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PROFILE

I enjoy writing stories involving a good cause, and it’s fun to interact with people. I’m a Youtuber, blogger, writer, and journalist. I love social media, and writing gives me a way to express my ideas. I’m a journalist who also writes fiction novels and it goes hand in hand with nonfiction.

SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft Office, Page Maker, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, In publisher, Access, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere,

Social Media skills with Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google Plus, Wordpress, Blogger Experience with writing and publishing ebooks/paperbacks. Strong reporting skills.

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EXPERIENCE

Author,  August  2011  –  Present  Chesterfield,  VA  •   Format  and  Write  stories  for  ebooks •   Found  a  cover  designer •   Polishing  them  to  perfection. Write  More  Publications  Kissimmee,  FL  Author  July  2015-­‐present  •   I  wrote  The  Killer  Contract  Agency  and  they  published  it. •   I  promoted  my  books  on  social  media  like  Youtube,   Odyssey  Online  Indianapolis,  IN Content  Creator  November  2016-­‐present    ●   Wrote  articles  once  a  week

●   Found  pictures  to  go  with  articles. Capital  News  Service  Richmond,  VA  Reporter            January  2017-­‐April  2017  ●   Covered  the  2017  Virginia  Assembly  Session

●   Reported  on  bills  and  wrote  stories  on  them.   ●   Other  Experiences:

Jewelry  Sales  Associate Wal-­‐Mart,  Chesterfield,  VA                                                                          2012-­‐present  

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Open  and  close  cash  registers,  performing  tasks  such  as  counting  money,  separating  charge  slips,  coupons,  and  vouchers,  balancing  cash  drawers,  and  making  deposits.   Laboratory  and  Research  Aide                                                                                          2009-­‐2011  Virginia  Commonwealth  University,  Richmond,  VA            

▪   Assisted with writing and editing laboratory protocols, filed

paperwork,  recorded  data,  and  cleaned  the  lab  

EDUCATION

Associates of Science in General Studies 2013 John Tyler Community College, Midlothian, VA Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication December 2017 Concentration: Print/Online Journalism Minor: Writing Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP

Girl Scout Gold Award, Yearbook/Journalism Award

By Capital News Service 3/3/2017

Some female hunters have sights set on pink camowtvr.com/2017/03/03/some-female-hunters-have-sights-set-on-pink-camo/

Cassie Crouch and her husband, Daniel (Photo courtesy of Cassie Crouch)

RICHMOND, Va. – Cassie Crouch of Bedford, Virginia, started hunting when she met the man whom she later wouldmarry. “It was one of our first dates,” she said. In 2010, Crouch and her husband Daniel even celebrated their weddinganniversary by hunting wild hogs.

Crouch, who uses a variety of guns as well as a bow and arrow, likes the fact that hunters soon may have a choice ofcolors for their hunting safety apparel: Hunters would be able to wear bright pink, instead of being limited to blazeorange, under a bill approved by the General Assembly during its recent session.

Another female hunter – Amanda Bailey of Tazewell County – also is looking forward to the new law.

“I would love having the option of wearing pink camouflage or orange,” said Bailey, who hunts deer, elk, coyotes andbear and uses a variety of firearms.

Crouch and Bailey are among a number of female hunters hoping Gov. Terry McAuliffe signs HB 1939 into law. If hedoes, the bill – which was approved unanimously by the House of Delegates and 35-5 by the Senate – will take effectJuly 1.

HB 1939, sponsored by Del. James Edmunds, R-Halifax, states that “every hunter and every person accompanying ahunter shall (i) wear a blaze orange or blaze pink hat … or blaze orange or blaze pink upper body clothing, that isvisible from 360 degrees or (ii) display at least 100 square inches of solid blaze orange or blaze pink material at

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shoulder level within body reach visible from 360 degrees.”

Many female hunters and stores that cater to them already have been considering pink as a camo option. It’s all partof an effort to give women a choice of colors to wear out in the field. Retailers have begun marketing hoodies, hats andT-shirts for hunters – all in pink.

