Chandler Farnsworth
Albuquerque
Summary
Communications professional with robust experience in managing internal and external communications. Skilled in crafting compelling messages, media relations, and digital content creation. Strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic environments and meeting changing needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator
New Mexico Higher Education Department
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to increase student engagement with financial aid resources across diverse populations.
- Coordinated workshops and events to promote higher education resources and opportunities.
- Collaborated with community organizations to foster partnerships that support educational initiatives.
- Conducted presentations at conferences and schools, providing important policy information to improve access to higher education.
Broadcast Journalist
KRQE News 13
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed story ideas based on current events, popular trends, and audience feedback.
- Wrote, edited, and submitted news reports under tight deadlines.
- Established relationships with external contacts such as government representatives, community leaders.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
Broadcast Journalist
FOX 42 KPTM
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with production teams to create visually appealing news packages, optimizing viewer experience.
- Analyzed and interpreted complex information to make it accessible to a general audience.
- Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.
- Increased viewer engagement by delivering compelling and timely news stories, tailored to the target audience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Communications
Doane University
Crete, NE05-2021
Minor - Political Science
Doane University
Crete, NE05-2021
Skills
- Crisis communication
- Strategic Media Engagement
- Public Relations Copywriting
- Partnership development
- Excellent communication
- Public relations
- Outreach initiatives
- Event coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Public speaking
Timeline
Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator
New Mexico Higher Education Department
08.2025 - Current
Broadcast Journalist
KRQE News 13
07.2023 - 07.2025
Broadcast Journalist
FOX 42 KPTM
07.2021 - 07.2023
Minor - Political Science
Doane University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Communications
Doane University
References
References available upon request.
Clubs And Organizations
- Doane University Men's Soccer, 2018- 2021
- Sigma Phi Theta Fraternity, 2018-2021
- Food Bank Assistant for local charity, 2018-2021
Awards
- Marianne Clarke Writing Excellence Award, 01/01/19
- Golden Leaf Award (Best Online Home Page) Doaneline.com, 01/01/20
- Outstanding Community Member-Awarded to Sigma Phi Theta for most community service hours