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Deron Orr Jr.

Deron Orr Jr.

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Hello my name is Deron Orr As a dedicated sports broadcaster with a passion for storytelling, I bring a deep understanding of the game. I thrive on connecting with audiences and bringing the excitement of sports to life. I am committed to bringing a dynamic voice to sports media.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Broadcaster

Cronkite News
, AZ
08.2024 - 12.2025
  • Researched topics of interest for newscasts and other programs.
  • Interviewed guests for radio or television programs.
  • Recorded commentary for broadcast using audio equipment.
  • Collaborated with producers, directors, and other personnel on programming scheduling.
  • Edited video footage to create a cohesive story line for broadcast.

Retial Sale Associate

JCPenney
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Helped customers locate items within the store using the inventory system.

Merchandiser

Home Depot
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Developed effective relationships with suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing for products purchased by the company.
  • Established processes for tracking damaged goods returns from retail outlets.
  • Inspected shipments for quality control purposes prior to stocking shelves or racks with merchandise.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
  • Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.

Ticket taker

08.2024
  • Managed cash drawer; collected payment from customers for admission fees and other items purchased at the venue.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints or conflicts as needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding event and venue policies, procedures, and regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism

WALTER CRONKITE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
Phoenix, AZ
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

SHAW UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC
05.2021

Skills

  • Customer Assistance
  • Team work
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Interviewing
  • Editing
  • Professionalism
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Audition
  • Social Media
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Website Creation
  • AZpreps365
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service

Awards

  • Kohl Herb Educational Initiative Foundation Scholarship
  • Outstanding Academic Achievement

Personal Information

Title: Sports Journalist

Accomplishments

  • Dean list Shaw University

Timeline

Broadcaster

Cronkite News
08.2024 - 12.2025

Ticket taker

08.2024

Retial Sale Associate

JCPenney
08.2022 - 01.2024

Merchandiser

Home Depot
08.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism

WALTER CRONKITE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

SHAW UNIVERSITY
Deron Orr Jr.