Zachary Ford
Ebensburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented student with a proven track record at Slippery Rock Athletic Communications, adept in broadcasting and live sports production. Excelled in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a keen understanding of sports regulations. Expert in team collaboration and equipped with exceptional interpersonal communication abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
Slippery Rock Athletic Communications
Slippery, Pennsylvania
11.2022 - Current
- Work with many of SRU's 17 NCAA Division 2 teams, including football, men's and women's basketball, women's lacrosse, women's field hockey, men's and women's soccer, baseball, volleyball, and softball
- Broadcasting live sports, including providing play-by-play and color commentary
- Operating a camera to film games
- Working the computer-programmed live stream for games
Warehouse Team Member
Sheetz Distribution Center, LLC
Claysburg, Pennsylvania
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated inventory management by stacking/stocking products using a forklift
- Prepared orders for shipment to area stores
- Provided customer service when needed
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
Short Order Cook
Off The Rak
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Prepared and cooked food items such as sandwiches, salads, hamburgers, french fries, fried chicken, and other menu items according to established recipes.
- Followed safety policies and procedures while operating kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens and fryers.
- Cooked large batches of food quickly while following instructions accurately.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding sanitation standards throughout the kitchen area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Strategic Communications / Digital Media
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05-2026
Skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
- Works well in a team setting
- Attentive to details
- Knowlegeable about rules, regulations and player and team statistics in multiple sports at both college and professional levels
Volunteer Work
- Special Olympics - Slippery Rock University, October 2022 - Managed Bocce event, assuring adherence to rules and supported set-up and tear-down of the event
- Assistant Coach - Youth Basketball League, Ebensburg, PA - Winter 2022, 2023 - Introduced 2nd and 3rd graders to the fundamentals of basketball.
Timeline
Warehouse Team Member
Sheetz Distribution Center, LLC
06.2023 - 08.2024
Student Assistant
Slippery Rock Athletic Communications
11.2022 - Current
Short Order Cook
Off The Rak
06.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Strategic Communications / Digital Media
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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