Lajadan Tolbert
Opelika
Summary
I am a sports journalist with skills in technical and creative writing, gained through researching and interviewing residents and students in Tuscaloosa to develop compelling stories. I am eager to help an organization meet their goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Property and Inventory Management
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Receive equipment from the University of Alabama and provide logistical support
- Write up and take detailed pictures of equipment to post on Govdeals.com to sell
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Planned lessons to help kids learn about the Bible, and sharpen their multiplication skills
- Recognized by the manager as timely and patient while in an understaffed environment
Summer Camp Counselor
Covington Rec
Opelika, AL
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Made sure children with disabilities were properly medicated and provided meals for those who did not have them
- Aided with organizing field trips for the kids
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Information Sciences, News Media/Sports Concentration, Digital, Public, and Professional Writing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2026
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- CapCut
- News Writing
- Broadcast Writing
- AP Style
- Storytelling
Journalism and Multimedia Experience
- Reported on campus and community topics through interviews and research.
- Wrote news stories, feature articles, and broadcast scripts using AP Style.
- Produced multimedia content using Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Adobe Express, and CapCut.
- Developed story ideas while meeting deadlines and maintaining journalistic ethics.
- Created digital content designed for online and social media audiences.
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2025 - 08.2025
Warehouse Associate
Property and Inventory Management
08.2023 - 01.2026
Summer Camp Counselor
Covington Rec
06.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Information Sciences, News Media/Sports Concentration, Digital, Public, and Professional Writing
The University of Alabama