RESUME
Professional
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Skilled journalist with a determined attitude to deliver an authentic message to an audience in the world of sports and entertainment.
Work
experience
Bleav Podcast Networks
January 2020 - present
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Content contributor to the Bleav Podcast network
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A host of the Bleav in NXT podcast
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coverage of WWE's NXT brand
Afterbuzz TV - Host
January 2020 - present
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Host and contributor to Afterbuzz TV networks, the ESPN of TV Talk
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A host of the Walking Dead after show
TMZ Sports - Freelance Reporter
October 2019 - present
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Contributor to TMZ Sports newsgathering process
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Research and breaking daily sporting news
NFL Network - Next Gen Stats
August 2018 - Present
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Responsible for assisting Next Gen statistics team on game days
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Track and measure data for all 32 NFL teams
Fansided.com - Content Contributor
May 2018 - present
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Content creator for the Fansided networks WWE, MMA, and Boxing channels
Torrance CitiCable - Anchor/Reporter
2017 - February 2019
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Reporter for the Sports Desk television show
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Responsible for creating, shooting and editing
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Coverage of local sports in the Torrance market
The Sports Fan Journal - Content Contributor
May 2018 - present
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Coverage of sports and sports-related events
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Create and write content for site involving all combat sports (MMA, Boxing & WWE)
CBS Radio - Promotions Assistant/Board Operator/On-Air Talent
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Providing our listeners with the most memorable experiences at our onsite events
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Assisted with the execution of contests, performances and artist interviews
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Created content for hyperlocal blog, social media, and on-air shows
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Proficient in board operating and software including Audacity, Vox Pro and Wordpress
Skills
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Proficient in editing audio and video (Avid, Adobe Premier)
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Excellent communication and writing
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Media Management
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Board operating
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Experienced in web site design, creation, and blogging
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Scriptwriting
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Social media savvy
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Producing
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Coordinating graphics
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Podcasting
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Hosting
Languages
English
Spanish
Albanian
Education
Arizona State University
2005-2009
Arizona State University; Walter Cronkite School of Journalism/ Hugh Downs School of Communication Fall 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Minor in Media Analysis (Journalism)
Cronkite Village (First 30 students in 2005)
Associations
-Member of National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
-ASU Alumni Association
-APTRA Academy Graduate Anchor (2017)
-Host and operate personal podcast/blog on professional wrestling (Off the Top)
-Accelerated Radio Network – Board Operator/On Air Host (2016)
-Live 101.5 Phoenix High School Give Back Games – (Charity Basketball 2012-2015)
-Arizona State University – NCAA Football
-Arizona State University – Track & Field
References
Michael Coquia (Dash Radio) djmikeemike@gmail.com
AJ Vittone (Sports Desk) thesportsdesktv@gmail.com
Jin Chun (Torrance CitiCable) jchun@torranceca.gov
Eduardo Maisonet (The Sports Fan Journal) ed@edthesportsfan.com
Hal Eisner (FOX News/Aptra Academy) Hal@haleisner.com