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Riker Brindley

Algona,IA

Summary

Highly-motivated student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Great desire to work in broadcast news and want to pursue it as a career.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Willie D's
Algona, IA
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Greeted customers, provided menus, and insight about menu items.
  • Checked on guests during meals to ensure satisfaction with each course.
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs, responding promptly and acknowledging all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.

Museum Curator

Camp Algona POW Museum
Algona, IA
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Maintained records related to aspects of the museum's activities, including donations received.
  • Performed basic cleaning and conservation of artifacts.
  • Transfer VHS recordings to a digital format.

Videographer

Kossuth County, Iowa
Algona, IA
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
  • Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems, such as Adobe Premiere.
  • Attend events and interact with community members.

Sports Announcer

Algona School District
Algona, IA
05.2022 - 07.2024
  • Introduced athletes and summarized their achievements to the audience.
  • Created scripts for live broadcasts of sporting events.
  • Explained rules and regulations that pertained to each sport.
  • Developed relationships with athletes, coaches, admissions personnel, sponsors, and fans in order to improve the quality of broadcasts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
01-2028

High School Diploma -

Algona High School
Algona, IA
05-2024

Skills

  • Newswriting
  • Journalistic reporting
  • Interviewing and research
  • Deadline Management
  • Improvisation
  • Articulate communication skills
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere
  • Editing and proofreading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Willie D's
02.2023 - 08.2024

Museum Curator

Camp Algona POW Museum
06.2022 - 08.2024

Sports Announcer

Algona School District
05.2022 - 07.2024

Videographer

Kossuth County, Iowa
05.2021 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Iowa

High School Diploma -

Algona High School
Riker Brindley