High School Service

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October 20, 2010

WILLIAM C. COCHRAN

Lafayette, In. 47904

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ABILITIES

Extensive experience in multi-tasking priorities and making correct decisions in often times very stressful situations. Extremely

knowledgeable about people, places and events in the Lafayette community. Computer capable with experience in a Windows

based operating system along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Significant experience in news writing and

editing both audio and video. I enjoy a new challenge and enjoy helping others in a team environment to successful completion

of those challenges.

EMPLOYMENT

1992-2010….City of Lafayette, In. Communications Operator. E-911 operations. Radio/computer communication with police

and fire department personnel. PSAP (public service answering point) communication with citizens in emergency/non-

emergency situations. State and federal computer entry and search certifications. Emergency medical dispatch certified.

2007-Present..Prairie Farms/Dairy Rich, Merrillville, In. Merchandiser. Part-time retail ice cream merchandising at Wal-

Mart and Payless grocery stores in Lafayette, In. Product placement, ordering, inventory control, display building, and return

credit review. Our goal is to make our product present better than the competitors and we invest the time to achieve that goal.

2006-2007….Sunbelt Services, Atlanta, Ga. Hardware department merchandiser at Home Depot store in Lafayette, In.

Responsible for product presentation in the largest department in the store. Signage and pricing, return credit review, display

construction and general stocking. Clients such as Makita, Stanley, Vermont American, Rigid, 3M, Amerock, Irwin and many

others in a DIY store setting.

2001-2004….Hoosier Refreshment Co., Logansport, In. Part-time merchandiser for Pepsi-Cola distributor at Payless, Marsh

and Target stores in Lafayette, In. Display building on weekly basis, inventory control, product pricing and signing, vending

machine stocking.

1984-1989….WLFI-TV, Lafayette, In. General assignment news reporter for local television station with emphasis on local

government and courts issues. Assignment Editor, news story development and scheduling of reporters and camera crews for

daily newscasts. News story writing and editing along with Video editing and studio crew experience.

1978-1989….WASK AM-FM, Lafayette, In. Radio news broadcaster/reporter for the number 1 radio news station in the

community. Government and courts specialist. Award winning newscaster on numerous state wire service awards for

comprehensive local news reporting. Extensive experience writing and editing news reports for several daily newscasts

EDUCATION

1975, B.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Major: Radio-Television News/Public Affairs. Minor: Political Science.

1973, A.A. Joliet Jr. College, Joliet, Il. General studies.

1969, Plainfield, Il. High School.

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