Byron Howell
Springfield Gardens,NY
Summary
An aspiring Sports Journalist with broad-based skills via work experience, volunteer work, and Eagle Scout activities. Known as a strong team player by applying communication and leadership skills. At ease in highly visible roles as a respected leader of teams as well as a problem solver. Excellent in planning, developing, and coordinating teams to resolve problems and determine the need for additional resources to meet deadlines. Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sportswriter
Hartford Informer
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Plan out stories, including extensive coverage of national stories on NBA Players and the Olympics
- Experience in writing/reviewing daily, knowing all major events and stories relevant to writing stories on basketball on and off campus
- Lead in writing compelling and web-friendly headlines to promote stories
- Provide leadership for stories on Hartford Men's and Women's Basketball teams, staff, games, and events.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
Flex Staff Member
Northwell Health Zucker Hillside Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked in maintenance, materials and management, Cohen's Concierge, Thrift Shop, and laundry services
- Was responsible for the prompt delivery of supplies for units to meet patient needs
- Remained courteous in greeting patients and families
- Assisted and directed patients and families to proper hospital locations.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
Stand Attendant
UBS Arena
01.2023 - Current
- Providing customer service and coordinating with fast food stands
- Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Immediately informed supervisors when equipment was not functioning properly to promote quick issue resolution.
- Corrected order issues, provided refunds, and replaced items.
Librarian Assistant
University of Hartford
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Provide customer service in coordinating/using the computer system to charge, discharge, and renew library materials for patrons, using a high level of organization, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Manage the charge and discharge of materials, and responsible for performing stack searches as requested by supervisors
- Lead in organizing and shelving books that have been returned by patrons
- Direct or escort patrons to the right shelves or aisles – interacting politely with library staff and patrons
- Lend books out to patrons, ensuring that their information/status is properly punched into the system.
Summer Camp Counselor
Cross Island YMCA
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Established leadership in organizing, counting, and planning summer camp events for children ages 5-13
- Kept all campers safe and happy by enforcing consistent camp policies
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities
- Managed safety by verifying the identity of parents in the drop/pick up of their children
- Fostered an environment focused on learning and teamwork, demonstrating positive behaviors and ways to accomplish shared goals
- Kept children entertained, safe, and disciplined throughout the day.
- Worked during Summers of 2019 and 2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Lunch Helper
Queens Library at Laurelton
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
Community Worker
Queens Library At Laurelton
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Volunteer work at this Library
- Built relationships with residents, families and community.
- Maintained documentation and wrote reports.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Oversaw facilities maintenance and repairs to improve resident quality of life.
- Developed and implemented unique and engaging activities for residents.
Boy Scout Troop 409
Eagle Scouts Of America
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing program ideas, planned activities for units and evaluated program quality.
- Fostered positive personal connection with each troop participant and cultivated social connections and sense of solidarity.
- Encouraged participation in camp activities and guided troop members in safe adventures.
- Delivered programming in line with organizational policy to members of newly-established troop until well-established and ready for independent operation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media And Journalism
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CTSkills
Restaurant Operationundefined
Affiliations
Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Stand Attendant
UBS Arena
01.2023 - Current
Librarian Assistant
University of Hartford
09.2021 - 12.2022
Sportswriter
Hartford Informer
12.2019 - 12.2020
Summer Camp Counselor
Cross Island YMCA
05.2019 - 08.2022
Flex Staff Member
Northwell Health Zucker Hillside Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2018
Community Worker
Queens Library At Laurelton
06.2017 - 11.2017
Lunch Helper
Queens Library at Laurelton
06.2015 - 08.2015
Boy Scout Troop 409
Eagle Scouts Of America
02.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media And Journalism
University of Hartford
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