DeOndre Saunders
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalism Intern
The Garnette Report
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Write columns/stories about the NBA and NFL.
- Writes music reviews for genres such as Hip-Hop and R&B.
- Conducted interviews with athletes and artists to obtain information for stories.
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
Sports Reporter
The Northern Star Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Write Columns/Stories about basketball, soccer, football, etc
- Write recaps on NIU Division I sports including Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, and Men's Soccer
- Interviews players and coaches
Reporter
Shaw Local DeKalb/Sycamore
- 11.2022
- Freelance Writer
- Covers Women's Volleyball
Student Intern
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Data queries in Excel and other spreadsheets
- Reled documents on the shelf in the warehouse
- Scanned paperwork and data entered important information
- Move boxes (up to 30lbs) and build pallets
- Maintained condentiality with important and sensitive information
- Trained in warehouse safety and professional development
- Created Capstone Project about experience at the CTA
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Northern Illinois University
12-2023
Skills
- STRATEGIC PLANNER
- SKILLED MULTI-TASKER
- PERSISTENT
- TEAMWORKER
- Sports Reporting
- Feature Writing
- Breaking News Coverage
Timeline
Journalism Intern
The Garnette Report
06.2023 - 08.2023
Sports Reporter
The Northern Star Northern Illinois University
10.2021 - 05.2023
Student Intern
Chicago Transit Authority
06.2018 - 08.2018
Reporter
Shaw Local DeKalb/Sycamore
- 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Northern Illinois University