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Sarah Hite

Sarah Hite

Summary

Dynamic professional seeking a full-time role that presents challenges and opportunities to leverage strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving abilities. A solid foundation in journalism has evolved into a fervent interest in technical analysis and correspondence, supported by over ten years of experience in communications and five years in data and report writing. This background demonstrates a proven track record of conducting thorough technical research, updating records, and streamlining processes to enhance efficiency. Committed to contributing to organizational success through meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, consistently delivering valuable administrative support.

Work History

Zoning Analyst

PZR
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced due diligence reports for commercial real estate property developers.
  • Gathered, corresponded and organized materials to support cost segregation analyses for clients.
  • Researched and verified property zoning status to confirm it aligns with a proposed development plan or use with collected key details such as the property address, parcel number, and legal description to accurately locate it on the zoning map.
  • Identified and reviewed zoning district regulations and ordinances such as, permitted uses, development standards and densities to determine official designations for the property using the local government's zoning map.
  • Amended recent zoning changes to ensure compliance for clients to understand potential future impacts.

Data Expediter

Adfitech
  • Ensured the timely and accurate delivery of mortgage application data across various departments.
  • Coordinated with data analysts and other stakeholders to streamline data workflows, resolve data quality issues, and optimize data delivery processes.
  • Communicated with national banking institutions regarding confidential customer information.
  • Performed complex and technical duties, such as preparing presentations through gathered data, or preparing documents for audits or special reports.
  • Audited production reports, tracking data entry and processing errors.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.

Editor-in-chief

The Vista
  • Assigned manuscript submissions to editorial board for peer review and publishing determination.
  • Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
  • Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Developed and maintained database of high-quality boilerplate copy, enabling faster service and turnaround for time-sensitive projects.

Producer

Ucentral News
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Improved audience engagement with proactive strategies across different forms of media.
  • Followed local events closely to immediately break interesting and critical stories such as the COVID-19 Pandemic and the 2020 Midterm Election.

Reporter and Social Media Coordinator

The Vista and UCentral News
  • Wrote, edited and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Researched and produced daily news packages with captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Journalism

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
01-2020

Associate of Arts - Photography And Broadcast Journalism

Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Skills

  • Workflow optimization
  • Strong organizational scheduling abilities
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks
  • Social media management
  • Search engine optimization
  • Commercial property expertise
  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Thorough due diligence assessment
  • Research and data analysis
  • Technical research
  • In-depth investigative reporting

Timeline

Zoning Analyst

PZR

Data Expediter

Adfitech

Editor-in-chief

The Vista

Producer

Ucentral News

Reporter and Social Media Coordinator

The Vista and UCentral News

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Journalism

University of Central Oklahoma

Associate of Arts - Photography And Broadcast Journalism

Rose State College
Sarah Hite