Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Awards
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Otto Walker

Brooklyn

Summary

Dynamic and versatile student journalist with a proven track record at LREI Knightly News, adept at writing engaging stories and collaborating effectively. Excells in gathering information and interviewing diverse individuals, showcasing strong writing and interpersonal skills. Recognized for performance and commitment across many settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter

LREI Knightly News
09.2023 - Current
  • Write and submit accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborate with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Develop expertise in covering various beats, including sports, culture and politics, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
  • Meet deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.

School Admissions Assistant

LREI
08.2023 - Current

Provide admissions tours to prospective students, offering them a sense of the school and its offerings. Participate in student panels to provide overview of the program and answer any questions from applying families.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Block Island Recreation Department
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Led sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques, and scrimmaging to put skills into play.
  • Developed strong relationships with athletes and their families, fostering a supportive environment both on and off the court.
  • Managed equipment inventory, securing necessary items for optimal practice sessions.
  • Provided constructive feedback to players after games, identifying areas of improvement while also celebrating successes.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training drills and practice strategies.

Student Reporter

The School of The New York Times
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Attended intensive program taught by New York Times editors and reporters, learning sports storytelling from the people doing it in the field.
  • Acquired valuable knowledge about all aspects of print journalism.
  • Collaborated effectively with editors to refine articles for clarity and coherence before submission deadlines.
  • Strengthened writing skills through ongoing feedback from editorial staff and regular practice honing my craft.

Summer Intern

The Block Island Historical Society
06.2024 - 08.2024


  • Helped organize and catalogue historical materials, taking direction from museum staff and volunteers.
  • Ran museum giftshop, ticket sales and fielded general questions from visitors.
  • Assisted with fundraising events and programming.


Education

High School Diploma -

Little Red Elisabeth Irwin School
New York, NY
06-2026

Skills

  • Writing engaging and coherent stories from all angles
  • Gathering information
  • Interviewing all ages and types of people
  • Collaborating with colleagues

Accomplishments

    Completed Studio Art Honors Project every semester of high school

Awards

The Knights Award: Won the "good citizenship" award in Junior Varsity Basketball for excellent teamsmanship and commitment to the wellbeing of all players and the community as a whole.

Timeline

Assistant Basketball Coach

Block Island Recreation Department
07.2024 - 08.2024

Student Reporter

The School of The New York Times
07.2024 - 08.2024

Summer Intern

The Block Island Historical Society
06.2024 - 08.2024

Reporter

LREI Knightly News
09.2023 - Current

School Admissions Assistant

LREI
08.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Little Red Elisabeth Irwin School
Otto Walker