Jonathon Gilbert
Writer/Midwest Regional Scout
Manton,MI
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled written/oral communicator. With a deep love of grassroots and college basketball
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Writer/Elite Regional Scout
Prep Hoops Network
Minneapolis , Minnesota
08.2019 - Current
-Covered various regional AAU events on the Prep Hoops Circuit-Grit Region (IL,IN,KY, MI,OH, and TN)
-Covered various national AAU/High Schoo,basketball events such as NY2LA Grassroots Showcase, the LaPorte Invitational (NIBC) and Prep Hoops 2K21
Sports Broadcaster
Michigan Sports Radio
Rockford , Michigan
03.2021 - Current
- Broadcasted state-wide high school sports events
-Primarily MHSAA high school tournaments in both Football and Boys/Girls basketball
- Also responsible for in game ad sponsorship sales
Sports Broadcaster
McDonald-Garber Broadcasting
Petoskey, Michigan
08.2018 - Current
-Broadcasted local high school sports, primarily Football and Boys/Girls Basketball
-Also handled a portion of in game sponsorship/sales
News/Sports Reporter
Cadillac Evening News
Cadillac , Michigan
04.2016 - 04.2019
-General local news reporter covering local political and governmental affairs
- Covered all aspects of local high school sports, Including in game photography and a sports podcast
Program Instructor
Hope Network West Michigan
Cadillac , Michigan
05.2013 - 02.2017
-Organized and implemented activities for a day program servicing adults with developmental disabilities -Provided community assistance for adults recovering from mental illness
High School History/Government Teacher
McBain High School
McBain , Michigan
08.2006 - 06.2011
-Taught History and Government at the high school level - Also taught Computer Science and Special Education at the middle school level
Education
Bachelor of Science - Double Major History/Political Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 08.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
Skilled and experienced in all aspects of web publishing and engagement Including but not limited to Wordpress, Adobe Publisher, and Twitter
Timeline
Sports Broadcaster
Michigan Sports Radio
03.2021 - Current
Writer/Elite Regional Scout
Prep Hoops Network
08.2019 - Current
Sports Broadcaster
McDonald-Garber Broadcasting
08.2018 - Current
News/Sports Reporter
Cadillac Evening News
04.2016 - 04.2019
Program Instructor
Hope Network West Michigan
05.2013 - 02.2017
High School History/Government Teacher
McBain High School
08.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Double Major History/Political Science
Grand Valley State University
08.2000 - 06.2005