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Alexander Lihs

Clarinda,IA

Summary

Energetic Sports Announcer known for the ability to deliver engaging and informative commentary under tight deadlines. Possess specialized skills in live broadcasting, game analysis, and audience engagement that ensure high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in verbal communication, quick thinking, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to captivate and inform sports audiences effectively.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Crew Member

Finkbine Golf Course
Iowa City, Iowa
08.2024 - Current
  • Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
  • Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Assisted in the preparation of soil for seeding or sodding lawns.
  • Scheduled regular maintenance tasks based on seasonal needs.
  • Communicated with supervisors about any issues or concerns that arose during work hours.
  • Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.

Sports Announcer

KMA Land
Shenandoah, Iowa
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided commentary during sporting events, parades and conventions.
  • Prepared written recaps of games and matches for websites or newspapers.
  • Conducted interviews with athletes both pre and post game.
  • Researched information on teams, players, and games in order to provide accurate commentary.
  • Gave detailed reports on scores, statistics, injuries, and other updates throughout the game or match.
  • Announced station breaks, commercials and public service information
  • Analyzed game strategies used by coaches and players.
  • Attended press conferences with team representatives before or after a match or game.
  • Explained rules and regulations that pertained to each sport.
  • Offered commentary on music, local politics, and other matters.
  • Developed relationships with athletes, coaches, front office personnel, sponsors and fans in order to create content for broadcasts.
  • Edited video clips from sporting events for news stories or highlights packages.
  • Utilized social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, to promote upcoming sporting events.
  • Created scripts for live broadcasts of sporting events.

Grounds Crew Member

Clarinda Country Club
Clarinda, Iowa
05.2021 - Current
  • Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
  • Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Maintained irrigation systems by repairing broken lines and adjusting sprinkler heads.
  • Communicated with supervisors about any issues or concerns that arose during work hours.

Lifeguard

Clarinda Lied Center
Clarinda, Iowa
05.2020 - Current
  • Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
  • Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
  • Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
  • Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
  • Performed emergency rescues when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clarinda High School
Clarinda
05-2024

Skills

  • Effective interviewing techniques
  • Live broadcasting experience
  • Technical equipment proficiency
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Impressive vocabulary
  • Reliable fact-checking
  • Clear articulation
  • Voice modulation
  • Engaging storytelling
  • Public speaking confidence
  • Audience engagement
  • Quick thinking
  • Exceptional communication
  • On-air presence

Affiliations

Instagram Content Creator (onebuzzuiowa)

Timeline

Grounds Crew Member

Finkbine Golf Course
08.2024 - Current

Sports Announcer

KMA Land
05.2023 - Current

Grounds Crew Member

Clarinda Country Club
05.2021 - Current

Lifeguard

Clarinda Lied Center
05.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Clarinda High School

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