I'm an experienced journalist with a decade of professional writing experience in Arkansas, Arizona and California. Currently, I'm a tech reporter for Investor's Business Daily where I cover biotech and pharmaceuticals. In the past I have covered cybersecurity, solar energy, online travel and semiconductors. In the vein of my coverage, I've traveled to San Francisco, Calif., Los Angeles, Calif., and Las Vegas, Nev.

Previously, I was the public safety reporter for The Salinas Californian and the county reporter for the El Dorado News-Times. Both publications afforded me the opportunity to speak in editorial capacity for online and radio broadcasts in Arkansas and California. In 2014, I appeared as a guest correspondent for Al Jazeera America and, the year prior, I appeared on National Public Radio.

I graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University in May 2010 with Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Mass Communications and in Spanish. After graduating, I worked at newspapers in Sierra Vista, Ariz., El Dorado, Ark., and Salinas, Calif.

Specialties: Bilingual in English and Spanish, competent in Portuguese, skill in Adobe, Microsoft and news-editing programs. Significant experience in computer-assisted and social media reporting. Experience and knowledge of Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver and Final Cut Pro.

NOTE: If you're pitching to me, please keep in mind that I cover publicly traded companies. Please email allison.gatlin@investors.com.