Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Field Of Study
References
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Karsten Cooper

Karsten Cooper

Kalamazoo

Summary

I am a highly motivated student. I am seeking employment for additional work experience. I enjoy being part of a team and providing excellent customer service. I have excellent communication skills, whether speaking publicly or in written form.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Host

Black Rock Bar And Grill
Portage
07.2025 - Current
  • Welcomed guests upon arrival, ensuring a positive first impression.
  • Managed reservations and seating arrangements for optimal flow and efficiency.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the host stand and waiting area.

Customer Experience Associate

Michaels Stores
Portage
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Ensure that customers' experience while selecting and purchasing merchandise was as positive and smooth as possible to encourage repeat visits and positive word of mouth.
  • Unpacked and placed merchandise on shelves following diagrams and verifying correct pricing signage.

Athletic Commentary Coordinator

Portage High School
Portage
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Planned, wrote, and produced athletic coverage segments for PCTV.
  • Served as play-by-play and color commentator for girls' and boys' athletic events throughout school year that were broadcast live on PCTV's YouTube channel.

Link Crew Leader

Portage High School
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Providing mentoring for younger students so that they have a positive role model that they can come too with questions and concerns about the transition to the high school environment.
  • Led activities with small groups of students starting at PCHS.
  • Assist new students in their transition to the high school level.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Acting

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04-2029

High School Diploma with Honors -

Portage Central High School
Portage, MI
05.2024

Skills

  • Broadcasting
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Improv
  • Video Editing
  • Content Creation

Hobbies and Interests

  • I am passionate about all sports, but especially basketball, football, and auto racing.
  • Previously, I competed in broadcasting and dramatic interpretation on the Portage Central HS state winning forensics team.
  • I am currently involved in Rumpus Theatre Company and a member of the Night Shift Improv Troupe.
  • Lastly, I enjoy exploring new music - both artists and genres.

Field Of Study

  • Digital Media/Journalism
  • Acting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Host

Black Rock Bar And Grill
07.2025 - Current

Customer Experience Associate

Michaels Stores
03.2023 - 08.2024

Athletic Commentary Coordinator

Portage High School
09.2022 - 05.2024

Link Crew Leader

Portage High School
05.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Acting

Western Michigan University

High School Diploma with Honors -

Portage Central High School

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