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Aaron Poling

Evanston,WY

Summary

Dedicated broadcaster with 2 years of play by play experience. Skilled in sports reporting, with three years experience, inventory, graphic design and audio engineering, with four years of experience in each, one year of experience as a Board Operator. My time in the United States Marine Corps has taught me many skills, as well as instilled a work ethic in me that is second to none.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Play by Play Broadcaster

Cook Brothers Broadcasting
Evanston, WY
07.2022 - Current
  • Collected information from wide range of sources to support analytics and commentaries on topics to create stimulating stories and broadcasts.
  • Researched subjects and prepared for live events, special programs and guest interviews.
  • Hosted events being broadcast over television or radio.
  • Provided commentary during sporting events, parades and conventions.

Sports Reporter

MuskegonSports.com
Muskegon, MI
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Interviewed players and coaches to provide fans with team insights.
  • Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
  • Collaborated with sports reporters to generate new story ideas.
  • Attended all Baseball, Softball and Basketball, and Hockey games regardless of weather conditions for consistent reporting.

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

MichiganSportsradio.com
Rockford, MI
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Researched subjects and prepared for live events, special programs and guest interviews.
  • Provided commentary during sporting events, parades and conventions.
  • Hosted events being broadcast over television or radio.
  • Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.

Board Operator

Lanser Broadcasting Inc.
Zeeland, MI
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Completed error-free live, breaking and syndicated broadcasts.
  • Curated content and prevented inappropriate airings to maintain station compliance with federal regulations.

Sports Reporter

Local Sports Journal
Muskegon, MI
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Drove stronger approaches to sports coverage, memorable enterprise and agile service journalism.
  • Covered high school, collegiate, semi-Professional, and Professional sporting events throughout the West Michigan area.

Reproduction Specialist

United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
11.2016 - 10.2019
  • Tasked with maintaining, tracking, and ordering supplies for our unit. While in this duty, I was in charge of over 1 million dollars of gear.
  • Maintained a zero percent failure rate while on this duty.
  • Ran support for the General Officers Symposium, and Sergeants Major Symposium. During these events I coordinated planning logistics and sound support.

Education

Master of Arts - Communication Studies

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Journalism

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Holton High School
Holton, MI
05.2015

Skills

  • Work ethic
  • Proficient in FCC standards
  • Production background
  • Live broadcasting expertise
  • Proficient in Adobe Audition
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Computer skills
  • Issue response and resolution

Timeline

Play by Play Broadcaster

Cook Brothers Broadcasting
07.2022 - Current

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

MichiganSportsradio.com
10.2021 - 07.2022

Sports Reporter

MuskegonSports.com
08.2021 - 07.2023

Board Operator

Lanser Broadcasting Inc.
11.2020 - 07.2022

Sports Reporter

Local Sports Journal
12.2019 - 08.2021

Reproduction Specialist

United States Marine Corps
11.2016 - 10.2019

Master of Arts - Communication Studies

Southern Utah University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Journalism

Grand Valley State University

High School Diploma -

Holton High School
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