OBJECTIVE
- To successfully contribute to your organization through my skills in journalism, public speaking, writing, and experience in television.
- Experience in various aspects of television, print, and online journalism.
- Well developed written and verbal communications; news articles, reports, instructing, and business letter writing.
- Refined problem solving skills, analytical skills, and ability to conduct background research and interviews.
- A team player with an outgoing personality.
- Experience in promotions and acting as a spokesman on news programs for major American television stations.
- Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Quark Xpress, INews, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Access, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Burli, and internet research.
EDUCATION
- Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, 2007 - 2009
- Completed a post-graduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism.
- Performed various positions for the Humber College news broadcast (Humber News). My most notable positions included: news anchor, writer, field reporter, audio board, sports anchor, line up editor, and producer.
- Performed various positions for 96.9 Radio Humber and the @Humber current affairs show. My most notable positions included: news reporter, segment producer, segment reporter, live show host, and live news broadcaster.
- Copy editor & reporter for the Humber College online publication (The Daily Planet). I reported in various media: text, video, and photo gallery.
- Business and technology reporter for the weekly college newspaper (The Humber Et Cetera).
- University of Western Ontario, 2002 - 2006
- Completed an honours double major in Information, Media Studies, and Political Science.
- Received an academic scholarship.
- Rogers Television, June 2009 - Present, Volunteer
- Contribute to two local news shows (First Local and Week In Review), field shoots, fill in for specialty shows as needed.
- VTR, Teleprompter, Studio Camera, Field Camera, Production Assistant.
- Red Hot Poker Tour, June 2008- Present, Event Promoter/Tournament Director
- Write poker related articles for online publication.
- Organized and ran free poker tournaments at various bars in Toronto and across the GTA.
- Buck Productions, April 2009, Production Assistant
- Assisted with the coordination of three separate commercial shoots, helped track material sources, and assisted the crew on-set during the tapings.
- Global Television 16 x 9: The Bigger Picture, Feb. 2009 – May 2009, Intern
- Conducting research, setting up interviews, shot listing, transcribing, conducting interviews, script and web writing.
- CTV, Aug. 2008, Connected Cruiser
- Promoted CTV Toronto and the local news team through community interaction at various events across Toronto and the GTA.
- TV Western, Dec. 2004 – April 2006, Comedy & Sports Programming Director
- Managed a team of volunteers as they worked on show segments
- Conducting on-camera interviews, reporting, script writing, editing, and filming
- Expert Tutors, Jan. – June 2008, Tutor
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for various subjects for students in elementary and high school
- E. Bo Young Talking Club, Dec. 2006 – Sept. 2007, English Tutor
- Taught children English and ESL at an after school academy in Gumi, South Korea
- Tristan and America, Sept. – Dec. 2006, Assistant Manager
- Supervised and managed employees at the clothing store.
- Spinmaster, May – Aug. 2005, Air Hogs Van Tour
- Travelled to outdoor events across the Eastern United States generating interest for the company’s products.
- Represented Spinmaster through several television and radio appearances.
- Captain Realty, 2004, Landscaper
- LeParc Banquet and Dining, 2001-2004, Assistant Decorative Coordinator
- Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, 2003, Water Technician
- McDonalds, 1998 - 2001, Crew Trainer
