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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Ghent, West Virginia, United States

Provides news and information of interest consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience while establishing relationships with viewers.Communicates with news producers, assignment editors and managers regarding story development, progress in the field and breaking news stories.Manages gathered information: keeps all the facts straight, ensures details are accurate and current, tracks any changes.Performs multiple talent duties.Works with producers and reporters on rundown development, establishing high standards and style of writing.Works with reporters and web content managers to maximize impact and reach of stories.Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.Attends editorial meetings and offers unique enterprise story ideas.Develops and reports on franchise and sweeps stories.Develops contacts within the community to generate enterprising story ideas.

Ghent, West Virginia

Adapts to working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment.Develops a network of sources throughout Greenbrier County, WV who provide tips, early access to information, and allow stories of significance to break.Knows how to use time effectively in an always-on workday.Manages gathered information: keeps all the facts straight, makes sure details are accurate and current, and tracks any changes.Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion.Position includes daily general assignment work and special projects.Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues.Produces watchdog journalism that leads to change.Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.

Ghent, West Virginia

Gathers news stories and interviews, preparing them for air once returning to the newsroom.Performs duties and makes decisions under extreme pressure.Coordinates with news managers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content.Develop news stories as assigned by the assignment manager, including researching, interviewing, producing and writing.Engage with viewers several times a day on social media; including but not limited to sharing stories, replying to viewers, streaming Facebook Live videos at stories, and writing posts.Line editing and co-editing of daily publication; editing for clarity, legality, spelling, grammar, punctuation and style.Perform on-air news anchor work when assigned.Uses video effectively and creatively in information gathering, storytelling and story editing; understands the principles of video editing.Willing to work as long as it takes to get the story factually correct.

Valparaiso, In

Assist in weekly scheduling of sports broadcasts for WVUR-FM and ESPN3 (home games).Train new members on-site in handling studio & mobile broadcasting equipment.Tutor members in developing and strengthening their broadcasting skills.

Valparaiso, In

Provide play-by-play & color commentary and conduct pregame, halftime & postgame shows for Valparaiso University volleyball, baseball/softball, soccer, & women’s basketball games on ESPN3 (home games) & WVUR.Scored school-first A grade for talent in ESPN DR report (Play-by-play, Volleyball, Green Bay vs. Valparaiso, 11-5-16)Achieved school-first A+ grade for talent in ESPN DR report (Sideline report, Men’s Basketball, Hillsdale vs. Valpo, 11-5-16).Perform studio updates and operate the board for the aforementioned Valparaiso University sporting events, including football and men’s basketball games.Produce, write, and perform a self-run sports variety show on WVUR (entitled “The Morning Rush”).Provide sport segments for the Evening Source, WVUR-FM's daily evening radiocast.Provide play-by-play & color commentary and camera work for annual Lutheran Basketball Association of America (LBAA) Tournament (2015 - 2017).

Valparaiso, In

Oversee organization of all VUTV programs and production of small-scale videos for advertising purposes.Meet with student organizations to help develop customizable advertising and commercials.Schedule all in-studio & on-field productions and coordinate with the Communications Department for studio use.Manage and monitor maintenance of all VUTV equipment.

Valparaiso, In

Produce, write, edit, and anchor weekly sports shows (Head 2 Head) and blocks (The Shield newscast).Shoot B-roll footage for highlights, stories, special programs for weekly sportscasts & newscasts.Produce, write, edit, and anchor Monday newscasts.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Shot & edited B-roll footage and wrote scripts for daily-aired highlights, stories, and special reports.Shot footage using professional-class cameras, edited video using Edius Pro 7, and wrote script using the station’s local ENPS network. Gained real-world experience while working tight deadlines and covering a broad variety of teams.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Played upbeat music at numerous games and competitions throughout the season for Grand Ledge Basketball and Grand Ledge Competitive Cheer. Announced numerous games and competitions for MHSAA Competitive Cheer, Grand Ledge Basketball, Grand Ledge Baseball, Grand Ledge Competitive Cheer, and Mason Competitive Cheer.Vision: to energize the crowd and maintain a family-friendly atmosphere with clean lyrics while playing the latest and best pump-up music at the request of the players, coaches, student section, and athletic department.Music was played during pregame, starting lineups/opening ceremonies, timeouts, halftime, and postgame.No salary at Grand Ledge during high school years - all for fun and to get my feet wet in my career.November 26, 2013 - Invited back by the Grand Ledge Rebounders Club to DJ "Meet the Comets," Grand Ledge's version of Midnight Madness to kick off the winter sports season. ($100 paycheck)

Grand Ledge, Mi

Created designs, artwork, and logos for local embroidery business that works with local high school's athletics department.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Digital Media (Exercise Science), 3.241

Activities and Societies: VUTV, WVUR-FM, Valparaiso University Football, Chapel of the ResurrectionCovered Valpo athletics.

High School, 3.966 Gpa

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society (Senior Representative), Football, Track & Field, Madrigals, Chorduroys