KARL FORTIER
Waterford,MI
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Specialist
ALTA RESOURCES
Fort Myers, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Interact with consumers who post questions, concerns, and positive feedback on social media sites for various food brands
- Write engaging social media posts in a variety of styles to suit the situation
- Received multiple accolades from client for exemplary conduct and professionalism in writing to consumers
Reporter / Videojournalist
Fox 4 News WFTX
Cape Coral, USA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Reported, wrote and edited general assignment news stories (2014 – 2019)
- Worked as a videojournalist with reporters (2011 – 2014)
- Worked on various special interest stories, such as boating safety, hurricane aftermath and other topics
Videographer
WLNS 6 News (CBS Affiliate)
Lansing, USA
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Set up and operated video cameras and lighting equipment for news stories
- Edited raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems to air on station's newscasts
- Set up and operated live shots with reporters
- Wrote and reported for a series of human interest stories called 'Tell Me Something Good'
Instructor, Video Production
Lansing Community College
Lansing, USA
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Taught courses in videography and mass communications as a part-time faculty member in LCC's Media Technology program
- Consistently received excellent evaluations from the students
Education
B. A. - Communications
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Content Development
- News Writing Skills
- Social Media Monitoring and Posting
- Customer Inquiries
Skills
- Extensive experience in broadcast journalism
- Effective at putting together interesting and factual news stories, and presenting them professionally
- Excel at performing multiple tasks, and keeping pace in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Posting stories on social media accounts
Broadcast Career Highlights
- Shot and edited segments for several hour-long specials on the Detroit Auto Show
- Received Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards in 1999 and 2005
- Extensive reporting for continuous coverage before, during and after Hurricane Irma in 2017
- Many examples of my work can be found on YouTube
Timeline
Social Media Specialist
ALTA RESOURCES
01.2020 - Current
Reporter / Videojournalist
Fox 4 News WFTX
01.2011 - 01.2019
Videographer
WLNS 6 News (CBS Affiliate)
01.2004 - 01.2011
Instructor, Video Production
Lansing Community College
01.2002 - 01.2008
B. A. - Communications
Western Michigan University
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