SPECIAL PROJECTS
![The Daybreak team said "Thanks a Latte" to local teachers.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_40b94f8b1b7f496b9191193b594c52e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_120,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_40b94f8b1b7f496b9191193b594c52e4~mv2.jpg)
![Every teacher received a $25 coffee gift card.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_744e931d23b444fda7af1b49d37978e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_126,h_168,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_744e931d23b444fda7af1b49d37978e1~mv2.jpg)
![Getting the school year started on the right foot!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_2b901d6e235a43c98257fd9a56ed2164~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_2b901d6e235a43c98257fd9a56ed2164~mv2.jpg)
![The Daybreak team said "Thanks a Latte" to local teachers.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_40b94f8b1b7f496b9191193b594c52e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_120,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_40b94f8b1b7f496b9191193b594c52e4~mv2.jpg)
![Every teacher received a $25 coffee gift card.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_744e931d23b444fda7af1b49d37978e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_126,h_168,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_744e931d23b444fda7af1b49d37978e1~mv2.jpg)
![Getting the school year started on the right foot!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_2b901d6e235a43c98257fd9a56ed2164~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_2b901d6e235a43c98257fd9a56ed2164~mv2.jpg)
Back to School with Daybreak
Project | Back to School campaign
WOOD TV8 got West Michigan ready for back to school! The 24 Hour News 8 Daybreak Team surprised teachers in three major school districts with a giveaway for a $1,000 classroom makeover. My role included conceptualizing giveaway to boost viewership, promoting the contest on social media for teachers to enter, and facilitating the giveaway at each school.
![Kids and families gather for free prizes and entertainment on stage.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_d99931fd16f149b8addee37ae329b22e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_144,h_108,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_d99931fd16f149b8addee37ae329b22e~mv2.jpg)
![Park Parties are all about bringing fun and togetherness to deserving communities.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_a177c48026c34c5d81fa3f36b0751ca2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_130,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_a177c48026c34c5d81fa3f36b0751ca2~mv2.jpg)
![Much of our great content we shared was user-generated from attendees.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_2165326930654d61bf82601dce9ac192~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_130,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_2165326930654d61bf82601dce9ac192~mv2.jpg)
![Kids and families gather for free prizes and entertainment on stage.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_d99931fd16f149b8addee37ae329b22e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_144,h_108,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_d99931fd16f149b8addee37ae329b22e~mv2.jpg)
![Park Parties are all about bringing fun and togetherness to deserving communities.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_a177c48026c34c5d81fa3f36b0751ca2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_130,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_a177c48026c34c5d81fa3f36b0751ca2~mv2.jpg)
![Much of our great content we shared was user-generated from attendees.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_2165326930654d61bf82601dce9ac192~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_130,h_173,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_2165326930654d61bf82601dce9ac192~mv2.jpg)
Maranda Park Parties
Project | Free community event
Each year, host Maranda from WOTV4 brings a huge party to six deserving communities reaching over 40,000 kids and families. My chief responsibilities included digital marketing and promotion prior to events, putting together PR boxes, and capturing the essence of each Park Party on all social media platforms.
![Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd won 'DWTS' season 22 — and we were right there for all the action.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_3fb1803474ff412ebec0c449e9e353af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_3fb1803474ff412ebec0c449e9e353af~mv2.jpg)
![The 'DWTS' ballroom.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_2e46f9a46dc240148afdffd4dec56c0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_2e46f9a46dc240148afdffd4dec56c0d~mv2.jpg)
![Our local tie back to WOOD TV8 was former Grand Rapids meteorologist Ginger Zee.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_75664ac1021749938368803ddd2f2df3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_75664ac1021749938368803ddd2f2df3~mv2.jpg)
![Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd won 'DWTS' season 22 — and we were right there for all the action.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_3fb1803474ff412ebec0c449e9e353af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_3fb1803474ff412ebec0c449e9e353af~mv2.jpg)
![The 'DWTS' ballroom.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_2e46f9a46dc240148afdffd4dec56c0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_2e46f9a46dc240148afdffd4dec56c0d~mv2.jpg)
![Our local tie back to WOOD TV8 was former Grand Rapids meteorologist Ginger Zee.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/951a2c_75664ac1021749938368803ddd2f2df3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/951a2c_75664ac1021749938368803ddd2f2df3~mv2.jpg)
Dancing with the Stars
Project | Behind the scenes at DWTS
WOOD TV8/WOTV4 followed former employee, Ginger Zee's, journey to the finale of Dancing with the Stars. I live-produced news hits and pre-recorded packages in Los Angeles during the finale while managing all social media platforms and writing articles about the day-to-day happenings.