Jacob Fedora
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Experienced Sports Writer skilled in both print and digital media, with a deep understanding of industry trends, players, and events. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, engaging content under tight deadlines while fostering professional relationships with athletes and sports professionals. Notable achievements include significant contributions to brand visibility and online traffic growth through compelling articles and reports. Aspires to leverage expertise in creating impactful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Writer
WRUF
Gainesville, FL
08.2024 - Current
- As a sports writer for WRUF, I cover collegiate and professional sports events, focusing on in-depth analysis, game recaps, and player profiles
- My role involves providing timely and accurate reporting on Florida Gators athletics, including football, basketball, and other sports within the university
- I create engaging content for radio with ESPN Gainesville Sportcenter Trendings, digital stories, and social media to expand audience reach
- Throughout my work, I demonstrate a commitment to ethical journalism and accurate representation of sports narratives
Valet Parking Attendant Supervisor
Evolution Valet Parking and Front Door Services
Tampa, FL
07.2021 - 11.2023
- As a Valet Supervisor, my role involves orchestrating the smooth functioning of the valet team on a day-to-day basis
- I am tasked with providing comprehensive training to new team members, and meticulously implementing and upholding standard operating procedures
- Additionally, my focus on exceptional customer service ensures that any concerns or issues are promptly addressed, contributing significantly to an overall positive and memorable experience for our patrons
Sales Associate
Finish Line
Gainesville, FL
09.2019 - 03.2021
- As a retail sales associate, specifically at a shoe store, our main objective was to greet every customer that would walk through our door, whether they were buying anything or not, as well as upselling products other than shoes such as socks, cloths, or cleaners
- When trained we were told the shoes would sell themselves and we had methods to help boost sales, but our stores profits came from items we sold along with each pair of shoes
Drive Thru Manager - Night Shift Lead
Chick-fil-A
Aurora, CO
11.2016 - 06.2019
- As the team lead manager at Chick-Fil-A, my role was to specifically run the stores drive-thru and close each day
- When running the drive-thru, I needed to make sure I was training new employees when it was slow, and then have the best crew on for the dinner rush
- If someone or something was going wrong it was my job to figure out the problem and find a solution to make everything run smooth again
- When it came to closing I would make sure each employee had a task, and that we closed as quickly and effectively as possible
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism: Sports Media
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2025
Associate in Arts (AA) - Journalism
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL07.2022
High School Diploma -
Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora, CO05.2019
Skills
- Sports Journalism
- Feature article writing
- Player profiles
- Interview trained
- Multimedia reporting
- Sports Analysis
- Live reporting
- Team Leadership Experience
- Guest Services
- Media Relations Expertise
- Multimedia content creation
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Sports Writer
WRUF
08.2024 - Current
Valet Parking Attendant Supervisor
Evolution Valet Parking and Front Door Services
07.2021 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
Finish Line
09.2019 - 03.2021
Drive Thru Manager - Night Shift Lead
Chick-fil-A
11.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Journalism: Sports Media
University of Florida
Associate in Arts (AA) - Journalism
Santa Fe College
High School Diploma -
Cherokee Trail High School
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