Richard M. Bevensee

Union, N.J. 973-***-**** ad3zz7@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Over 30 years of writing experience in print and on-line journalism with a flair for creativity and conversational style, and a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines. A proven ability to find the most interesting facets of an assignment with the goal of entertaining loyal readers and attracting new ones. Extremely skilled in feature writing with colorful, detailed description and analysis, working with others to develop new coverage strategies for coverage, and balancing multiple assignments with equal dedication.

Experience

Diamond Nation, Staff Writer April 2022–Current

●Chosen as one of the original staff writers to enhance the organization’s website with colorful accounts of club baseball teams at the Nation’s facility in Flemington, N.J., through spring, summer and fall seasons

●Multiplied coverage to engage ballplayers and their communities throughout the eastern seaboard

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Technician March 2016–Current

●Elevated golf department in Union, N.J. store from basic department to “Pro Plus” status through aggressive and knowledgeable sales approach

●Helped department develop a reputation as a trustworthy repair center through all manner of club repairs and adjustments

●Developed a repeat clientele and propelled golf department to No. 2 in sales in New Jersey, behind only the company flagship in Freehold, N.J.

The (Newark) Star-Ledger/NJ.com August 1999–June 2022

●Ushered in the internet era by providing video and written blogs and editing and updating individual online high school sport pages

●Enhanced state high school sports readership by introducing county-by-county staffing

●Established state coverage of sports by selecting best teams and athletes across N.J.

●Successfully juggled multiple assignments simultaneously within the framework of H.S. coverage, including previews, game coverage, feature stories and analysis

Education

University of Dayton, B.A Communications