Cassie Crouch, an avid hunter, says she would like the option of wearing pink camo. (Photo courtesy of Cassie Crouch)

Del. Kaye Kory, D-Falls Church, is among the legislators who voted for the bill.

“My fellow House members who support the addition of blaze pink to be approved hunting clothing explained thatblaze pink is more readily seen at a distance than the traditional hunter’s orange,” Kory said. “Therefore, I supportedHB 1939.”

Virginia is not the only state offering blaze pink as a substitute for blaze orange for hunters. Wisconsin was the first,and since then, New York, Colorado and Louisiana have followed suit.

Some believe that the color option will draw more women to hunting. About 13,000 women currently are registered tohunt in Virginia.

While some women see the new law as a fashion statement, other female hunters prefer blaze orange to blaze pink.

Tamala Doup, who lives in Midlothian, has been hunting most of her life. She killed her first deer at age 11. Doup huntsevery year between November and beginning of January, using a black powder rifle.

“I personally prefer the blaze orange from a safety aspect,” Doup said. “It seems much brighter and easilyrecognizable in the woods, especially in dense areas.”

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Doup has another reason for preferring orange over pink: She is colorblind. Experts say colorblind people may havemore trouble seeing pink than seeing orange.

“That bright blaze orange is better for me, personally,” Doup said. “It’s all about safety, not fashion.”

By Jessica Samuels with Capital News Service

Capital News Service is a flagship program of VCU’s Robertson School of Media and Culture. Studentsparticipating in the program provide state government coverage for Virginia’s community newspapers andother media outlets, under the supervision of Associate Professor Jeff South.

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Pink is the new orange forfemale hunters

By By Jessica SamuelsJessica Samuels  ||  APAP February 6February 6

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia legislators are making a fashion statement forRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia legislators are making a fashion statement for

female hunters: Blaze pink is the new orange.female hunters: Blaze pink is the new orange.

The House of Delegates unanimously passed a bill allowing hunters to wearThe House of Delegates unanimously passed a bill allowing hunters to wear

blaze pink instead of blaze orange hunting apparel.blaze pink instead of blaze orange hunting apparel.

“Blaze pink is proven to be more visible then blaze orange,” said Del. James“Blaze pink is proven to be more visible then blaze orange,” said Del. James

Edmunds, R-South Boston. He sponsored HB 1939, which now goes to theEdmunds, R-South Boston. He sponsored HB 1939, which now goes to the

Senate for consideration.Senate for consideration.

Many female hunters and stores that cater to them already have beenMany female hunters and stores that cater to them already have been

considering pink as a camo option. It’s all part of an effort to give women aconsidering pink as a camo option. It’s all part of an effort to give women a

choice of colors to wear out in the field. Retailers have begun marketing pinkchoice of colors to wear out in the field. Retailers have begun marketing pink

hoodies, hats, vests, T-shirts and other clothing for hunters.hoodies, hats, vests, T-shirts and other clothing for hunters.

For safety reasons, Virginia requires hunters to wear blaze orange duringFor safety reasons, Virginia requires hunters to wear blaze orange during

deer hunting season - so they’ll stand out and not get shot by another hunterdeer hunting season - so they’ll stand out and not get shot by another hunter

accidentally.accidentally.

Edmund’s legislation expands the color palette. It states:Edmund’s legislation expands the color palette. It states:

“Every hunter and every person accompanying a hunter shall (i) wear a blaze“Every hunter and every person accompanying a hunter shall (i) wear a blaze

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Daily headlines about the Washington region.Daily headlines about the Washington region.Sign up

orange or blaze pink hat ... or blaze orange or blaze pink upper bodyorange or blaze pink hat ... or blaze orange or blaze pink upper body

clothing, that is visible from 360 degrees or (ii) display at least 100 squareclothing, that is visible from 360 degrees or (ii) display at least 100 square

inches of solid blaze orange or blaze pink material at shoulder level withininches of solid blaze orange or blaze pink material at shoulder level within

body reach visible from 360 degrees.”body reach visible from 360 degrees.”

