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LeVon Whittaker

South Bend,IN

Summary

Emmy award winning journalist covering sports, after five years in the technology industry and covering local sports in Indianapolis independently, I made the transition into television. I bring an energetic on-camera presence and the determination to become better every day, in every aspect of my career.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports MMJ

ABC57
02.2022 - Current
  • Primary focus to cover Notre Dame football, in addition to covering university athletics
  • Host, co-produce, manage photographers/editors for weekly high school football show
  • Utilized improvisation techniques to enhance shows
  • Find and tell relatable community stories

Pioneered High School Basketball Show

ABC57
11.2021 - Current
  • Co-produce, and host a weekly high school basketball show
  • Manage photographers/editors
  • Create weekly game schedule
  • Craft feature segments within the show

Elkhart County Beat Day Side MMJ

ABC57
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Lived in Elkhart County where I created relationships to gain access to stories in the community
  • Covered breaking news, weather, local politics, and community-based stories
  • Responsible for writing, shooting, and editing stories daily

Software Transition Specialist

Tangoe
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Focused on building, customizing and configuring Mobile Service Management platform designed for customers process orders with domestic and non-domestic carriers
  • Frequently audited and managed database of lines, programs and user information to create the most accurate system possible for companies to properly manage their mobility
  • Specialized in moving customers from an aging legacy platform to a newer, sleeker platform designed with automation and self-service in mind

Education

Master of Science - Information Communication Technology

University of Denver
Denver, CO
12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology And Communication Broadcast

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
06.2016

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Edius
  • Efficient video shooting
  • Time management
  • Effective Communication
  • Social Media Updating
  • Ability to connect with the community

Timeline

Sports MMJ

ABC57
02.2022 - Current

Pioneered High School Basketball Show

ABC57
11.2021 - Current

Elkhart County Beat Day Side MMJ

ABC57
04.2021 - 02.2022

Software Transition Specialist

Tangoe
12.2019 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Information Communication Technology

University of Denver

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology And Communication Broadcast

Indiana State University

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