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Work History
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Podcast Host
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Nicholas Palazzolo

Gurnee,IL

Summary

Diligent Professional with conceptualizing and reporting on stories,versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online and print platforms. Proficient in customer service skills, with experience in high-stress and high-performance environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Broadcaster

Radio DePaul Sports
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced viewer experience by delivering engaging and informative sports commentary during live broadcasts.
  • Conducted in-depth research on teams, players, and statistics to provide accurate information during broadcasts.
  • Developed strong relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.

Travel Baseball Coach

Prime Athletics
10.2022 - Current
  • Improved team performance by developing comprehensive practice plans and focusing on individual player development.
  • Assisted athletes in setting personal goals and provided guidance on how to achieve them through tailored training sessions.
  • Served as mentor to student-athletes, providing academic support and guidance throughout their high school careers.
  • Fostered culture of accountability and responsibility among players, resulting in fewer disciplinary issues and increased team cohesion.

Baseball Umpire

Fox Valley Blues Association
02.2020 - Current
  • Mediated disputes between players and coaches to maintain safe, fair play.
  • Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
  • Officiated games fairly and impartially using sound judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires. Fielded questions from athletes and coaches regarding specific scenarios and calls.

Staff Writer

College Of Lake County
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2025

Associate of Arts -

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Personal Interview Strengths
  • Investigative research
  • Multimedia journalism background
  • Public speaking expertise
  • Remote broadcasting experience
  • Comrex and Axia IQ sound board equipment trained
  • Adobe Audition Proficient

Podcast Host

Podcast Host of "Hear Me Out" Sports Talk Podcast. Breaking down all of the events in Chicago Sports, booking guests to appear on the podcast, as well as giving well throughout opinion on diverse sports topics.

Accomplishments

  • 2nd Place winner for Sports Column presented by Illinois Community College Journalism Association in November 2023
  • 3rd Place winner for Editorial Writer of the Year presented by Illinois Community College Journalism Association in November 2023

Timeline

Sports Broadcaster

Radio DePaul Sports
09.2023 - Current

Staff Writer

College Of Lake County
02.2023 - 05.2023

Travel Baseball Coach

Prime Athletics
10.2022 - Current

Baseball Umpire

Fox Valley Blues Association
02.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication

DePaul University

Associate of Arts -

College of Lake County

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