Liam J. Nee
Greenfield, NH *****
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[Profile]
Self-disciplined, innovative recent graduate pursuing an invigorating career in journalism and communications. Seeking development through a demanding experience in media with aspiration to enhance quality and effectiveness behind the news and entertainment we connect with everyday.
[Education]
University of Maine (Orono, ME) • B.A., Journalism, Political Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.212 Journalism: 3.64; Political Science: 3.15
Aug. 2010 - May 2014
[Experience]
WGBH, Frontline (Boston, MA) • Dual Intern, OutPost & Digital
Assisted Post Coordinator with tape dubs, film screenings; aided Digital Research Asst. with 'Concussion Watch'
June 2013 - Aug. 2013
The Maine Campus (Orono, ME) • Assistant News Editor & Social Media
Wrote 140+ print articles published over four years and expanded newspaper's social optimization strategies
Sept. 2010 - May 2014
91.9 WMEB-FM (Orono, ME) • Radio Host & Producer
Hosted and produced 125+ episodes of radio over four years; featured twice on SiriusXM and Tiësto's CLR
Oct. 2010 - May 2014
WMEB Sports (Orono, ME) • Play-by-Play & Color Commentator
Collaborated in 28+ live, commercial-free broadcasts of 11 different varsity sports over three years
Sept. 2011 - May 2014
University of Maine 'M' Club (Orono, ME) • Intern
Created profile features on former University of Maine athletes excelling in non-athletic professions
Oct. 2011 - June 2012
Faster Than Forty (fasterthanforty.com) • Intern
Compiled world's latest track and field news into weekly multimedia column titled 'News of Note'
June 2011 - Sept. 2011
Maine MileSplit (me.milesplit.com) • Contributor
Previewed, analyzed and live-tweeted three major high school track and field championships
May 2011 - June 2011
TV–2 Public Access Television (Hiram, ME) • Producer & Host
Expanded skills in announcing, commentating and anchoring through local access television station
Dec. 2007 - Feb. 2010
[Organizations/Honors]
NCAA Division I Track & Field • Mid-Distance
Walk-on, 7-time letter winner, No. 10 all-time in school history at 800m
Aug. 2010 - May 2014
America Legion Dirigo Boys State • Head Counselor
Educated 400+ HS juniors on Maine government for one week
May 2009 - present
Black Bear Media Association • Founder & Social Media
Led creation of school's first campus media alliance board
Sept. 2013 - May 2014
Bangor 2020 • Graphic & Web Designer
Senior capstone: Partnered with Bangor Daily News to improve city of Bangor's livability
Jan. 2014 - May 2014
Lambda Pi Eta • Member
National Communication Association's honor society, presented by UMaine Dept. of Comm & Journalism
March 2013 - present
Project AWARE • Former Member
Gained film set experience; served as 1st Asst. Director of 2009 public awareness film ‘Influenced'
Aug. 2009 - Aug. 2011
Scholar Athlete Award • 4-time Recipient
UMaine athletics' yearly scholar recognition; Gold, Silver, Bronze, "Rising Star"
March 2010 - March 2014
2013-14 MPA Scholarship • Recipient
Awarded for academic success, dedication to journalism by Maine Press Association
May 2013
2012-13 Steve Grady Awards • Winner
1st Place in News, presented by UMaine Dept. of Comm & Journalism
May 2013