Hannah Ward
Greenville
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, communication, and producing evident results in any roles presented. Goal- oriented professiional with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Center Manager
Fifth Third Bank
Greenville, South Carolina
03.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the financial center, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to bank policies
- Manage staff, set performance targets, and provide coaching to enhance team productivity
- Developed strategies that tripled branch household number performance through targeted marketing efforts within the first month of leadership
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
- Drive branch revenue growth and expand customer relationships
- Collaborated with internal business partners to deliver cohesive banking experience to customers.
- Developed high-performing teams through targeted recruitment, interviewing, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
- Increased financial education throughout community through financial literacy educational events.
Women’s Business Resource Group (BRG) Co-chair
Fifth Third Bank
North and South Carolina
01.2025 - Current
- Lead initiatives to engage and support women across the bank in the North and South Carolina regions
- Plan and coordinate events that foster community involvement, promote workplace morale, and support the advancement of women in the workplace
- Serve as a resource for mentorship, career development, and creating an inclusive environment for all women employees
- Strengthened partnerships with external organizations, expanding reach and influence.
Anchor / Reporter
WYFF 4
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Anchored traffic, news, and breaking news segments on the morning show and provided anchor cut-ins during the TODAY show
- Managed and reported for the Golden Apple Franchise, a sponsored segment, collaborating with several different departments including Sales, Marketing, and Production
- Produced and anchored an hour-long special each year celebrating the school year, highlighting notable educators and students
- Led the Traffic Tuesday franchise, conducting investigative pieces to improve road safety, hold leaders accountable for tax dollar spending, and provide updates for viewers on local road projects and their progress
- Built a strong social media presence across all platforms, enhancing viewer engagement and interaction
- Researched, wrote, and delivered engaging news and web stories
- Provided daily stories to the newscast and website, meeting multiple daily deadlines, ensuring timely and relevant content for broadcast and online platforms.
- Adapted to breaking news situations, providing timely coverage and updates for viewers.
- Mentored junior anchors and reporters, sharing industry expertise to foster career growth within the organization.
- Maintained a strong on-air presence, effectively engaging viewers and encouraging audience loyalty.
- Utilized storytelling techniques to evoke emotions from viewers, enhancing their connection to reported stories.
- Participated in community events as an ambassador for the station, fostering goodwill among viewers and stakeholders.
Reporter / Fill-in Anchor
WBRC FOX6 News
Birmingham, Alabama
07.2016 - 02.2024
- Delivered live reports and breaking news coverage for evening and morning newscasts
- Served as a fill-in anchor, ensuring smooth transitions and high viewer engagement
- Conducted investigative reporting, producing impactful stories and securing exclusive interviews
- Enhanced online audience interaction through active social media engagement
- Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
- Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
- Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
Reporter / MMJ / Producer
WHNT News 19
Huntsville, Alabama
05.2014 - 02.2024
- Researched, wrote, and produced compelling news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
- Conducted live reports and interviews, delivering breaking news with precision and urgency
- Shot, edited, and produced multimedia content as a solo journalist (MMJ), ensuring comprehensive coverage
- Collaborated with team members to maintain seamless newscast execution and secure in-depth investigative reports
- Collaborated with editorial team for producing cohesive and well-rounded news coverage.
- Fact-checked reports to ensure credibility and maintain journalistic integrity.
- Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- Managed weekend staff, editorial process, newscast, website, and app notifcations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Telecommunication and Film
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05-2014
Skills
- Leadership: Team management, mentoring, event planning, and performance coaching
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for news reporting and public speaking
- Broadcasting: Anchoring, reporting, producing, editing, and live coverage
- Social Media Management: Building and maintaining social media presence across platforms
- Event Planning: Coordinating and executing community and workplace events
- Marketing: Strategy development, audience engagement, and branding
- Investigative Reporting: In-depth research and production of impactful investigative stories
- Technical Skills: Proficient in video editing software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro), newsroom software, and content management systems
Awards
- South Carolina Broadcast Association Merit Award, 11/23
- Emmy Nomination for Best Morning Show, 06/23
- Associated Press Award – Best Investigative Report, 07/18
- Associated Press Award – Best Reporter, 05/18
- Associated Press Award – Best Series 'Poop Trains', 05/18
- Emmy Nomination for Breaking News, 09/16
- Associated Press Award – Best Spot News for 'Christmas Day Flooding', 01/15
- Richard Hartsook Outstanding Promise in Broadcast Performance/TV News, 04/14
- Dean’s List, 01/13
Timeline
Women’s Business Resource Group (BRG) Co-chair
Fifth Third Bank
01.2025 - Current
Financial Center Manager
Fifth Third Bank
03.2024 - Current
Anchor / Reporter
WYFF 4
06.2020 - 02.2024
Reporter / Fill-in Anchor
WBRC FOX6 News
07.2016 - 02.2024
Reporter / MMJ / Producer
WHNT News 19
05.2014 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Telecommunication and Film
University of Alabama