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Resume

Education

Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa

 

Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication

Certificate of Leadership Studies, inor in Agricultural Education

GPA: 3.81/4.0

Graduated in May 2020

Danish Institute for Study AbroadCopenhagen, Denmark

 

Summer Session: May 2018 - June 2018

Courses: New Media and Changing Communities, and Visual Culture of Cities

Included visits to different media corporations, and a study tour of Berlin

Education
Equipment

Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa

 

Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication

Certificate of Leadership Studies, Minor in Agricultural Education

GPA: 3.88/4.0

Graduated in May 2020

Danish Institute for Study AbroadCopenhagen, Denmark

 

Summer Session: May 2018 - June 2018

Courses: New Media and Changing Communities, and Visual Culture of Cities

Included visits to different media corporations, and a study tour of Berlin

Relevant Work Experience

Student Videographer - Cyclones.tv

 

January 2017 - May 2020

  • Operate cameras and film highlights for a variety of live Iowa State sporting events

  • Film, and edit recap/promotional videos to be posted on Iowa State Athletics social media

  • Travel with different athletic teams as a stand-alone videographer

  • Assist with different broadcast tasks/Camera work for live broadcasts

  • Be responsible for and handle different visual, audio, and technological equipment

  • Work under full-time staff and follow a daily task assignment schedule

NewTek TriCaster

Panasonic AV-HS410

NewTek 3Play System

Blackmagic Broadcast Panel

Sony FS7 Camera

Sony A9 Camera

Zhiyun Crane (2)

Canon XH A1 Camera

Various Lenses

Various Microphones

LED Lights

DJI Osmo, Pro

Editing Software

Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019

Adobe After Effects CC 2019

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Video Production Intern - Iowa Cubs (MiLB)

 

April 2019 - September 2019

  • Directed 20+ live game broadcasts for I-Cubs games and IHSAA State Baseball Tournament

  • Controlled replay system, videoboard graphics, and broadcast graphics

  • Setup cameras daily/operated wireless camera for in-game promotions

  • Worked under Director of Multimedia Arts

Community Involvement

ISUtv – Student-led News Production

Sports Director | January 2019 - May 2020

  • Host weekly sports talk show, Cyclone InCYders

  • Organize staff to cover Cyclone sporting events

News Director | August 2017 - December 2018

  • Trained and mentored all on-air talent

  • Advised anchors on writing stories and making news packages

Newswatch Producer

  • Produce a news, sports, and weather broadcast bi-weekly

  • Write scripts using Inception news production software

News Anchor, Sports Anchor, Reporter

  • Written 100+ stories and broadcast 50+ times on air

  • Developed multiple news packages and covered sporting events

KURE 88.5 – Ames Alternative Radio

January 2017 - May 2019

  • Correspondent on live sports talk show, The Clone Zone

Ambassador for Greenlee School of Journalism and MC

 

January 2018 - May 2020

  • Peer mentor for current and prospective Greenlee students

  • Give tours and help with visits to the Greenlee school

  • Share my Greenlee experience at informational sessions for prospective Greenlee students

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