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Olivia L. Armstrong

Breezy Point,MN

Summary

Dependable videographer familiar with managing multiple stages of various projects from pre- to post- production. Knowledgeable about shot composition. Enthusiastic about finding creative ways to tell stories.

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

Brainerd High School

Junior High Speech Coach
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Guide students through the competitive speech season. Help them learn techniques to strengthen their public speaking skills.
  • Enhanced students' public speaking skills by implementing personalized coaching techniques and strategies.
  • Identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans to help students' thrive.
  • Helped improve students' non-verbal communication skills by focusing on body language, facial expressions, and eye contact during practices.

PBS

Lakeland Public Television Summer Intern
05.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Shadowed a reporter for half of the summer.
  • Wrote news stories, conducted interviews, gathered secondary footage, recorded voice-over and stand-ups, as well as edited material for news packages and VO-SOTs.
  • Strengthened relationships with local communities by attending and participating in community events as a representative of the television station.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Collaborated closely with video editors, ensuring visually appealing news packages that effectively communicated key messages.

Crosswoods Golf Course

Tiki Bar Bartender
08.2022 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.

Education

Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN

Associate of Arts from Videography
05.2024

Skills

  • Language Proficiency
  • Audience Engagement
  • Stress Management
  • Active Listening
  • Public Speaking Expertise
  • Speech Writing
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management

Timeline

Lakeland Public Television Summer Intern

PBS
05.2023 - 08.2023

Junior High Speech Coach

Brainerd High School
12.2022 - Current

Tiki Bar Bartender

Crosswoods Golf Course
08.2022 - 10.2023

Central Lakes College

Associate of Arts from Videography
Olivia L. Armstrong