Michael Lindsay
Greenville,PA
Summary
Motivated sports reporter with two years of experience reporting game and feature stories in western Pennsylvania. Talented in providing reliable and balanced reporting of sports statistics and game-play recaps. Driven to attend events to provide fans with excellent reporting of games.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
The Record-Argus
Greenville, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Wrote articles for the newspaper and its websites about sports topics.
- Researched current trends in the sports industry to inform stories.
- Collaborated with editors, producers and other reporters in the newsroom environment.
- Developed relationships with sources within the sports community for exclusive information.
- Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
- Interviewed players and coaches to provide fans with team insights.
- Captured high-quality action shots of athletes during sporting events.
- Edited and processed digital images for publication on websites and in print.
- Organized, labeled, and stored photos according to company guidelines.
- Created promotional material including headshots, team pictures, and other visuals related to sports photography.
- Wrote compelling headlines, captions and cutlines for articles.
- Compiled, designed and layout pages for print.
VIP Hospitality
BOM Staffing
Southern Pines, NC
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Welcomed guests and assisted with reservations, check-ins and inquiries.
- Worked with clients to coordinate details of special functions to ensure events ran smoothly.
- Resolved guest problems and complaints to improve overall satisfaction.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of reservations processes and time management during peak periods.
- Supervised staff and assigned duties for complete coverage.
- Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
Internship Student
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided on-site and on-location filming services by setting up lighting and audio and resolving technical issues.
- Composed and framed each shot and applied technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters and camera settings.
- Conferred with directors, sound and lighting technicians and other crew members to determine shots and discuss assignments.
- Prepared cameras and tested angles and camera movements to capture quality footage
- Set up and configured equipment to capture indoor and outdoor shots.
- Documented messages left by callers and delivered vital information to intended employees.
- Worked closely with producer and technical team to create single and multi-camera field productions.
- Monitored quality control of audio sources for live and taped productions, adjusting amplification and equalization.
Floor Technician/Scorekeeper
LA KINGS ICE TOWN RIVERSIDE
Riverside, CA
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked to maintain ice rink conditions.
- Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Judged performances in sporting competitions to award points, impose scoring penalties and determine results.
- Clarified rules for teams and players and helped resolve questions or gameplay issues.
- Updated league, player and team statistics with data from latest games.
- Checked activities against game and league rules to help mediate disputes.
- Documented running score throughout adult league and travel hockey games, incidents, injuries and timeouts.
- Attended to skaters after accidents, falls or incidents and prepared documentation.
- Addressed guest conflicts with poise and tact and alerted shift managers to incidents.
- Monitored skaters for adherence to rules and ice safety policies.
Volunteer IN-HOUSE HOCKEY COACH
LA KINGS ICE TOWN RIVERSIDE
Riverside, CA
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Guided athletes with encouragement and motivation to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
VOLUNTEER COACH/Camp Counselor Volunteer
BOB HARTLEY'S HIGH INTENSITY HOCKEY CAMP
York , PA
07.2015 - 07.2015
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BS Communication Studies in Sports Communication
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC05.2022
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Woodgrove
Purcellville, VA06.2015
Skills
- Deadline Management
- Interviewing techniques
- Sports analysis
- Checking facts
- Layouts
- Associated Press Style
- Digital Photography
- Story Editing
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Writing and editing
- Online News Content
- Checklists and Recordkeeping
- Willingness to Learn
- Strong Work Ethic
- Flexible Schedule
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Productivity and Time Management
- Positive Team Player
- Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Timeline
Sports Reporter
The Record-Argus
07.2022 - Current
VIP Hospitality
BOM Staffing
05.2022 - 06.2022
Internship Student
Campbell University
02.2022 - 04.2022
Volunteer IN-HOUSE HOCKEY COACH
LA KINGS ICE TOWN RIVERSIDE
03.2016 - 08.2016
Floor Technician/Scorekeeper
LA KINGS ICE TOWN RIVERSIDE
02.2016 - 01.2017
VOLUNTEER COACH/Camp Counselor Volunteer
BOB HARTLEY'S HIGH INTENSITY HOCKEY CAMP
07.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - BS Communication Studies in Sports Communication
Campbell University
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Crafton Hills College
High School Diploma -
Woodgrove