Vergil Demery III
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional with multiple years of experience providing comprehensive journalistic expertise for a variety of organizations and entities. Adept at television production, technical writing, graphic design and additions, and regulatory compliance. Collaborative and engaging, with a proven track record of ensuring that specific information is recorded and distributed accurately and in an unbiased manner for viewers and listeners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Wake Tech Community College
Raleigh , NC
02.2024 - Current
- Worked in the ILC (individualized learning center) and Writing Center, aiding students in English coursework, paper development, paper editing, MLA, APA, and Chicago style formatting, study skills development, ESL learning, technical skills learning, and various other subjects.
- Facilitated group discussions among students about class topics or assigned readings.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations.
- Provided feedback to students on their progress throughout the semester.
- Acted as lead and managed various forms of paperwork and back-end housekeeping issues.
- Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction
Loan Administration Intern
State Employees Credit Union
Raleigh , NC
09.2023 - Current
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Maintained accurate records and files pertaining to departmental areas of responsibility.
- Wrote procedures, reports, and technical documents in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Handled incoming and outgoing supplies and packages and routed them to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Graduate Assistant
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
Durham , NC
08.2023 - Current
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Assist in editing research Journal published at the university
- Analyzed data to assist professors with various projects.
- Supported department faculty with administrative assistance, as well as curriculum and research support
NHL Broadcast Operator
SportsMEDIA Technology Corp
Durham , NC
10.2021 - Current
- Work on NHL live television productions both local and national
- Edit highlights for the production
- Add graphics to the live feed
- Maintain relationships with Broadcast Producers
- Work in a competitive fast-paced broadcast environment
Producer/On Air Talent
Learfield/Learfield IMG College
Winston-Salem , NC
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked as a producer and as on-air talent for the Kent State Football and Basketball Radio Broadcast
- During My time as producer/on-air talent, the production went from a streaming-only production to being on ESPN Radio (WKNR 850 AM in Cleveland)
- Run the board , make sure levels are correct, fire the commercials, edit highlights, trim audio, edit clips, and make sure the broadcast goes smoothly
- On air for a pre-game, halftime, and postgame segment
- The on-air segment is a speaking role reading scores for other national games
- Write the scripts for all on-air segments., for the company
On Air Talent
AudioNet Campus Radio
Durham , NC
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Read the morning news
- Host a Hip-Hop and R&B show Tuesdays from 4 to 7
- Worked Soundboard
- Wrote scripts for news segments
Tutor
Varsity Tutors
Raleigh , NC
09.2018 - 01.2021
- For students of all levels
- Mainly worked with elementary and middle school students but have also helped college students with their papers
- Worked with ESL adults and help adults edit important documents such as application letters
- Maintained relationships with clients as I was a freelancer.
Intern
WNCU 90.7 FM
Durham , NC
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Wrote News Stories for the station
- Read a few on-air stories
- Read the morning news
- Helped with general work around the office/ station
- Edited clips in adobe audition.
Intern Journalist
NC Arts Council
Raleigh , NC
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Wrote Articles that were published online
- Interviewed Artist
- Worked with film and sound crew at concerts as well as with artist interviews
- Traveled across the state to highlight artists and towns.
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
Freelance Writer
Presto Media
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked as a freelance writer for the company.
- Wrote articles for various websites.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Maintained a 4-star writer rating from clients.
- Wrote articles on a wide range of topics from sports to how the green river killer was caught
- Researched and wrote informative and accurate articles for various publications.
- Used strong grammar and research skills to craft well-written, mistake-free copy.
Journalist
Blasting News
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Wrote NFL Draft Articles as a freelance writer
- Wrote multiple articles that made the front page of the sports section or the trending section on the website
- Edited my own articles
- Followed stories in real-time to break updates as fast and accurately as possible.
- Wrote factually correct, concise and engaging news stories within tight deadlines.
- Introduced fresh and new angles on previously-reported material to update and inform readers.
Writing Associate
Oberlin College
Oberlin , OH
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Job is only available to students who are recommended by a professor
- Assisted students with all steps in the writing process (drafting, proofing, editing)
- Taught first-year students about the writing process
- Worked with people in the community to improve their public speaking.
