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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 for the.

High School, 3.966 Gpa

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