Hard-hitting sports reporter and on-air talent with a strong reporting background and expertise in covering multiple sports at all levels. Devoted to promoting sports and increasing audience engagement with proactive strategies. Well-known for delivering original interviews, features and game stories for area sports teams. Top notch on-air talent by providing informational and engaging sports shows. Excellent in conducting sports interviews with coaches and athletes. Dedicated to providing on-location reporting by attending sports events regardless of weather conditions. Profound in content development.
Skills
Sports features
Checking facts
Time management
Sports expertise
Analyzing sports plays
Associated Press style
AP style editing
Event coverage
Game statistics
Headline writing
Reporting
Game analysis
Fluent speaker
Adobe Audition
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe software
Adobe Illustrator
Excellent grammar
Proofreading and editing
Radio broadcasting
Teleprompter use
Broadcast media
On-camera skills
Video editing
Work History
MIAA Insider (Internship), 08/2021 to Current Lee Enterprises, Incorporated – Grand Island, NE,
Conduct thorough interviews with all 14 MIAA football coaches.
Write scripts for voice-overs that are tagged with highlights of MIAA football.
Record voice-overs.
Research all MIAA sporting events taking place during the week.
Create graphics for TV broadcasts.
Get in touch and talk to athletic directors of all 14 MIAA institutions.
Record a 2 minute and 30 second segment running through all MIAA sporting events taking place during the week.
Record a Saturday morning football show that involves rundown of highlights, stats, scores and interviews.
Sideline Reporter , 08/2021 to Current KXCV KRNW – City, STATE,
Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for radio broadcast.
Deployed to Northwest Missouri State football contests to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and coverage.
Travel to various cities.
Interviewing Northwest Missouri State coaches and players.
Conducting prior interviews that will be highlighted pre-game.
Catch small details not seen by fans or commentators.
Give short and concise information to keep a steady flow.
Find story lines for reference.
TV Sports Host, 08/2021 to Current Northwest Missouri State University – City, STATE,
Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.
Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
Informed audience about Northwest Missouri State sports.
Stayed up-to-date on all FCC requirements for various shows, adapting stories and plans accordingly.
Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows.
Prepared scripts for teleprompter.
Research and collect stats for multiple sports
Deliver stories and stats efficiently and clearly.
Sports Reporter, 08/2019 to 08/2021 The Northwest Missourian – City, STATE,
Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.
Worked with social media team to improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences.
Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise.
Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
Reported statistics and scores for various sports to the audience of Maryville and surrounding areas.
Edited more than two pieces per week, carefully checking content wording and facts.
Took publication to forefront of regional sports journalism by maintaining complete coverage for all popular sports at the high school and college levels.
Provided reporting on Northwest volleyball, Maryville boys basketball, Maryville football and Northwest women's basketball games with consistency regardless of weather conditions.
Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
Traveled to attend games as far as Odessa for reporting.
Coordinated analytical sports pieces showing trends at different levels and offering insight.
Created new athlete profile column highlighting top players and rising stars in different sports.
Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across Missouri to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for each article.
Communicated directly with editors to assess stories and improve quality of work.
Game Commentator, 09/2020 to 02/2021 UClick TV & KZLX – City, STATE,
Delivered quality broadcasts with factual information and statistics
Provided insight on the action as a play-by-play and color commentator.
Researched opposing teams to learn player personnel and style of play.
Fluently described the action taking place on the field.
Ran pre-made ads during timeouts.
Interviewed coaches and players after the game
Vocal timbre that is tolerable to hear over multiple hours of a sports broadcast and yet dynamic enough to convey and enhance the importance of the in-game activity.
Provided expert analysis and background information, such as statistics, strategy on the teams and athletes, and occasionally anecdotes or light humor
Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
Radio Show Host, 08/2017 to 05/2018 KBOE Radio – City, STATE,
Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
Engaged with audience members by providing personal commentary on local and national sporting events
Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests and programs thoroughly.
Conferred with advertising partners to develop and deploy effective promotional strategies.
Informed audience about sporting events happening in the community.
Stayed up-to-date on all FCC requirements for various shows, adapting stories and plans accordingly.
Planned a 1-hour shows with on-time ad airs and strict adherence to FCC regulations.
Interviewed local coaches and athletes.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Initiated debates with guests on diverse sporting topics.
Prepared numerous sport stories to discuss during broadcasts.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2022 Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville, MO GPA:
Majoring in sports media with a minor in sports management.
Graduating May 2022
Currently have a 3.97 GPA at Northwest Missouri State.
Northwest Missouri State President's List (2018, 2019, 2020)
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