MICHELLE ALLEN
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QUALIFICATIONS
Creative, energetic Professional experienced in broadcasting & on-air operations for television networks, and data analysis for leading financial services corporations such as Standard & Poor’s. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a supportive, collaborative, and productive team environment. Highly capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing work to complete multiple projects on time. Accuracy and quality-oriented. Demonstrates high ethical standards, professional demeanor, and a cooperative attitude.
Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, Avid Video Editing, Compustat, Real Time News Wires, and FRDE (S&P products and databases).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STANDARD & POOR’S (McGraw Hill), Centennial, Colorado 2001 – 2010
Business Information Data Analyst
1. Leveraged broad knowledge of SIC (Standard Industrial Classification), NAIC (North American Industrial Classification) and GIC (Global Industrial Classification codes) standards to analyze and classify information.
2. Gathered financial information from income statements and balance sheets on entities followed by Standard & Poor's.
3. Served as an active member of the Execucomp team. Provided Executive Compensation for the annual issues of Business Week Magazine.
4. Participated on review boards to evaluate current processes and implement suggestions for improvement.
5. Guided and trained co-workers through peer review of work assignments.
KTVB IDAHO’S NEWS CHANNEL 7, NBC, Boise, Idaho 2000
Broadcast Editor
1. Expertly edited the Noon, 5pm, and Morning Program Newscasts.
2. Tackled last minute editing of raw footage from photographers, recorded national feeds, and rolled newscasts on air.
3. Handled traffic in editing departments efficiently. Filed/archived video and maintained electronic media storage.
4. Expertly operated the Avid Editing Computer and News on Demand Systems. (Video-on-Demand).
KMGH DENVER’S CHANNEL 7, ABC, (McGraw Hill), Denver, Colorado 1999
Intern
1. Gained extensive exposure to broadcasting operations.
2. Strengthened news photography and editing skills.
3. Won supervisor’s trust for taking studio equipment out on independent assignments.
4. Conceptualized story lines, monitored police scanners, and screened news-worthy phone calls.
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, Greeley, Colorado
B.A. in Journalism (emphasis in Public Relations & Advertising), 2000
B.A. in Speech Communications (emphasis in Human Communication), 2000
1. Received double majors and simultaneous degrees.
Professional Memberships
1. Association for Women in Communication - Vice President and Member, 1998-2000.
2. Alpha Phi Sorority - Corresponding Secretary, Member, 1996-2000.
VOLUNTEERISM
1. Praying Hands Ranch (Parker, CO)
2. PBS Channel 6 auction
3. Bonfils Blood Volunteer (6 months)
4. Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
5. Cattle Baron's Ball (American Cancer Society) Volunteer
6. Weld County Food Bank,
7. Highway Clean-up
8. Good Samaritan Society - Bonell Community (Greeley, CO).