Xavier Harris
Muncie,IN
Summary
Skilled in navigating the fast-paced environment of news analysis, reporting, and journalism with a background in conducting research to uncover essential facts and stories. Has excellent abilities in storytelling. ensuring accurate and impactful information. Has clear communication and great teamwork skills needed to conquer the task at hand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Reporter
Ball State NewsLink Indiana
Muncie, IN
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Hands-on video work with the Sony Z150 camera.
- Collaborated with editors, producers and other reporters in the newsroom environment.
- Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with sporting events.
- Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Put together well-thought-out news packages that later air on the 9 PM newscast.
- Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
- Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- I created written web stories after my publications aired.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Naperville, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Approached customers and started engaging conversations through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, improving team collaboration, and customer relationships.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve disputes between customers located outside of the country quickly and efficiently.
- Instructed clients on public speaking skills such as eye contact, poise, posture, body language, and gestures.
- Developed strategies for overcoming language barriers when interviewing people from different cultural backgrounds or countries.
Reporter
Neuqua Valley High School
Naperville, IL
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Produced audio and visual content for broadcast television or online platforms.
- Wrote, edited, and submitted news reports under tight deadlines.
- Conducted interviews with key figures within the school, and sources, to obtain information for stories.
- Ensured all material met established standards of journalism ethics.
- Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
- I monitored local topics in my town in order to do a report.
- Used social media outlets to connect directly with public.
- Wrote stories to prescribed editorial style and format standards, meeting expected objectives.
Media Camp Instructor
Neuqua Valley
Naperville, IL
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Collaborated with parents regarding their child's progress throughout the program period.
- Helped students who attended learn about the basics of shooting and filming.
- Built and deepened relationships with kids and families to enhance program goals and student success.
- Ensured a healthy, fun, and learning environment for students to learn about all things media.
- Contributed ideas to enhance learning for students.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Content creation strategies
- Strong writing skills
- Sports reporting
- Podcast production
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Interviewing techniques
- Video editing proficiency
- Multimedia storytelling
Accomplishments
- Wildcat Pride Award (2022)
- Walgreens tribute to service (3 years)
- First generation college student
Certification
- Reporting certified (NewsLink Indiana 2024,2025)
Timeline
Sports Reporter
Ball State NewsLink Indiana
09.2024 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
06.2021 - Current
Media Camp Instructor
Neuqua Valley
07.2019 - 07.2019
Reporter
Neuqua Valley High School
12.2018 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Ball State University
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