COLTON JOHNSON
Lexington,KY
Summary
Full time student at the University of Kentucky studying Journalism with hopes of becoming a sports writer. Currently employed at Veterinary Wellness Center as a non-licensed veterinary technician with 4 years of experience. Hard working sports reporter with 4 months of experience providing local sports stories and information for the Kentucky Kernel. Proficient in delivering original interviews, features and game stories for area sports teams. Dedicated to providing on-location reporting by attending sports events regardless of weather conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer
Kentucky Kernel
01.2023 - Current
- 2023 KPA award winner for best sports story
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Reported statistics and scores for various sports.
- Provided reporting on baseball, basketball and tennis sports games with consistency regardless of weather conditions.
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Wellness
06.2018 - Current
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms
- Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases
- Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Lifeguard
The Woodford Club
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations
- Adhered strictly to emergency action plans
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2024
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified - undefined
University of Kentucky
Associate of Science - undefined
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
KY Woodford County High School
Versailles, Lexington, KY03.2020
Skills
- Lab animal restraint
- Suture removal
- Subcutaneous injection
- Collecting specimens for analysis
- Medication labeling
- Monitoring recovery
- Print Media
- Statistical Analysis
- Journalistic Reporting
- Information Gathering
- Press Conferences
Additional Information
Kentucky Kernel pieces
https://kykernel.com/staff_name/colton-johnson/
The link above will direct you to all work done through the Kentucky Kernel
Timeline
Staff Writer
Kentucky Kernel
01.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
The Woodford Club
06.2020 - 08.2022
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Wellness
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Kentucky
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified - undefined
University of Kentucky
Associate of Science - undefined
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
KY Woodford County High School
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