Vanessa M. Mares
Mission, TX **573
E-mail: *****************@*****.***
Career Objective:
A position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
University of Texas Pan American 2014-present
Social Media Coordinator-Bronc Radio/TV
Creative, skilled social media coordinator for Bronc Radio TV department. Launched department’s Tumblr blog, creating an engaged community of followers for our department. Manage all social media accounts, and increasing inbound traffic on sites through a development of content, and analytics tools.
SHARYLAND ISD-Sharyland North Junior High December 2008-July 2013
Computer Lab Manager/Athletic Coach
Knowledge of advanced computer operations and skills
Ability to operate personal computer and educational software, video/camera editing software
Ability to communicate effectively
Implemented new programs such as morning news show, as well as wrote several grants for new softwar
BMP RADIO LLC KURV RADIO-November 2007-May 2008
Reporter- Responsible for handling all breaking news, reporting live from the scene, broadcasted newscasts, as well as anchoring the Drive Home Show. Wrote news daily, as well as PSA’s.
CBS RADIO HOUSTON-CNN 650-April 2007-November 200 Studio Producer-operating the board, and running live shows, answering calls during live shows. Very familiar with Cool Edit Pro and all Windows OS programs.
KTRH 740 August 2005-February 2006
Desk Assistant- Duties included pulling national tape, editing, producing, and writing copy on a daily basis. Taking in local and national feeds, as well as reporters feeds. Conducted interviews, both in the field and over the phone. Also made regular beat checks.
KPRC-Local 2 May 2005-August 2005
Sports Intern under Randy McIlvoy and Steve Mark…helped in logging tape, non linear editing for sportscasts, as well as for Sports Sunday. Conducted interviews at Texans training camp, Astros practice, and college level events.
RELEVANT SKILLS
Knowledge of basic computer operations and skills
Ability to operate personal computer and educational software, video/camera editing software
Ability to communicate effectively
A positive and confident personality blended with a strong work ethic
HONORS
Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
EDUCATION
Sam Houston State, Huntsville, TX
B.A., Radio/Television, GPA: 3.3, Major GPA: 3.6. Degree sought: Communications
UTPA- Communications
REFERENCES:
Nick Taylor-UTPA Communications professor
David Culberson-Head of Technology Sharyland ISD
Shelly Vest-Athletic Coordinator-Sharyland North
Sergio Sanchez-KURV