Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
References
Accomplishments
Marathon finisher
Timeline
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Alex Martin

HARLAN,IA

Summary

Driven Sports Editor with almost two years of experience delivering comprehensive, relevant, interesting and accurate sports coverage. Successful at compiling and reviewing statistics to provide thorough information and analysis for fans. Skilled team leader with excellent problem-solving, communication and multitasking abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Editor

Harlan Newspapers
Harlan, IA
04.2022 - Current
  • Interviewed coaches, players, and other relevant individuals in order to obtain additional information about featured teams or athletes.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather information on upcoming games or breaking news stories.
  • Worked closely with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts for the sports section pages.
  • Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
  • Wrote interesting, eye-catching story headlines and summaries.
  • Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
  • Wrote stories, articles or newsletters for publication.
  • Verified facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.

Food Delivery Driver

Entree Express
Chico, CA
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Carried food in insulated bags to maintain hot or cold temperature.
  • Picked up meals from local restaurants and dropped off at residential and business customer locations.
  • Delivered fresh food to customers across local area.
  • Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
  • Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.

Food Delivery Driver

Munchery
San Francisco, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Carried food in insulated bags to maintain hot or cold temperature.
  • Delivered fresh food to customers across local area.
  • Recorded weekly hours and mileage for accurate payment.
  • Planned and followed efficient routes using physical maps and GPS applications.
  • Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.

Phlebotomist

Diagnostic Laboratories
San Leandro, CA
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
  • Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
  • Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.

Baseball Umpire

Northern California Tournament Baseball
Sunnyvale, CA
03.2012 - 10.2012
  • Maintained professional composure and calm demeanor when making tough calls and handling challenging situations.
  • Managed behavior of players, coaches and crowd to facilitate gameplay.
  • Fostered sportsmanship among players and coaches to minimize in-game conflict.
  • Demonstrated deep and practical knowledge and understanding of official rules of game.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Chico State University
Chico, CA
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
05.2019

Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA
03.2013

Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School
Daytona Beach, FL
02.2012

High School Diploma -

Deer Valley High School
Antioch, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Story Development Skill
  • Interviewing Strength
  • Time Management
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Email and Phone Etiquette
  • Fact Checking
  • Story Editing
  • Facebook and Twitter
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Column Writing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Story Pitches
  • Daily Reporting
  • Sports Reporting
  • Telephone Interviews
  • Knowledge of AP Style
  • Digital Photography
  • Story summaries
  • Copyediting
  • Live event coverage
  • Sports history knowledge
  • Event coverage
  • Layouts

Personal Information

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

References

REFERENCES: 

PATE MCMICHAEL (706) 816-1028

 RAMAUNDO VAUGHN (925) 726-7705 

SAMANTHA LAUREY (925) 813-1013 

TOM SIMON (925) 997-4979

Accomplishments

  • Won three awards during my college days. Two with The Inquirer, my junior college newspaper, and the other with The Orion, my university newspaper
  • Have ran 10 marathons which I feel shows my commitment to working hard for something this is not easy to accomplish and never giving up

Marathon finisher

I ran my first marathon with my dad in Santa Cruz, CA in May 2017. This rebuilt a lost relationship and helped me grow as an athlete/person.

Timeline

Sports Editor

Harlan Newspapers
04.2022 - Current

Food Delivery Driver

Entree Express
11.2021 - 03.2022

Food Delivery Driver

Munchery
01.2016 - 01.2019

Phlebotomist

Diagnostic Laboratories
08.2013 - 03.2015

Baseball Umpire

Northern California Tournament Baseball
03.2012 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Chico State University

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Diablo Valley College

Contra Costa Medical Career College

Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School

High School Diploma -

Deer Valley High School

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