Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Film Breakdown
Fashion
Learning How to Play Instruments
Bowling
Timeline
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Elijah Washington

Akron,OH

Summary

Hardworking, open-minded, and passionate job seeker with strong multimedia skills eager to secure an internship/entry-level sports, multimedia, or broadcast journalist position. I am more than ready to help a company grow and add my positive impact to uplift everyone within.

Work History

Financial Presenter

Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity
04.2019 - 04.2019
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating interactive elements and multimedia into presentations.
  • Collaborated with event organizers to tailor presentations for specific audiences, resulting in positive feedback and repeat bookings.
  • Developed and delivered informative and engaging presentations on various topics, leading to increased knowledge retention among attendees.
  • Utilized storytelling techniques to create memorable experiences for audience members, fostering long-lasting connections with the content presented.
  • Composed a gameplan and presentation to cater to at-risk youth, as well as simplifying the way in which one could manage his or her finances while being young.

Volunteer

The Salvation Army
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
  • Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
03.2025

Skills

  • Story Editing
  • Recording Equipment
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Creative Writing
  • Radio Reporting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Video Editing
  • Strong Communication
  • Media Law Knowledge
  • Ethical Decision-Making
  • News Writing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Public Speaking
  • Web Content Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Sports Reporting
  • Feature Writing
  • Fact-Checking Expertise
  • Sports Analytics Understanding
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • Interviewing techniques
  • In-Depth Sports Knowledge
  • Writing and Editing
  • Relationship Building
  • Interviewing
  • Background Research
  • Story Pitching
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • AP Style Expert
  • Adobe Cloud Use

Film Breakdown

Love to go in-depth about the details of sports, preferably basketball.  I sit down and watch games multiple times to understand sets being ran, the skill of the individual player, and what key components are needed to make a system work.

Fashion

Stay in touch with a lot of fashion, fashion models, new trends, runway shows, and influencers.  I am very open-minded when it comes to fashion and sometimes I get called "quirky" because I'm very unconventional sometimes.  When it comes to fashion, I tend to push the needle.  I'm always out thrifting, and when the time rolls around, I will begin to get into high-fashion wear.

Learning How to Play Instruments

A relatively new hobby, I have been in the process of learning how to play bass guitar.  Some of my favorite artists include Thundercat, Tame Impala, Khruangbin, and musicians such as Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, Verdine White, and Jaco Pastorius.  They have given me the inspiration to learn a unique skill, in my opinion.

Bowling

I have been bowling since I was 12 years old.  Bowling has been good to me, so good that it led to me earning a bowling scholarship at the original college I started at, Shawnee State University.  Although I don't bowl competitively anymore, I still have a love for it.  My high score is a 279, so I am still searching for that 300, but it is right around the corner! 

Timeline

Financial Presenter

Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity
04.2019 - 04.2019

Volunteer

The Salvation Army
12.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

West Virginia University
Elijah Washington