Kelly Hines
Tulsa,OK
Summary
I have two decades of experience in journalism including time spent at two daily newspapers and a television station. I've also been an animal rescue volunteer for seven years, serving on the board of three nonprofit organizations and acting as publicity chairwoman for another. I've spent the past eight months in a variety of roles at Spay Oklahoma, a nonprofit that runs a low-cost spay and neuter clinic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant
Spay Oklahoma
11.2023 - Current
I contribute significantly to a fast-paced work environment by handling animals at check-in and pick-up; going over after-care instructions with owners; answering the door throughout the day; advising the public on available resources; making all social-media posts; finding additional funding when necessary; working with outside organizations; cleaning crates and cages and managing laundry; and doing whatever else needs to be done.
Sports Writer
Tulsa World
10.2010 - 04.2023
I spent more than a decade as a college football and basketball beat writer. I was selected a national top-10 beat writer and won multiple state awards, and I was a voter for the Associated Press men's basketball poll for five seasons and the Heisman Trophy for three seasons. I covered the Final Four (2014), the NBA Finals (2012), four additional NCAA championships, eight college football bowls, a golf major and more than 20 high school state championships.
Web Content Producer
Tulsa World
07.2009 - 10.2010
Web Content Producer
Griffin Media
01.2009 - 07.2009
Breaking News Reporter
Tulsa World
09.2007 - 01.2009
Sports Copy Editor
The Oklahoman
05.2006 - 09.2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2007
Skills
- Writing and storytelling
- Developing relationships
- Communicating effectively
- Fundraising
- Using social media
- Handling tight deadlines
- Collaborating with others
- Analyzing complex situations
Organizations
- T-Town TNR: Volunteer since 2016, trapping 3,000 cats, assisting with media releases and handling interviews
- Sapulpa Furry Friends: Current vice president and board member; oversee cat intake and placement
- Outsiders TNR: Helped found as a nonprofit organization, served on the board and acted as an adviser
- Prairie Pet Coalition: Was a founding member who worked to establish the organization and its bylaws
References
- Samantha Polen, T-Town TNR executive director: 918-606-3756; polentulsa@gmail.com
- Patrick Prince, Tulsa World editor: 918-289-9586; patrick.prince@tulsaworld.com
- Kayla Johnson, Sapulpa Furry Friends president: 918-519-7326; kwatson062417@gmail.com
Timeline
Assistant
Spay Oklahoma
11.2023 - Current
Sports Writer
Tulsa World
10.2010 - 04.2023
Web Content Producer
Tulsa World
07.2009 - 10.2010
Web Content Producer
Griffin Media
01.2009 - 07.2009
Breaking News Reporter
Tulsa World
09.2007 - 01.2009
Sports Copy Editor
The Oklahoman
05.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Oklahoma State University
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