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KENNEDY WHETZEL

Edinburg

Summary

Motivated college student, currently enrolled and seeking opportunity to learn new skills and apply possessed skills in a professional environment. History of success in fast-paced, demanding settings. Experience in delivering polished reports highlighting breaking news, human-interest stories and political news stories/updates. Meets needs with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Looking to gain experience and knowledge in governmental settings, as I am pursue a career in political broadcasting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Labor

Whetzel Cattle Co.
01.2014 - 08.2023
  • Raised and showed cattle, sheep and pigs as 4-H livestock projects at fairs across Virginia
  • Cleaned animal pens and replenished with new bedding
  • Fed and watered livestock every morning and evening
  • Trained livestock
  • Cleaned animals and monitored behavior to ensure good health
  • Logged and managed paperwork and files from breeders and veterinarians
  • Completed registration forms and project information books for each animal
  • Helped with hay production
  • Assisted in mixing grain as feed for beef cattle
  • Picked and sold sweet corn

Leadership Camp Counselor

Shenandoah County Sheriff's Department
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Twice selected by school teachers and sheriff's department deputies to be a counselor at their annual leadership camp
  • Supervised campers and ensured their safety, development, growth, skill achievement and general well-being
  • Organized and lead various small and large group activities
  • Maintained a schedule for camp participants
  • Enforced camp rules and regulations
  • Monitored camper behaviors and communicated any concerns to camp leadership
  • Created positive, nurturing relationships with campers and provided a fun environment
  • Set a good example in promptness, manners, language and appearance
  • Created and maintained group unity by making everyone feel a part of the group
  • Worked with other counselors and camp leadership to ensure each child had an enjoyable experience

USA National Miss Junior Teen

USA National Miss Scholarship Organization
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • Promoted the UNM national platform 'The Crown C.A.R.E.S.'
  • Wrote and directed an educational video about the impact bullying has on students
  • Emceed national pageant
  • Read to preschoolers and spoke about treating others with kindness
  • Starred in numerous UNM promotional videos
  • Starred in promotional video for Vienna Fashions and became a 'Vienna Angel' model

Miss Junior High School America

Miss High School America Scholarship Organization
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Promoted the MHSA national platform 'B.R.A.V.E.'
  • Modeled in New York Fashion Week
  • Emceed multiple local and state pageants
  • Spoke at Central High School anti-bullying assembly
  • Appeared on WSLS 10 and gave anti-bullying presentation
  • Spoke on-stage about my experience as MJHSA at state pageants
  • Emceed the Cinderella's Closet makeover reveal and spoke at youth program at the MS Alliance of Virginia Conference
  • Spoke to local clubs and organizations about treating others with kindness and respect
  • Visited nine 2nd grade classrooms and gave anti-bullying presentations
  • Emceed and delivered speech about B.R.A.V.E
  • At Virginia Relay for Life event

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - DIGITAL MEDIA AND JOURNALISM

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2027

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Central High School
Woodstock, VA
05.2023

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • News reporting
  • Writing and editing
  • Research and investigation
  • Evaluating leads
  • Story development
  • Multitasking
  • Formatting
  • Activity coordination
  • Activity instruction

Timeline

Leadership Camp Counselor

Shenandoah County Sheriff's Department
06.2020 - 06.2021

USA National Miss Junior Teen

USA National Miss Scholarship Organization
07.2019 - 12.2020

Miss Junior High School America

Miss High School America Scholarship Organization
07.2017 - 06.2018

Farm Labor

Whetzel Cattle Co.
01.2014 - 08.2023

BACHELOR OF ARTS - DIGITAL MEDIA AND JOURNALISM

Liberty University

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Central High School

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