Michael Dylan Payne
Nortonville,KY
Summary
Versatile Journalist takes on any issue and produces pieces quickly to take advantage of current public opinion. Hardworking, reliable, and enterprise professional bringing 4 years of experience. Highly experienced in still and video photography. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Platform Journalist
WPSD-TV
Paducah, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted interviews with key figures and sources to obtain information for stories.
- Researched, wrote, edited and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity.
- Gathered facts from multiple sources to complete investigative reports.
- Compiled data and statistics to supplement stories and features.
- Developed story ideas based on current events, trends or tips from viewers or readers.
- Reported live in the field during breaking news situations.
Reporter & Photojournalist
WKU College Heights Herald
Bowling Green, KY
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed story ideas based on current events, trends or tips from viewers or readers.
- Researched, wrote, edited and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity.
- Conducted interviews with key figures and sources to obtain information for stories.
- Scheduled and conducted interviews by asking targeted questions to capture quotes.
Internet Sales Manager
Leachman Buick Gmc Cadillac
Bowling Green, KY
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies for increasing internet sales volume.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends in web traffic, purchases and other behaviors.
- Created reports on website performance metrics such as page views, unique visitors and conversion rates.
- Monitored industry trends to stay ahead of competition in the digital space.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Negotiated product sales and trade-in deals for maximum profit.
Finance Manager
Tim Short Mitsubishi
Paducah, KY
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions.
- Developed strategies to increase auto finance sales volume while maintaining profit margins.
- Prepared and presented financial reports to upper management.
- Analyzed customer credit histories in order to determine eligibility for loans.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing by customers.
- Assessed risk associated with potential borrowers in order to minimize losses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2023
High School Diploma -
Hopkins County Central High School
Madisonville, KY05-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KYSkills
- Interviewing strength
- Research and fact-checking
- Story development skill
- Investigations expertise
- Deadline Management
- Source building
- Writing and editing
- Breaking News Coverage
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Member, Society of Professional Journalists
- Group winner, CPA Pacemaker Award, 2021 Tornado Coverage
- Fleischaker-Greene First Amendment Scholar, WKU, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Multi-Platform Journalist
WPSD-TV
09.2023 - Current
Internet Sales Manager
Leachman Buick Gmc Cadillac
12.2020 - 06.2021
Reporter & Photojournalist
WKU College Heights Herald
08.2020 - 01.2023
Finance Manager
Tim Short Mitsubishi
10.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Hopkins County Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Madisonville Community College
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