Joseph Silva
New Fairfield,CT
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach
All-Star Batting
Brookfield, CT
04.2016 - Current
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Enhanced game-day strategies, by meticulously analyzing opponents' tactics and adjusting team plans accordingly.
Editorial Assistant
Ridgefield Press
Ridgefield, CT
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted interviews with industry professionals, adding depth and credibility to published articles.
- Supported senior editors with research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy in published articles.
- Edited manuscripts to maintain consistency in tone and voice while adhering to established style guidelines.
- Managed social media accounts, increasing engagement and promoting brand awareness.
Journalist Assistant
Connecticut Post Newspaper
Bridgeport, CT
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Increased online readership with engaging social media posts and timely news updates.
- Created multimedia content for digital platforms.
- Enhanced the accuracy of articles through comprehensive fact-checking and research.
- Interviewed sources to collect valuable quotes.
- Generated innovative story ideas at editorial meetings.
- Worked with editors to guarantee accurate content.
- Conceptualized various story ideas.
Education
Bachelor Of Journalism - Journalism And Mass Communication
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2016
Skills
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
- Personable and friendly
- Team motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Sports rules
Timeline
Editorial Assistant
Ridgefield Press
04.2020 - 07.2022
Journalist Assistant
Connecticut Post Newspaper
06.2017 - 09.2018
Coach
All-Star Batting
04.2016 - Current
Bachelor Of Journalism - Journalism And Mass Communication
West Virginia University