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Shannon Myers
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR with a background in JOURNALISM, PUBLIC
RELATIONS, AND MARKETING capable of "wearing many hats." I'm a goal-
oriented, self-starter with a unique, diverse list of achievements. My
large quantity of work demonstrates the employers' belief in my ability. I
provide a vast array of services from WRITER, TALENT, PRODUCER, CREATIVE
DESIGN, ASSISTANT, COMMUNITY/GUEST RELATIONS, PLANNER, PROOF-READER, and
MEDIA COACH. With a focus on customer service, my work reflects the highest
ethics and standards.
work of experience
2009 - March 2010 Cubic Corporation Suffolk, VA
CONTRACTER - MEDIA PLANNER
. Anchor/Reporter/Writer - simulated U.S. military news
operations - editing for grammar, spelling and prose
. Multiple Tasks - participate in exercises at the same
time
. Certificate of Appreciation for Superior Performance of
Duty - the 101st Airborne Division Mission Rehearsal
Exercise
. Writer/Researcher - first alternative simulated news
proposal
. Description Logging - video tapes for simulated
operations
. Media Coach - U.S. military simulations
2008 - 2009 FamilyNet Network/In Touch Ministries
Atlanta, GA
PRODUCER
. Writer/Creative Developer - original, national TV and
radio commercials
. Public Relations Contact - some community TV projects
. Special Creator - first Men's Feature Series for TV and
website
. Meeting Planner - scheduling, decorating, packet
assembling
. Commercial Shoot Planner - food prep, set design, and
guest relations
. National Fill-in Anchor/Radio Host Morning Program - no
script show
. Office Duties - organize non-profit national email,
copying, faxing, filing and archive projects
2004 - 2007 WAGT TV Augusta, GA
MAIN ANCHOR - REPORTER
. Urgent Deadlines and Multi Tasks - Awards and
recognition for Outstanding Teamwork - breaking news of
chemical spill and train derailment
. Supervisor - hiring review, news coach,
spelling/grammar proof-reader, executive producer of
content and staff management
. Several Exclusive Reports - only journalist to
interview a convicted, former Georgia lawmaker in
federal prison
. Community Relations - guest speaker, public
appearances, telethon, live special broadcasts, cold-
calling and emails
. Administrative - answering phone/viewer complaints,
coping, faxing, filing, archive projects and light
cleaning duties
. Anchor/producer - additional, first 10pm newscast and
radio news breaks
2001 - 2003 KLBK TV and KAMC TV Lubbock, TX
ANCHOR - REPORTER - PRODUCER
. Supervisor - grammar/spelling proof-reader and
executive producer of content
. Community Relations - guest interviews, telethon host
and studio guide
. Multiple News Program Anchor - Morning, Noon, Women's
News and Talk Show Program, Fill-in Evening
. Additional Skills - answering phones, multi-tasking,
research and cold-calling
. Special Coordinator - first weekly health news program
- all duties
. Creative Developer - first, weekly entertainment
reports
2001 - 1999 Bay News 9 - 24 hour news Tampa/St.
Petersburg, FL
REPORTER - PHOTOGRAPHER
. Live Reports/Multiple - first reporter live on many
breaking news stories
. Multiple Stories - one of few reporters assigned duty
in several counties
. Daily Story Development - research, writing, video
taping and editing
. Community Relations- daily public interaction, cold-
calling and email
. Fill-in Anchor/Proof-Reader - weekend news
OTHER EMPLOYMENT:
Anchor/Reporter/Producer/Bureau Chief - WAGT TV - Macon, GA
Head Writer/Production Assistant - KNSD TV - San Diego, CA
Assistant Public Relations - Jack-in-the-Box Corporation -
San Diego
Office Assistant - San Diego College of Extended Studies -
San Diego
Retail Sales - Guess store - Los Angeles, CA
education
San Diego State University San Diego, CA
Bachelor's Degrees/Journalism with Emphasis on Broadcasting
and Political Science
. Assistant Editor & Reporter Daily Aztec College
Newspaper
. KCR College Radio News Break Announcer
. Chi Omega sorority member, philanthropy and rush chair
offices