Writing Portfolio
This is a portfolio of my various professional writing projects. I've worked at major media outlets in Seoul, South Korea, such as The Korea Herald, Yonhap News, and KBS World Radio. I've also worked in radio and TV broadcast, as well as at newspapers, magazines, and news wires.
As a freelance content writer, I have worked for Global Savings Group (now Atolls), Hyundai Motor, Seoul International School, Blessed Driving School, and Joy Cheriel Brown. More writing samples can be provided upon request.
Award-winning Articles
Turning tragedy into Triumph (2025)
First Place, Feature, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Content
Article on Will Conley, a teen wrestler, overcoming life-changing burn injuries to live life to the fullest.
New phone rule having effects in schools (2025)
First Place, News Story, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
Article on how schools, students, teachers and parents adjusted to the new bell-to-bell rule.
Landon Earp: 100 Wins (2025)
Second Place, Sports Story, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
Article on high school wrestler reaching his 100th varsity win.
Defying the odds (2025)
Third Place, Sports Story, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
Sports feature on the McLoud girls wrestling team and the odds they overcame to become state champions.
A little slice of heaven (2025)
Second Place, Business Story, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
Feature on a local chesnut farm and nursery in Chandler, OK.
The bare facts - a place for every body (2024)
First Place, Feature Story, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
Feature on a local naturist resort located near Depew, OK, and their unique way of looking at the world.
Up in the air (2024)
Third Place, News Story, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
A news story on a possible wind farm coming to Lincoln County and residents' reaction to it.
REPORT CARDS (2024)
Third Place, In-depth reporting, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
An in-depth look at how school districts in the LCN's coverage area fared on the state's report cards.
Football & Band (2023)
Second Place, Feature Story, Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
A news/sports feature on football players who do double-duty by also participating in marching band.
Smartshopper
A collection of shopping guides written for Smartshopper.com on popular consumer products. Link to profile.
Field of Dreams
April 2018 cover article for Groove Korea on the independent baseball league in South Korea and how it fills a gap in professional baseball.
The Sounds of Protest
February 2017 cover article for Groove Korea on the role that music has played in South Korean protests, specifically in the democracy protests of the 80s and 90s and the Candlelight Protests that ousted Park Geun-hye.
The Unstoppable Heezy Yang
Feature that was part of the June 2019 Groove Korea cover on the 20th anniversary of Pride in Seoul. Heezy Yang is a drag artist and LGBT+ activist.
Article Links
Links to my work as a reporter at The Korea Herald and Lincoln County News
THE LINCOLN COUNTY NEWS
Chandler resident recalls time at Ground Zero
Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magic
Stroud puppy mill: New leashes on life
Students Take the Stage for One-Acts
Over 16 Fires Burn Roughly 10,000 Acres
Chandler Film to Play at deadCenter Film Festival
THE KOREA HERALD
Audition Shows Are About People
Life is Tough as a TV Producer
Using Good Music to Change Perceptions
Changing the Mindset of Kpop Dance
