Christopher Jordan Sawyers

***** ******* ***** ***** 704-***-****

Charlotte, NC 28277 abxds3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Seeking a challenging and dynamic position that will utilize and expand the skills which I have received

throughout my four-year college career in broadcasting.

STRENGTHS

Goal oriented, Dependable, Organized

Committed team player

Excel in challenging, fast-paced solo or team-oriented environments

Proficient with Final Cut Pro, Edius,, Photoshop, Light Wave, and Lay Out and Arch Map software,

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Bachelor of Science Degree: Television Broadcasting

and Minor in Geography

Will graduate May 4, 2013.

HONORS

GPA: 3.2

Selected as a UNCP Chancellor’s Ambassador 2012-2013

Awarded Outstanding Overall Contribution for WNCP TV

WORK EXPERIENCE

Carolina News Today

University’s top news program

Camera Operator

Responsible for overseeing weekly camera operations to insure the camera had correct set up for close

up, medium close up, medium, and long shots - 2009-2010

Assistant Director

Responsible for tracking the timing schedule of the show while on air and during commercial breaks.

2010-2011

On-Air Talent (News)

Responsible for delivering the week’s news in a precise, and clear manner. Responsible for pacing the

show’s time to insure completion during the time allotted. 2011-2012

Sports Producer

Gathered videos and sound bites shot throughout the week and created packages for the news. Acted as

videographer and reporter for some of my sports packages,. 2012-2013

WNCP Radio – The Hawk

Served as host of the Brave Sports Show, discussing a wide variety of sports topics from the NBA, NFL,

Olympics and colleges, which necessitated staying current on all sports topics. Formatted the show for

broadcasting over the Internet. 2009-2011

Live Sports

Worked with technicians in the live sports van to create production of live sports activities on the

university campus.

Live Sports On-Air Talent

Provided play-by-play descriptions of live university sports events such as men’s and women’s soccer

and women’s volleyball. 2010-2011

University Mac Lab Assistant

Provided assistance as required in the on-campus Mac Lab for students. 2011-2012

Internship at WBTV – Charlotte

Served as an intern in the Sports Department of WBTV television station in Charlotte, NC in a variety of

capacities including writing, producing, editing video packages and shadowing Mr. Delano Little during his

on-air sports casts. 2010

REFERENCES:

Mr. Delano Little

Sports Director

WBTV

One Julian Price Place

Charlotte, NC 28208

Phone: 704-***-****

E-Mail: abxds3@r.postjobfree.com

Nicole Darin

Comcast SportsNet DC

Phone: 719-***-****

E-Mail: abxds3@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Jamie Litty

UNC Pembroke: Associate Professor Mass Communications

Carolina News Today Advisor

Phone: 910-***-****

E-Mail : abxds3@r.postjobfree.com

The Following is a Link to My Reel Feel free to take a look at it. I understand by my resume I come off as

a sports guy, but that’s not the case I’m comfortable shooting in any environment.

http://youtu.be/ejcSyXH7YpA

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