Talented Journalist knowledgeable about digital print/media. Shoots, writes and edits engaging productions for online consumption. Successful at creating unique pieces to weave compelling stories.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter/Photographer
Stars and Stripes
USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea
01.2023 - 06.2023
Contributor to “Stars and Stripes” (The U.S. military’s top-recognized newspaper)
Covered/reported on international sporting tournaments within the “Department of Defense Education Activity” (Pacific Region) Japan, Korea, Guam
- 2023 Far East Women's Basketball Tournament
- 2023 Far East Softball Tournament
Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Gathered information and developed perspectives.
Gathered data from local sporting events in order to write reports.
Cultivated relationships with key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
Utilized a variety of sources such as team records, referees' statements, for story development.
Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
Active photographer during the events.
Traveled extensively to cover games at different venues around the base.
Sports Journalist
U.S. Army Public Affairs
USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea
10.2022 - 02.2023
Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
Gathered data from local sporting events in order to write reports.
Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
Utilized a variety of sources such as team records, referees' statements, for story development.
Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
Arranged interviews with witnesses and bystanders, providing first-hand accounts of stories.
Sports Journalist/Editor-in-Chief/Social Media Content Creator
The Weekly Gold (Camp Humphreys High School)
USAG Camp Humphreys, South Korea
08.2022 - 06.2023
Gathered data from local sporting events in order to write reports.
Developed content for digital media platforms.
Photographed news events to provide visual coverage.
Wrote factually correct, concise, and engaging news stories within tight deadlines.
Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
Assigned stories to reporters and journalists.
Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
Provided guidance and support to junior level employees who needed help understanding various aspects of their job duties.
Interviewed coaches, players, and other relevant individuals in order to obtain additional information about featured teams or athletes.
Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on assignments or any problems that may have arisen during production process.
Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
Content Creator/Sports Journalist/Sports Reporter
Thecowboysdaily_
05.2021 - Current
Creator and owner of “thecowboysdaily_” where I report news on the Dallas
Cowboys
Experience in graphic design (Adobe Photoshop)
Experience in video production/editing (Adobe Premiere/Capcut)
Experience in live oral communication
Developed content strategies for Instagram.
Gathered feedback from customers through surveys and focus groups, then incorporated into future content plans.
Planned, produced and edited projects to maximize engagement.
Sports Writer
The Sports Wave
08.2022 - Current
Researched, wrote, and edited stories for print and online publications.
Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
Wrote online blog entries to address news developments or offer additional information, opinions or commentary on news events.
Collaborated with editors to ensure timely delivery of content pieces.
Conducted background research on players and teams prior to writing stories.
Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05-2027
High School Diploma -
Humphreys High School
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
06-2023
Skills
Critical Thinking
Team Collaboration
Teamwork
Sports Reporting
Sports Analysis
Relationship Building
Journalism Ethics
Photography
Writing and Editing
Online News Content
Time Management
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
Competed in the DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) Far East competition, covering journalism with students from Korea, Japan, and Guam.
Awarded first place in Sports Newspaper Writing (Individual award)
Awarded first place in a creative newspaper event (Group award)