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Owen Klein

East Liverpool,Ohio

Summary

Dynamic sports announcer with a proven track record of enhancing fan experiences at Mahoning Valley Scrappers games through exceptional audience engagement and clear, concise, and enthusiastic announcements. Skilled on the microphone with effective communication skills, consistently delivering professional and engaging performances. Demonstrated ability to multitask and maintain professionalism under pressure, elevating event atmospheres and ensuring information accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Your Sports Network
08.2024 - Current
  • Consistently received positive feedback from listeners regarding the quality and accuracy of play-by-play commentary provided during games.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various sports, showcasing broad knowledge and expertise in each field.
  • Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving early to games for thorough preparation, leading to high-quality broadcasts.
  • Cultivated relationships with coaches, players, and other industry professionals to gather exclusive insights for broadcast content.
  • Boosted listener engagement with insightful pre-game, halftime, and post-game discussions for a comprehensive understanding of the game.
  • Enhanced audience experience by providing in-depth analysis and engaging commentary during live sports broadcasts.

Public Address Announcer

Chartiers Valley High School
05.2024 - Current

As a Public Address Announcer you are responsible for engaging a live audience with clear, concise, and correct announcements. I introduce starting lineups for both teams as well as announce all of the goals and substitutions that are made in a lacrosse game.

Public Address Announcer

Mahoning Valley Scrappers
05.2024 - Current

I am currently the voice of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB draft league, located in Niles, Ohio. I am responsible for entertaining the audience during all home games at Eastwood Field. A PA announcer is responsible for providing clear, correct, and concise announcements to an audience. In this role, I am responsible for reading promotional reads an hour prior to each game. I also announce starting lineups, pitchers, and batters to the plate. Any announcement that needs to be read, I provide as the public address announcer. I provide all of my announcements in a professional and enthusiastic manner. I announce 40 collegiate baseball games each summer for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.

Public Address Announcer

North Allegheny High School
05.2024 - Current

I announced a basketball tournament, the Roundball classic at North Allegheny High School. The Roundball classic is an all star basketball game of underclassmen which includes the best high school basketball players of the Western, Pennsylvania area. In this role, I provided starting lineups for both teams, announced baskets as well as substitutions to the audience.

Spark Delivery Driver

Walmart
01.2024 - Current
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

Public Address Announcer

Kent State University Athletics
10.2023 - Current

I was the voice of the Kent State Golden Flashes Softball and Women's Soccer teams. I read pre-game reads that are provided by the marketing team. In addition, I provide an entertaining announcing style which adds to the overall fan experience at Dix Stadium and the Divine Diamond. I announce starting lineups, substiutions, and batters to the plate in Softball. I announce starting lineups, substiutions, corners, and goals for Soccer. Any information that needs to be relayed to the audience, I provide as the public address announcer.

Delivery Driver

DoorDash
06.2022 - Current
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.

Director of Broadcast Production

Akron RubberDucks
04.2023 - 05.2023

As a director of broadcast production team member for the Akron RubberDucks, i was responsible for shadowing the director and I helped to call the broadcast. I run audio and direct our camera operators. In addition, I helped set up and tear down equipment before and after games.

Public Address Announcer

East Liverpool High School
12.2021 - 02.2023

"And now all you potter fans, off your seat and on your feet." I took pride in my role as the public address announcer for the East Liverpool Lady Potters basketball program. I enjoyed bringing energy and enthusiasm to all of my announcements at the Potter fieldhouse. I enjoyed getting the crowd fired up and serving as entertainment to the audience. My main responsibility was to make pre-game announcements and announce starting lineups as well as fouls and baskets during the game.

Soccer Referee

Beaver Youth Soccer Association
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
  • Promoted fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
  • Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
  • Strengthened teamwork abilities by collaborating closely with assistant referees to make accurate offside calls or identify foul play incidents outside my line of sight.

Groundskeeper

River Valley Youth Baseball League
04.2018 - 04.2019

As a groundskeeper for River Valley Youth Baseball League, I was responsible for weed eating around the field, cutting the grass, and lining the fields.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Liverpool High School
East Liverpool, OH
05.2022

Skills

  • Audience Engagement
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Audio Operation/Microphone
  • English Grammar
  • Multitasking
  • Organization
  • Performance
  • Pronunciation
  • Teamwork
  • Vocals
  • Concentration
  • Promotions
  • Enthusiastic
  • Teleprompter
  • Script interpretation
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Active Listening
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Public Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Your Sports Network
08.2024 - Current

Public Address Announcer

Chartiers Valley High School
05.2024 - Current

Public Address Announcer

Mahoning Valley Scrappers
05.2024 - Current

Public Address Announcer

North Allegheny High School
05.2024 - Current

Spark Delivery Driver

Walmart
01.2024 - Current

Public Address Announcer

Kent State University Athletics
10.2023 - Current

Director of Broadcast Production

Akron RubberDucks
04.2023 - 05.2023

Delivery Driver

DoorDash
06.2022 - Current

Public Address Announcer

East Liverpool High School
12.2021 - 02.2023

Soccer Referee

Beaver Youth Soccer Association
04.2019 - 05.2022

Groundskeeper

River Valley Youth Baseball League
04.2018 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

East Liverpool High School
Owen Klein