Madison Richgels
Duluth,MN
Summary
Creativity-driven inspiring Journalist with 4 years in professional writing, and 1 year in journalistic writing. Currently writing stories for publication for Lake Voice and The Bark. Finding unique news-worthy stories that cater to the audience and props them to think in a new perspective. Organized, dependable, passionate and hard-working to ensure work is worthy enough to be proud of. Detail-oriented and a collaborative team player to grow myself and others around.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Cloud 9 Asian Bistro
Duluth, MN
08.2023 - Current
- Built meaningful relationships with customers while providing quality service and able to resolve customer complaints professionally to maintain a positive reputation.
- High-paced environment instilled crucial time management skills
- Maintained knowledge on the restaurant, menu, and kitchen practices to inform customers and help them make personal decisions.
Barista
Mystic Lake Casino
Prior Lake, MN
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Journalism
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MN05.2025
High School Diploma -
New Prague High School
New Prague, MN06.2020
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and form relationships
- Upselling products to meet certain quotas
- Reliable and Responsible
- Active listening and analytic thinking while working in a group setting
- Creative thinking to develop meaningful content
- Professional and journalistic writing skills
- Able to utilize AP style to write appropriate content for a news room
- Deadline management
- Strong research skills to find related sources
- Use ethical reporting to seek truth in a way that is fair
- Knowledge of various media platforms
- Creative storytelling that engages the audience
Websites
Accomplishments
- "Galleon: Next Biggest Ship to leave Duluth" published in The Bark
- "Comedy: Food for the soul and building block for connections" published in The Bark
- "Minnesota black bears are on the move and our territories are crossing" published in Lakevoice and was voted and won the foam finger prize.
- "A look back the 2012 flood: stormwater and infrastructure in Duluth" published in LakeVoice
Timeline
Server
Cloud 9 Asian Bistro
08.2023 - Current
Barista
Mystic Lake Casino
03.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Journalism
University of Minnesota - Duluth
High School Diploma -
New Prague High School