Virginia is not the only state offering blaze pink as a substitute for blazeVirginia is not the only state offering blaze pink as a substitute for blaze

orange for hunters. Wisconsin was the first, and since then, New York,orange for hunters. Wisconsin was the first, and since then, New York,

Colorado and Louisiana have followed suit.Colorado and Louisiana have followed suit.

Some believe the color option will draw more women to hunting. AboutSome believe the color option will draw more women to hunting. About

13,000 women currently are registered to hunt in Virginia.13,000 women currently are registered to hunt in Virginia.

“It would be a good thing for women to wear the colors of camo they want,“It would be a good thing for women to wear the colors of camo they want,

and not be stuck with a male pattern,” said Richard Hill, who works at theand not be stuck with a male pattern,” said Richard Hill, who works at the

Bob Moates Sports Shop in Chesterfield.Bob Moates Sports Shop in Chesterfield.

Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material mayCopyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may

not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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House Bill 1983, sought to end a rule nicknamed the “KingsDominion Law failed in General Assembly.

2/16/2017

Schools still can’t start before Labor Dayvillagenewsonline.com/2017/02/16/schools-still-cant-start-before-labor-day/

By Jessica Samuels

Capital News Service

RICHMOND – Students in Virginia’s largest public school districts can continue enjoying summer vacation throughthe Labor Day weekend after a Senate panel killed a bill that would have allowed school districts to start classesearlier.

House Bill 1983, which sought to end a rule nicknamed the “Kings Dominion Law,” had been approved by theHouse in January. But the Senate Education and Health Committee voted 9-6 that the bill be “passed byindefinitely.”

Under current state law, public schools cannot start beforeLabor Day unless they get a waiver from the VirginiaDepartment of Education because of harsh winter weather orother “good cause.” The bill would have removed the waiverrequirement and allowed school systems to decide when toresume classes.

“Each local school board shall be responsible for setting theschool calendar and determining the opening date of theschool year,” stated the legislation, which was sponsored bySen. Thomas “Tag” Greason, R-Loudoun.

Greason noted that this was the eighth year in a row that hehad carried a bill “giving local control to the localities on their

school calendar.”

“It’s commonly referred to as the Labor Day bill, the Kings Dominion bill. We are just allowing the localities to settheir date on their own,” he said.

The Senate Education and Health Committee killed the bill at its meeting last Thursday. In January, the panel hadvoted down a Senate bill (SB 1111, by Sen. John Edwards, D-Roanoke) to expand the reasons that school districtscould receive a waiver to open before Labor Day.

More than 75 school districts in Northern Virginia and the western half of the state already have waivers to holdclasses before Labor Day. That is usually because they have a history of having to close schools during the winterbecause of snow or other weather conditions.

About 55 school systems do not have waivers. They include many of Virginia’s largest districts, such as the publicschools in Fairfax, Virginia Beach, Chesterfield, Henrico and Richmond.

Supporters of the current law say that it helps protect Virginia’s tourism industry and that parents prefer to haveschools on vacation until after Labor Day, the traditional end of summer.

Theme parks like Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens have advocated keeping schools from starting before LaborDay. That holiday weekend can be a last chance for families to visit the parks for the summer. The theme parks also

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rely on teenage workers who would have to quit before the season ends if schools started early.

Critics of the current law say local school boards should be able to set the calendar. Some also believe that startingclasses before Labor Day would boost students’ academic performance.

How they voted

Here is how the Senate Education and Health Committee voted on HB 1983 (“School calendar; opening day ofschool year”).

02/09/17 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)

YEAS – Newman, Saslaw, Lucas, Barker, Black, Carrico, Cosgrove, Lewis, Dunnavant – 9.

NAYS – Howell, Locke, Petersen, Chase, Suetterlein, Peake – 6.

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