Michael Martinez
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Driven Sports Reporter with experience and talent in attending sports events to report on games. Expert in providing unbiased reporting of game recaps and sports stats. Successful in leveraging social media to engage with followers. Strong leadership skills and inclusion in teamwork.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
Iowa State Daily
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
- Provided reporting on soccer sports games with consistency regardless of weather conditions.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Hospitality Specialist
Chick-fil-A
03.2023 - Current
- Trained and supervised staff to provide highest level of customer service.
- Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Manager
Cactus 2 Mexican Restaurant
08.2022 - Current
- Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.
- Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
- Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2025
Skills
- Active Listening
- Associated Press (AP) Style
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Team Collaboration
Leadership/Extracurricular
Iowa State Sports Media Club, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Vice President
- Risk Management, Enforce Bylaws, Oversee all committees
- Secretary
- Organize records, communicate with national headquarters, alumni relations, run all social media accounts
- Lip Sync Co-Chair
- Organize all chapter practices, create choreography and script for skit, teach others on dancing
- Yell Like Hell Co-Chair
- Organize all chapter practices, create choreography and script for skit, teach others on ISU traditions
Timeline
Sports Reporter
Iowa State Daily
08.2023 - Current
Hospitality Specialist
Chick-fil-A
03.2023 - Current
Manager
Cactus 2 Mexican Restaurant
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Iowa State University
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