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Honolulu, Hawaii

Work with reporters and anchors to create memorable newscast Plan meaningful coverage of daily and developing news stories

Honolulu, Hawaii

Developed creative marketing campaignsConceptualized, wrote, and voiced radio copy for station advertisersHosted public affairs programming as neededFostered and grew effective working relationships with business leaders

Hagatna, Guam

Independently enterprised stories by building strong sources and following leadsProvided descriptive live-on-scene reports for television and radio audience during breaking news events such as homicide investigations, typhoons, and electionsSpecialized in education and business while also covering a diverse range of topics including crime, courts, government, and international crisesEngaged growing audience in public discussion through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and in-depth websiteRegularly interviewed high profile officials including Governor, Speaker of Legislature, department heads, military leadership, and national celebritiesAs evening producer, managed competing priorities and made critical decisions affecting entire newscast content and presentation, dailyTrained and guided 5 reporters to improve their writing skills and enhance broadcast Collaborated with photographers, production staff, and director to create 3 or more visually appealing stories every dayInvestigated Guam Office of Veterans' Affairs $30,000 budget gap leading to action on a 4-year unresolved facilities problemRegularly selected to anchor live news broadcasting to multiple islandsConsistently chosen to fill role of News Director during supervisor's prolonged absenceSent on special assignments to Taiwan and Italy

Provided local news updates live during Saturday morning programming

Piti, Guam

Promoted gear available for purchase at the shopAssisted customers as they selected the best mask, snorkel, and fin set for themEncouraged new divers to purchase their own set of gear and assisted them as they selected the best fitting BCD and regulator set Cheerfully greeted and assisted customers in the shop and over the phoneBooked boat dives and charters for customers with valid certifications Enhanced each diver's experience by encouraging participation in dive classes and activities

Houghton, Michigan

Managed schedule of self and part time assistants to ensure comprehensive coverage of news developmentsRegularly updated 3 station websitesGathered, produced, and delivered 21 live and recorded newscasts for morning and afternoon rush hour, dailySourced, generated, and created content with dynamic assortment of guests to entertain and inform listeners during my own hour-long program, weekly

Marquette, Mi

Directed and produced a fifteen minute live newscast that aired across Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin five days a week.Effectively trained capable students in production and talent positions.

Marquette, Michigan

Enthusiastically assisted with field work for the documentary Copper, Iron, and GoldHelped coordinate guests for local programmingWorked several aspects of in-studio production including live camera, audio, and graphics operations

Bachelors Of Science, Electronic Journalism, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Public Eye News Producer/Director, PBS Student Employee, Academic Programer for Payne Hall

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