Television Host, Spokesperson, Public Relations

KJELLRUN "KJ" OWENS 714-***-**** / **************@*****.***

Objective: Seeking to represent Midwest Productions, Inc. through my public speaking experience, on-camera broadcast accomplishments, and extensive image-awareness training.

Education:

Chapman University: Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (Graduated May ‘13)

Major: B.F.A Television/ Broadcast Journalism Minor: Public Relations

Presidential Scholar; Honors Program; Order of the Omega; Chancellor's List; 3.8 GPA

Internships:

Ryan Seacrest Productions- Entertainment Reporter/ Digital Writer- Los Angeles 5/12-8/12.

Managed web content of celebrity news. Wrote on-line blogs attracting 1,300+ Facebook “Likes” and 600+ Tweet mentions. Produced and reported segments for “On Air with Ryan Seacrest”. Interviewed celebrities at red carpet events (2012 MTV Movie Awards, 2012 Teen Choice Awards).

The Orange County Register- Reporter- Orange County 9/11-5/12.

Interviewed, filmed, edited and created packages featured on OCRegister.com and print. Developed proficient writing and video editing skills.

Disney/ABC-Daytime - TV Production Assistant– Los Angeles 1/11-8/11.

Worked closely with directors, producers, writers for copying/distribution as well as researched shows for “All My Children”. Led tours of site for fans/guests, sat in on castings, worked as a producer’s assistant during on-location shoots.

Work Experience:

Office of Admission- Chapman University- Orange County 5/11- 5/13.

Tour guide to prospective students and families; private tours for VIP and key donors. Retain extensive knowledge of campus activities, events, academic programs, and student life. “Fellows” interviewer working closely with admission counselors selecting new students for admissions.

Chapman Ambassador- Office of the President- Orange County 5/10- 5/13. Selected to host and build relationships with special guests of the university including trustees, donors, and administrators at key campus functions. Experience in fundraising towards student scholarships.

Community Service:

Alpha Phi Foundation 9/09-5/13.

Spokesperson for Red Dress Gala and “Cardiac Care Month of February” fundraising over $30,000 per year.

Special Skills:

Promotional and Tradeshow Experience; Celebrity Interviews; Social Media Marketing; Red Carpet Reporting; On Camera Hosting; Event Planning; Commercial Acting; Awarded State Speech Championship; Intermediate French, Proficient in MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Final Cut Express, iNews, Avid, Adobe Photoshop.

REFERENCES & WORK SAMPLES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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