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Dallas Glynn

Raytown,MO

Summary

Passionate sports writer looking to further job experience. Successful at writing recaps right after the game has ended. Great at taking notes and providing accurate descriptions of how the game went. Enthusiastic about working in team-based settings to accomplish challenging objectives. Excellent attendance and safety records. Hardworking multi-tasker with outstanding leadership, problem solving and communication skills. Looking to bring firm reporting and detail oriented journalism to the position.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Stocker/Forklift Driver

Apple Market
Kansas City
01.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
  • Safely operated lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists and forklifts
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.

Communications Studies Internship

UMKC
Kansas City, MO
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Focused on game day communications
  • Wrote game recaps and feature stories
  • Managed social media pages
  • Compiled creative content
  • Attended sporting events to provide on-site reporting.
  • Conducted background research on players and teams prior to writing stories.

Sports Writer

Roo News
Kansas City, MO
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Attended sporting events to provide on-site reporting.
  • Interviewed athletes and coaches to gain insight into sports news stories.
  • Developed story ideas to meet publication deadlines.
  • Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
  • Provided feedback on drafts from other writers as part of peer review process.
  • Attended team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas and put forward solutions to issues.

Staff Writer

Raytown High School
Kansas City, MO
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
  • Maintained accurate records of all writing assignments completed.
  • Assisted in the development of storyboards used in video production scripts.
  • Monitored current events for potential story ideas or topics relevant to the class objectives.
  • Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
  • Researched and wrote informative and accurate articles.
  • Edited content to ensure accuracy of facts and grammar.
  • Attended team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas and put forward solutions to issues.
  • Prepared news stories based on information provided by teacher

Stocker/Cashier

Hy Vee
Independence
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required
  • Operated a cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Helped customers navigate applications and in-store technology to deliver best-in-class experiences
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers
  • Keep cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy
  • Build relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
  • Worked closely with the shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

Greeter

Suburban Lawn & Garden
Kansas City
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Monitored guests for compliance with safety and security protocols, raising any issue with security
  • Provided information about current and future events at the facility
  • Created accurate customer profiles to facilitate future purchases
  • Acted as the first point of contact for visiting clients and customers
  • Fielded customer complaints and notified managers
  • Maintained clean, organized environments for presentable front-of-house areas
  • Greeted customers with a smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service
  • Recommended products and services to customers based on personalized needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Digital Media

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
05-2024

Associate of Arts - Communications

Metropolitan Community College
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Raytown Sr. High School
05.2020

Skills

  • Goal Oriented
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Personable
  • Quick learner
  • Natural leader
  • Active listening skills
  • Positive and Friendly
  • Unbiased Writing
  • Script Writing
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Relationship Building
  • Email and Phone Etiquette
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Feature Writing
  • Multitasking
  • Background Research
  • Professionalism
  • Story Pitches
  • Active Listening
  • Interview trained
  • Live event coverage
  • Public Speaking
  • Data gathering
  • Player profiling
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Sports event coverage
  • Deadline Management
  • Feature article writing
  • Sports Reporting
  • Press Release Writing
  • In-depth sports knowledge

Zip

64133

City

Mo

Street

Raytown

Accomplishments

  • Honor Society Spring 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Communications Studies Internship

UMKC
01.2024 - 05.2024

Sports Writer

Roo News
01.2023 - 05.2023

Stocker/Forklift Driver

Apple Market
01.2021 - Current

Staff Writer

Raytown High School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Greeter

Suburban Lawn & Garden
02.2018 - 06.2018

Stocker/Cashier

Hy Vee
04.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Digital Media

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Associate of Arts - Communications

Metropolitan Community College

High School Diploma -

Raytown Sr. High School

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