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John Hendler

Marshall,MI

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Marshall Ad-visor & Chronicle, excelling in creative writing and public speaking. Renowned for crafting compelling content and establishing strong relationships. Photography and editorial skills have significantly enhanced brand visibility. Adept at social media,

Winner of Michigan press Association Local Columnist of the Year for 2013 and Winner for Best Sports Story for 2007.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer/ Past Editor

Marshall Ad-visor & Chronicle
01.2007 - Current
  • Help coordinate editorial content for weekly publication.
  • Copy editor for news articles and press releases
  • Create a monthly opinion piece.
  • Handle sports photography and sports writing.
  • Establish positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and local organizations
  • Represent the company at public functions.

Freelance Writer

Oaklawn Hospital
12.2023 - Current
  • Write occasional press releases about staff and events sponsored by Oaklawn Hospital and send them out to media outlets.
  • Utilize exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Interview individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.


Advertising Consultant

Midwest Communications/WNWN Radio
05.2005 - 04.2006
  • Sold radio airtime to clients in 30 and 60 second radio spots.
  • Created advertising campaigns for clients.
  • Voiceover work on commercials.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas for campaigns.

Airborne Traffic Reporter

Metro Networks/Westwood One
02.1990 - 10.1998
  • Provided airborne traffic reports for than 30 radio stations in Miami, Washington and Chicago during morning and afternoon rush hours.

News Anchor

WNN (Winners News Network)Radio
07.1989 - 02.1990
  • Broadcast national newscasts for network at top and bottom of the hour.

Baseball Play by Play

WPWC Radio
04.1988 - 09.1988

Play by Play for the New York Yankees Class A minor league team in the Carolina League for the 1988 season.

  • Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.

News Anchor and Disc Jockey

WQRA Radio
02.1988 - 06.1989
  • Anchored local newscasts twice an hour and also produced commercials and served as on-air announcer.
  • Play-by-play for high school football games
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground news coverage.
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for radio broadcast.



Education

Psychology

George Washington University
Washington, D.C.

Psychology

Broward Community College
Ft Lauderdale, FL

Skills

  • Creative writer
  • Direct communicator
  • Gifted photographer
  • Strong public speaker
  • Computer literate
  • Social media literate
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Dependable and responsible

Timeline

Freelance Writer

Oaklawn Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Staff Writer/ Past Editor

Marshall Ad-visor & Chronicle
01.2007 - Current

Advertising Consultant

Midwest Communications/WNWN Radio
05.2005 - 04.2006

Airborne Traffic Reporter

Metro Networks/Westwood One
02.1990 - 10.1998

News Anchor

WNN (Winners News Network)Radio
07.1989 - 02.1990

Baseball Play by Play

WPWC Radio
04.1988 - 09.1988

News Anchor and Disc Jockey

WQRA Radio
02.1988 - 06.1989

Psychology

George Washington University

Psychology

Broward Community College
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