Mia McComish
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Motivated journalism and sports communication student at Marquette University, with experience in reporting, production, and sports communication. A storyteller skilled in interviewing and deadline-driven assignments. Passionate about getting stories out to the right people.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Carnevor Steakhouse
Milwaukee, WI
10.2025 - Current
- Greet guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere as soon as they walk in.
- Managed a reservation system, optimizing table assignments for efficiency.
- Maintained a good demeanor, a welcoming personality, and good communication skills.
Staff Writer (Freelance)
Pen City Current
Fort Madison, IA
03.2025 - Current
- Researched local news stories to develop engaging articles and features.
- Conducted interviews with community members.
- Wrote informative pieces on local events, enhancing community engagement.
Summer Camp Counselor
Kroc Center
South Bend, IN
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Each week, I would work with the kids for about eight hours a day, doing different activities and planning different activities.
- We would have to talk to the kids when they're having rough days and calm them down as much as needed.
Video/Audio Production Trainee
Marquette Wire
03.2024 - 05.2024
- We would assist different radio shows on campus and make sure they had the correct equipment.
- We produced our own videos, such as an interview with the President of the University.
Media Intern
Regional Radio Sports Network
Mishawaka, IN
08.2023 - 05.2024
- I worked with game prep each week, preparing stats from the past week, and what to work with for the following week.
- For a number of local colleges and high schools, I did color commentary for soccer and basketball, and interviewed coaches during halftime about their performance and what they can do better.
- I assisted them in their high school football book for Indiana, including stats and player names.
Education
Sports Journalism
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2028
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Elkhart, IN06-2024
Dual Credit classes
Ivy Tech Community College
Audio/Video Production/College credit
Elkhart Area Career Center
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Active listening
- Customer service expertise
- Interpersonal skills
- Public speaking proficiency
- Production knowledge
- Versatile sports knowledge
- Adobe software basics
Extracurricular Activities
Pickleball Club, 12/01/24, CURRENT Speech and Debate Team, 10/01/21, 01/31/24 Soccer team, 08/01/20, 10/31/23 School Newspaper, 08/01/20, 06/30/24
Timeline
Hostess
Carnevor Steakhouse
10.2025 - Current
Staff Writer (Freelance)
Pen City Current
03.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Kroc Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Video/Audio Production Trainee
Marquette Wire
03.2024 - 05.2024
Media Intern
Regional Radio Sports Network
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sports Journalism
Marquette University
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Dual Credit classes
Ivy Tech Community College
Audio/Video Production/College credit
Elkhart Area Career Center