Colin Cronan
Fifield,WI
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
The Racquet Press
09.2025 - Current
- Practiced delivering consistent written content by producing nine articles over the course of a college semester.
- Performed under tight deadlines as articles needed to be published within a day or two of the covered event to ensure timely and relevant posting.
- Worked on drafting and editing skills as all published articles required, clarity, accuracy, and adherence to an APA format.
- Enhanced interviewing skills by conducting two to three interviews for each article and ensured that interviewees were represented accurately with chosen quotes.
- Gained sports photography experience by producing 5-10 photos per article that captured the energy of the event and intensity of the sport.
- Worked in collaborative environment attending weekly meetings with reporters and editors along with maintaining consistent communication with editors.
Youth Leader
Dahl YMCA Youth Center
10.2024 - Current
- Served over 100 unique youth ranging from the ages of 10-17 as role model figure that would demonstrate a willingness to have fun along with responsible and ethical behavior.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure a safe, and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Facilitated activities that promote teamwork and and life skills to youth participants such as games and lessons about life skills.
- Maintained Youth Center upkeep by performing various cleaning and daily maintenance tasks as well as cooking and preparing food.
- Acted in accordance with YMCA's "Most Welcoming Place on Earth" Motto by maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor with all participants.
Camp Counselor/Barn Hand
Camp Manito-wish Ymca
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Lead campers on a nine-day trail expedition, sharpening leadership and the ability to formulate and execute plans on the fly.
- Worked on performance skills by planning and executing skits once a day for large audiences.
- Supervised two activities a day for a month for youth in areas involving live animals while ensuring participant safety and engagement.
- Evaluated camper progress, offering feedback to enhance personal growth and development.
- Assisted in planning camp events, contributing to overall program improvement and participant satisfaction.
Student Phonathon Caller
UWL Alumni Association
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills by engaging with approximately one hundred alumni in meaningful conversations to foster connections.
- Utilized persuasive methods to secure approximately one thousand dollars in alumni donations for scholarship foundations.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by actively participating in group trainings and sharing best practices with peers.
- Met and exceeded call quotas, such as getting $150 of donations in a week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05-2026
Skills
- AP Journalism Writing
- Digital photography
- Client Relations and Customer Service
- Deadline management
- Adaptability to change
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Persuasive speaking
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Sports Reporter
The Racquet Press
09.2025 - Current
Youth Leader
Dahl YMCA Youth Center
10.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor/Barn Hand
Camp Manito-wish Ymca
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Phonathon Caller
UWL Alumni Association
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse