Personable communicator with excellent writing skills seeking a challenging role as a (INSERT JOB HERE).

  Work history of earning multiple promotions to positions of greater responsibility for stellar performance.

  Outstanding communication skills, including writing and editing, as well as building and growing relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, colleagues and vendors.

  Strong understanding of the news media, with experience creating and editing audio and video content.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office and social media marketing networks like Facebook and Twitter.

Verbal Communication and Problem Solving Skills:

  Built and maintained positive communications in person, over the telephone and via email with key stakeholders, including identifying and resolving problems in real time.

  Demonstrated excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust, confidence and respect of colleagues, customers and vendors, including asking engaging questions.

  Collaborated effectively with colleagues to complete projects on-time and on tight deadlines.

  Performed in leadership positions, including managing a diverse team of professionals.

  Maintained diplomacy and tact to understand the concerns of stakeholders in order to determine appropriate solutions to satisfy their needs.

Written Communication Skills:

  Demonstrated ability to write and edit a variety of short stories and articles on tight deadlines.

  Researched subject matter to craft a story or article, either independently or with other team members.

  Displayed creativity and ingenuity to draft compelling headlines and introductory paragraphs.

  Wrote letters to customers that provided valuable feedback to the business about their experience.

Technical Skills:

  Resolved technical issues with satellite signal quality impacting the broadcast of television programming.

  Accurately re-routed satellite signals during the spring and fall seasons to avoid interference with the sun.

Master Control Operator for KPPX-TV, ION Media Networks Phoenix, AZ Jan. 2015-Nov. 2015

Broadcast Desk Writer/Editor, The Associated Press - Phoenix, AZ Aug. 2002-Oct. 2013

News Producer/Co-Anchor, KHGI-TV (ABC) Kearney, NE 1994-Aug. 2002

News Producer/Co-Anchor, WAOW-TV (ABC) Wausau, WI 1991-1994

Reporter/Photographer, KSNT-TV (NBC) Topeka, KS 1990-1991

Bachelor of Science (BS), Broadcast News, University of Kansas, Lawrence