of Trust, Frost Wealth Advisors
Featuring Ms. Angelica Palm, SVP, marketing and communications, Texas Partners Bank, San Antonio
BorjaVisuals
I manage the social media content on B2C platforms for a photography business.
Texas Nurses Association
I was a copyeditor and writer for the quarterly magazine, Texas Nursing.
Texas Nurse Practitioners
I wrote weekly news pieces and short stories on recognizing the work of nurse practitioners.
NP’s in the news, COVID-19 Edition
Texas NP Deployed in NYC, Reports from the Front Lines of COVID-19
Q&A with NP Jennifer Patton, Serving Patients on the Front Lines of COVID-19
Helping the Rio Grande Valley Live Longer, Happier and Healthier
Houston Nurse Practitioner Makes a Difference for Children in Foster Care
I filmed, acted and edited a short video for a Q&A piece on NP Laura Greek.
Graduate School Projects
Instead of a thesis, I conducted a professional project consisting of qualitative and quantitative research, data gathering, and interviews with a medical doctor and an anonymous source to uncover the horrors of accessing healthcare during a pandemic while undocumented. My graduate multimedia journalism project was completed over the course of two semesters.
In a web design course, I coded a functional website to include multimedia pieces covering the dedication and work of Texas nurse practitioners.
For a video and storytelling course, I researched, created and edited an informational video on the role of journalism and politicians in online trolling.
In another video course, I created a five-minute video on a Texas State Parks enthusiast to discuss the importance of park preservation for the upcoming election. The video focused on a proposition regarding state park funding that was on the ballet.
Undergrad School Projects
For a study-in-America program, I camped for two weeks across the Southwest region of the U.S. to create storytelling projects from my mobile device in national and state parks. I created social media posts, a blog, and two videos. A short video I created and edited interviews a park ranger in Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Another short video I created covered a sweet couple vacationing at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Texas State University’s marketing crew joined us for the trip to document our unique journey.
KXAN (Austin)
I wrote weekly news pieces for the website.
Austin lawmaker defends vote against property tax reform bill
Texas Sen. Kirk Watson plans his ‘day of service’ when he will act as governor
San Marcos residents protest as SMART project nears approval
Lawmaker looks for compromise on property tax cap
Beer-to-go bill gets boost from unexpected alliance
I wrote recaps following the airing of the Friday news show, The State of Texas.
State of Texas: Lawmaker looks for compromise on property tax cap
Texas State University Department of Media Relations
I wrote weekly news pieces for the website involving the Texas State community.
Conlee awarded NSF grant to study ancient civilizations in Peru
Alkek Technology Day showcases resources for Innovation Week
Eduardo Perez recognized with 2018 MIF Early Career Award
Comm Studies honored with Outstanding Master’s Degree Program Award
I wrote press releases for the University’s website.
Texas State selected to participate in Microsoft Community Impact Pitch-Off
Sorto named 2018-2019 National Science Foundation program officer
Dark comedy ‘Imagine That’ tells dramatic tale of alligator roommate
Transportation Services announces weekend shuttle system for students
Common Experience hosts screening of Pulitzer-winning documentary, ‘The Wall’
KTSW (89.9)
I wrote blogs for the Texas State student-led public radio station.
Hear Our Cries, Enact Stricter Gun Laws
Net Neutrality Repealed: What does that mean?