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Michael P. Whitaker

Canton

Summary

Dependable, highly motivated sports journalist with experience covering Detroit Red Wings, Pistons, and Tigers as well as daily stories impacting all aspects of Detroit sports along with the entire NHL and NFL. Capabilities include developing and reporting interesting, accurate stories under strict deadlines for social media and print outlets.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Creator

Clutch Points
04.2024 - Current
  • Feature articles with in-depth analysis of various NHL teams
  • General news coverage of the NHL as well as the NFL, including game recaps and breaking news

Content Creator

Hockey Feed
05.2021 - Current
  • Daily publication of relevant hockey-centered stories and news updates for all 32 National Hockey League teams
  • Publishing breaking news and crediting proper sources under timely deadlines

Sports Production Assistant

Bally Sports Detroit
01.2021 - Current
  • Daily publication of complete coverage for all popular sports at high school, college and professional levels, with special emphasis on
  • Detroit Red wings, Pistons, and Detroit Tigers
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories
  • Covered numerous events personally, attending games to create buzz and offer expert coverage.

Maintenance Specialist

Huron Valley Tennis Club
05.2015 - Current
  • Performed general weekly maintenance of private sports club
  • Assists in maintaining professional appearance of clubhouse and courts.

Sports Journalist, Graphic Artist

Detroit Sports Nation
01.2015 - 10.2022
  • Created accurate and authoritative daily sports coverage for all metro Detroit teams, with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions
  • Produced stories and coverage of daily events for Detroit
  • Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, and Lions
  • Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes, with special emphasis on NHL and Detroit Red Wings
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.

Sports Journalist

Detroit Sports Media
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Took publication to forefront of regional sports journalism by maintaining complete coverage for all popular sports at high school, college and professional levels
  • Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions
  • Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise.

Front Desk Coordinator

Fitness
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention
  • Checked-in late-arrival guests, collected payments and verified reservation details to maintain customer satisfaction.

Porter

Art Van Furniture
06.2008 - 02.2013
  • Loading/unloading trucks, moving and setting up furniture displays, assisting customers with deliveries

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
05.2019

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Lutheran Westland
Westland, Michigan
06.2007

Skills

  • Superior Verbal and Written
  • Communication Skills
  • On-scene Reporting
  • Relationship Building with
  • Customers and Athletes
  • Story Creation and Editing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Creating professional-grade
  • Graphics using Adobe Photoshop
  • Daily Reporting
  • Creative Writing
  • Social Media Management

Timeline

Content Creator

Clutch Points
04.2024 - Current

Content Creator

Hockey Feed
05.2021 - Current

Sports Production Assistant

Bally Sports Detroit
01.2021 - Current

Sports Journalist

Detroit Sports Media
06.2018 - 06.2020

Maintenance Specialist

Huron Valley Tennis Club
05.2015 - Current

Sports Journalist, Graphic Artist

Detroit Sports Nation
01.2015 - 10.2022

Front Desk Coordinator

Fitness
07.2013 - 08.2015

Porter

Art Van Furniture
06.2008 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Washtenaw Community College

High School Diploma -

Lutheran Westland

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