Liam J. Nee

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Greenfield, NH *****

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M. 508-***-****

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[Profile]

Self-disciplined, innovative recent graduate pursuing an invigorating career in journalism and communications. Seeking development through a demanding experience in media with aspiration to enhance quality and effectiveness behind the news and entertainment we connect with everyday.

[Education]

University of Maine (Orono, ME) • B.A., Journalism, Political Science

Cumulative GPA: 3.212 Journalism: 3.64; Political Science: 3.15

Aug. 2010 - May 2014

[Experience]

WGBH, Frontline (Boston, MA) • Dual Intern, OutPost & Digital

Assisted Post Coordinator with tape dubs, film screenings; aided Digital Research Asst. with 'Concussion Watch'

June 2013 - Aug. 2013

The Maine Campus (Orono, ME) • Assistant News Editor & Social Media

Wrote 140+ print articles published over four years and expanded newspaper's social optimization strategies

Sept. 2010 - May 2014

91.9 WMEB-FM (Orono, ME) • Radio Host & Producer

Hosted and produced 125+ episodes of radio over four years; featured twice on SiriusXM and Tiësto's CLR

Oct. 2010 - May 2014

WMEB Sports (Orono, ME) • Play-by-Play & Color Commentator

Collaborated in 28+ live, commercial-free broadcasts of 11 different varsity sports over three years

Sept. 2011 - May 2014

University of Maine 'M' Club (Orono, ME) • Intern

Created profile features on former University of Maine athletes excelling in non-athletic professions

Oct. 2011 - June 2012

Faster Than Forty (fasterthanforty.com) • Intern

Compiled world's latest track and field news into weekly multimedia column titled 'News of Note'

June 2011 - Sept. 2011

Maine MileSplit (me.milesplit.com) • Contributor

Previewed, analyzed and live-tweeted three major high school track and field championships

May 2011 - June 2011

TV–2 Public Access Television (Hiram, ME) • Producer & Host

Expanded skills in announcing, commentating and anchoring through local access television station

Dec. 2007 - Feb. 2010

[Organizations/Honors]

NCAA Division I Track & Field • Mid-Distance

Walk-on, 7-time letter winner, No. 10 all-time in school history at 800m

Aug. 2010 - May 2014

America Legion Dirigo Boys State • Head Counselor

Educated 400+ HS juniors on Maine government for one week

May 2009 - present

Black Bear Media Association • Founder & Social Media

Led creation of school's first campus media alliance board

Sept. 2013 - May 2014

Bangor 2020 • Graphic & Web Designer

Senior capstone: Partnered with Bangor Daily News to improve city of Bangor's livability

Jan. 2014 - May 2014

Lambda Pi Eta • Member

National Communication Association's honor society, presented by UMaine Dept. of Comm & Journalism

March 2013 - present

Project AWARE • Former Member

Gained film set experience; served as 1st Asst. Director of 2009 public awareness film ‘Influenced'

Aug. 2009 - Aug. 2011

Scholar Athlete Award • 4-time Recipient

UMaine athletics' yearly scholar recognition; Gold, Silver, Bronze, "Rising Star"

March 2010 - March 2014

2013-14 MPA Scholarship • Recipient

Awarded for academic success, dedication to journalism by Maine Press Association

May 2013

2012-13 Steve Grady Awards • Winner

1st Place in News, presented by UMaine Dept. of Comm & Journalism

May 2013

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