Oliver Swats
Denver,CO
Summary
Motivated undergraduate student with experience in journalism and broadcasting. Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, seeking an internship to develop professional and leadership experience in the sports media industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf and Swim and Dive Beat Reporter
Indiana University Student TV
Bloomington, Indiana
08.2025 - Current
- Make packages for the Swim and Dive meets and Golf tournaments as a reporter
- Conduct interviews with coaches
- Use a high-quality camera to shoot video, and use InDesign to edit
- Am an anchor and a reporter on segments of the TV show, week to week
National Sports and Men's Tennis Beat Writer
Indiana Daily Student Newspaper
Bloomington, Indiana
08.2025 - Current
- Write articles on Indiana's national professional sports
- Cover and write articles on Indiana's mens golf team
- Write additional articles on big-picture topics for Indiana University sports
- Edit and proofread articles to ensure clarity and accuracy in writing
- Conduct interviews with players and coaches
Host and Expo
Cochino Taco
Denver, CO
10.2022 - Current
- Worked as a host, busser, and expo
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a high-volume service environment
- Coordinated tasks and seating with restaurant staff
Catering Server
Rising Higher Staffing Solutions
Denver, CO
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked at different venues such as Ball Arena, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Performing Arts, and Dicks Sporting Goods Park
- Interacted with people while serving food and drinks to them
- Worked in teams to get jobs done faster
- Worked as a cashier
Caddy
Cherry Hills Country Club
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Became a B caddy in my first summer
- Had to use teamwork with other caddies in the group
- Communicated effectively with golfers to address their needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana05-2028
Skills
- Using photo and video editing software, such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Collaborating with colleagues to create packages, editing and proofreading articles
- Developing interviewing techniques and on-screen competency
- Ability to adapt to situations
- Journalistic reporting
- Deadline management
- Proficient in Spanish
Accomplishments
Interviewed for and was awarded the Swim and Dive beat for the IUSTV as well as the National Sports beat for the IDS
Volunteer Experience
Adopt a Family Volunteer, all four years of High School, organized and ran a way for volunteers to provide Christmas gifts for those in need
Education
other
Timeline
Golf and Swim and Dive Beat Reporter
Indiana University Student TV
08.2025 - Current
National Sports and Men's Tennis Beat Writer
Indiana Daily Student Newspaper
08.2025 - Current
Host and Expo
Cochino Taco
10.2022 - Current
Catering Server
Rising Higher Staffing Solutions
05.2021 - 08.2023
Caddy
Cherry Hills Country Club
04.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Indiana University, Bloomington