Journalist
Oberlin Review
Oberlin , OH
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Wrote about local interest stories such as a community center needing funding and city council meetings
- Interviewed people in order to accurately report their stories
- Met weekly deadlines and worked in a newsroom with an editor
- Edited the audio that was related to interviews.
Education
BA - English
North Carolina Central University
01.2023
Master of Arts - English
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NCEnglish
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OHSkills
- English
- Journalism
- Proofreading
- Public Speaking
- Tutoring
- Writing Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Pro Tools
- Adobe Audition
- Technical Writing
- Research
- Blogging
- Presentation Skills
- Copy Editing
- Public Relations
- Content Creation
- Video Production
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- WordPress
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Premiere
- Creative writing
- Social media management
- Mac OS
- Video editing
- Fast Player
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Copywriting
- Filming
- Links
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Script Writing
- Beat Reporting
- Field Reporting
- Political Story Writing
- Video Editing
- Fact-Checking
- Interviewing Strength
- Sports Reporting
- Public and Media Relations
- Blog Writing
- Editing
- Editing and Proofreading
- Social Media
Work Links
- http://web.archive.org/web/20220728032129/https://www.ncarts.org/comehearnc/365-days-music/honoring-legacy-lenora-helm-continues-down-path-nina-simone
- http://web.archive.org/web/20220728032247/https://www.ncarts.org/comehearnc/365-days-music/jazz-higher-purpose-ocean-city-jazz-festival-preserves-north-carolinas
- http://web.archive.org/web/20220807135403/https://www.ncarts.org/comehearnc/365-days-music/gospel-concert-opens-eyes-kinston%E2%80%99s-music-legacy
- https://us.blastingnews.com/editorial-staff/vergil-demery-iii/
- https://us.blastingnews.com/sports/2018/03/nfl-draft-top-edge-rushers-available-in-the-2018-nfl-draft-002467335.html
- https://us.blastingnews.com/sports/2018/04/us-attorneys-office-files-additional-charges-in-fbi-basketball-probe-002499573.html
- https://www.ncarts.org/comehearnc/365-days-music/gospel-concert-opens-eyes-kinston%E2%80%99s-music-legacy
- https://www.ncarts.org/comehearnc/365-days-music/honoring-legacy-lenora-helm-continues-down-path-nina-simone#:~:text=Honoring%20a%20Legacy%3A%20Lenora%20Helm%20Continues%20Down%20the,handful%20of%20female%2C%20African%20American%20big%20band%20leaders.
- https://www.ncarts.org/comehearnc/365-days-music/jazz-higher-purpose-ocean-city-jazz-festival-preserves-north-carolinas
- https://oberlinreview.org/10504/news/after-grant-denial-community-center-seeks-new-path-to-funding/
- https://oberlinreview.org/10226/news/shift-space-to-stay-open-grow-client-base/
- https://oberlinreview.org/9994/uncategorized/faculty-look-to-achieve-carbon-neutrality/
- https://oberlinreview.org/9764/news/govhr-to-take-control-of-city-manager-search/
- https://oberlinreview.org/9747/news/shift-project-to-open-office-space-downtown/
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Wake Tech Community College
02.2024 - Current
Loan Administration Intern
State Employees Credit Union
09.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
08.2023 - Current
NHL Broadcast Operator
SportsMEDIA Technology Corp
10.2021 - Current
Producer/On Air Talent
Learfield/Learfield IMG College
08.2021 - 08.2023
On Air Talent
AudioNet Campus Radio
08.2019 - 05.2021
Intern
WNCU 90.7 FM
08.2019 - 12.2019
Intern Journalist
NC Arts Council
05.2019 - 08.2019
Tutor
Varsity Tutors
09.2018 - 01.2021
Freelance Writer
Presto Media
02.2018 - 08.2018
Journalist
Blasting News
01.2018 - 03.2018
Writing Associate
Oberlin College
09.2016 - 01.2018
Journalist
Oberlin Review
02.2016 - 06.2016
BA - English
North Carolina Central University
Master of Arts - English
North Carolina Central University
English
Oberlin College
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