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Field Experience & Education
ZTV Sports Outstanding Contributor
2012-2013
ZTV Sports Outstanding Contributor
2013-2014
Outstanding WZIP Sports Reporter
2013-2014
National Engaged Leader Award
NSLS
2013
EXPERIENCE
Production Coordinator - Tribune Media - Fox 8 WJW-TV August 2015 to Present
Gathered information on developing stories and coordinated production of newscasts
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Assembled key information on breaking new by calling news sources
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Assigned reporters and photographers on news stories
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Assited reporters in gathering information for stories
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Aid production of newscasts
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Contributed to sports department in gathering of professional, college, and high school sports information
Sports Director, On-Air Talent – WZIP-FM August 2012 to May 2015
WZIP Sports Director, On- Air Talent for WZIP’s Sports Power Talk
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Managed a Team of 8+ members regarding on-air schedules, sports updates and deadlines
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Trained members on how to effectively deliver 1-minute Sports Updates
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Discussed Northeast Ohio Sports from amateur to professional to inform the sports audience
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Wrote opinion and reporting pieces on the station website of the latest news in sports
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Presented Recaps of Latest Scores and stories around the world of sports to update listeners
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Traveled to different locations in the United States to cover Akron Athletic teams
Sports Anchor/Reporter – ZTV August 2012 to May 2015
Host/Reporter for ZTV Sports Report
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Hosted ZTV Sports Report, responsible for recapping University of Akron Games, guided the show by pitching to packages, breaks, and special segments.
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Produced sports stories both University-Related and International-Related
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Shot and Edited University of Akron game clips
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Traveled to different locations in the United States to cover Akron Athletic teams
Sports Reporter – WMFD-TV January 2014 to February 2015
High School Basketball/Football Reporter for Scores & More
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Reported on High School Basketball & Football games around North Central Ohio
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Wrote and Edited highlight clips for On-Air use
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Appeared as On-Air Talent on “Scores & More” program
Intern – The News Outlet August 2014 to May 2015
Intern for the News Outlet
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Assisted with research and investigative reporting on local news and breaking news
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Interviewed individuals for more insight into topics The News Outlet was covering
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Contributed in story idea brainstorming during meetings
Intern – Tribune Media – Fox 8 WJW-TV January 2015 to May 2015
Intern for Fox 8 WJW Cleveland
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Assisted workflow of newsroom with research/calls on stories and possible leads
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Shadowed Reporters in the field during developing stories
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Supported Producers and News Managers in production and programming
Intern – Good Karma Broadcasting – ESPN 850 WKNR May 2013 to January 2014
Intern for ESPN Cleveland
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Assisted with show preparation and screened calls for The Really Big Show, Munch on Sports, and 3 Deep. In-Studio Assistant for High School Hysteria.
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Helped Promotions team on “Street Teams” to promote the station
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Trained for Sportscenter updates to update listeners on latest in Northeast Ohio Sports.
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Trained on Production Board on how to run a show to be broadcasted live on air.
Sports Writer – Buchtelite – Newspaper August 2012 to May 2013
Sports Writer Covering University of Akron Sports bi-weekly
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Wrote game previews and recaps of University of Akron’s Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Baseball, and Women’s Soccer to keep University of Akron Student informed.
EDUCATION
B.A. Mass Media: News - University of Akron
B.A. Radio & TV (2nd Major) - University of Akron
Minor: Sports Management - University of Akron
FINAL GPA: 3.7/4.0
Graduated May 2015
SKILLS
Proficient in operation of JVC Cameras, Adobe Audition, Adobe Cool Edit, Adobe Avid Media Composer, and NewTek Tri Caster. Exposure to Gold Wave, Adobe Premiere, Wix, and Wordpress.