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William (Billy) Koontz IV

William (Billy) Koontz IV

Frederick,MD

Summary

I've excelled as a realtor for the last few years, but my ultimate goal and true passion have always been sports and content creation for fellow sports fanatics. My background in writing, editing and communication I feel also make me an ideal candidate for this position!

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

Keller Williams
09.2017 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.

Sports Writer

Hagerstown Herald Mail
07.2013 - 12.2016
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across Maryland to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
  • Conducted and transcribed interviews with high school and college athletes, managers, coaches and other sports personnel on weekly basis.
  • Covered an array of sports, from football, basketball and baseball, to duckpin bowling and roller derby!

Intern

Beyond Sports Network
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of the Beyond Sports Network National Scouting Combine, where we showcased hundreds of FCS, D2, D3 and NAIA prospects to professional leagues.
  • Wrote numerous pieces for our website, primarily on NCAA Football.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Rec And Leisure Studies, Sports Communication

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
08-2013

Skills

  • Audience engagement
  • Communicating within a team and with clients to produce the desired results
  • Writing of a vast array of content
  • Editing personal work and the work of colleagues for print
  • Consistent meeting of deadlines and working on a tight schedule
  • Adept at math and statistics
  • Relating to individuals from all walks of life and an ultimate people person
  • Learning-based mind, always willing to try new things and open to constructive criticism and guidance

Timeline

Realtor

Keller Williams
09.2017 - Current

Sports Writer

Hagerstown Herald Mail
07.2013 - 12.2016

Intern

Beyond Sports Network
05.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Rec And Leisure Studies, Sports Communication

Shepherd University