Tyrone Heppard
East Syracuse,NY
Summary
Passionate professional with over a decade of experience in writing, researching and reporting. An adaptable, organized candidate with strong communication skill with success managing multiple priorities, networking and meeting deadlines. Dedicated to helping others and collaborating with peers to meet goals and create positive experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Entry II
Rapid Response Monitoring
03.2020 - Current
- Update and manage dozens of personal and private security systems across North America every day
- Review and upload dealer contracts; follow-up with dealers
- Contact authorities, navigate municipal websites to verify address jurisdiction for coverage
Warehouse Support Team Member
TCGPlayer.com
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Sort and process thousands of high-value trading cards daily
- Assist team leads in developing ways to increase productivity, securing inventory and train new hires.
- Coordinate and organize community gaming events with local libraries
City Reporter/Advertising Representative
Cortland Standard
05.2013 - 04.2018
- First Place, Daily Newspaper News Features or Series, 2016, Syracuse Press Club
- Regularly attended public meetings and events such as town halls and court hearings.
- Regularly Interviewed range of people including CEOs, professionals, and various industry experts
- Responsible for researching and verifying information on new, unfamiliar topics
- Establishing long-term connections with residents and officials for people for stories
- Meeting with business owners and to design and place advertisements in newspaper and company website
- Manage various accounts across Cortland County and offer customer service and support.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications - Journalism
State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2012
Associates Degree in Science Communications and Media Arts -
Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY08.2009
Skills
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Maintains confidentiality
- Strong Problem Solver
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- News writing
- Copywriting and editing
- Public Speaking
References
- Amy Heppard, wife & co-worker at Rapid. Met in college 518.772.7440
- Catherine Wilde, former reporter at the Cortland Standard 845.321.6603
- Bryant Clark, pastor; met in college 570.362.3662
- Kevin Conlon, former managing editor at the Cortland Standard, 607.591.9222
Timeline
Data Entry II
Rapid Response Monitoring
03.2020 - Current
Warehouse Support Team Member
TCGPlayer.com
04.2018 - 03.2020
City Reporter/Advertising Representative
Cortland Standard
05.2013 - 04.2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications - Journalism
State University of New York At Cortland
Associates Degree in Science Communications and Media Arts -
Broome Community College
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