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Work History
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Paola Yepez

Paola Yepez

Freelance Journalist
Lodi,CA

Summary

Dynamic journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious dedication with a background in delivering captivating visual, written, and online pieces. A storyteller and interviewer. Devoted to promoting sports and increasing news audience engagement with proactive strategies. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Softball Beat Writer

The State Hornet
Sacramento, CA
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Wrote timely recaps of every weekend's tournaments on softball team for online publication, coordinating images, tweeting and layout to deliver proper presentation.
  • Delivered authoritative softball's coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions to prepare for interviews
  • Followed up with sports editor for story updates, discuss future projects, and carefully checked research and all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.

Treasurer

Latinx Leadership Council
Sacramento, CA
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Embraced change to adapt within council's mission of inclusion and uplifting Latinx clubs and organizations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with organizations of Sacramento State.
  • Determined campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and future events of Latinx Council members.
  • Facilitated LLC discussion meeting for each clubs and organizations' updates.

KSSU Sports Host and Producer

KSSU
Sacramento, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Co-hosted Sacramento State's basketball games for pre-game, halftime, and game analysis for shows of student's radio station
  • Participated in promotional events for school.
  • Delivered newscasts; announced radio's commercials; delivered sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.
  • Monitored technical quality and program timing for incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.

Intern/College Assistance Migrant Program Leader

CAMP
Sacramento, CA
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Mentored 7 students to help their transition from high school to college and form "Home Away from Home" environment by planning their college journey.
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior in coordinated bi-weekly meetings with students about resources, questions and tips on how to succeed.
  • Strengthened community engagement to boost program's outreach across Sacramento area by email and phone calls.
  • Monitored students' progress and provided methods to resolving problems and tracked weekly updates to supervisor.

Youth Soccer Assistant Coach

City of Lodi, Youth Sports
Lodi, CA
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Trained and oversaw group of eight girls during soccer practice for three months.
  • Promoted love for the game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Established team's game plans throughout season to facilitated games with head coach.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Spanish

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
08.2016 - 12.2020

Skills

Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excelundefined

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Certifications: Green and Gold Leadership Certificates.

Timeline

Treasurer

Latinx Leadership Council
08.2020 - 12.2020

Softball Beat Writer

The State Hornet
01.2020 - 05.2021

KSSU Sports Host and Producer

KSSU
01.2019 - 01.2020

Intern/College Assistance Migrant Program Leader

CAMP
08.2017 - 05.2018

Youth Soccer Assistant Coach

City of Lodi, Youth Sports
08.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Spanish

California State University - Sacramento
08.2016 - 12.2020

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