New Anchor/Host/Reporter
Resume:
Qualifications Summary: Enthusiastic and experienced journalist, educator, radio reporter, anchor, and print writer with demonstrated success in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in producing, research, editing, public speaking, and management. Strong media and communication professional with 21 years tenure, a master’s degree in Journalism from Quinnipiac University, and Bachelor of Arts Degree from Howard University. Career Achievements: Four-time “Connecticut Associated Press” and two-time “Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists” awardee. Including:
• 2013 – “Sports News” – Second Place award for story on PGA Legend Billy Casper in Middlefield.
• 2012 – “Best Sports Story” – First Place award for coverage of the 2011 Whalers Hockey Fest in Hartford.
Professional Experiences:
New England Public Radio / WFCR 88.5 FM
Springfield, Massachusetts
March 2019 – PRESENT
News Anchor/ Host/ Reporter
Serving as a News Anchor and Host during the “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” national NPR programs. Areas of expertise include sports, policy, legislation, local, national and global news. Modernized radio listening through social media influence.
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
August 2019- Dec 2019
Adjunct Professor
Developed curriculum and served as an Adjunct Professor in the university’s Sports Journalism Graduate Program, instructing a course titled “Sports Literature”. Successfully instructed graduate students in comprehensive sports entertainment written works. Added value by inviting prominent sports and sports journalism figures as guest speakers.
WTIC NEWSTALK 1080 AM
May 2015- PRESENT
Farmington, CT
Weekend News Anchor/Reporter
Serving as a News Anchor for Connecticut and national news on weekends, filling in on select shifts as a reporter. Leverage investigative tools and databases. Orchestrated coverage on important news stories including politics, sports, and breaking news - national and global. Edit and publish local news content to the WTIC.com website.
AM 1220 WQUN RADIO
Hamden, CT
August 2006-May 2019
News Anchor/Reporter/Bobcats Radio Network Studio Host
Served as a News Anchor for “The Brian Smith Show”, daily. Studio host and producer for the station’s coverage of Quinnipiac University men’s and women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey. Occasionally reported on stories around the New Haven area. Led as the correspondent for the 2009 President Inauguration in Washington, DC; the only local newscaster present.
The Middletown Press
Middletown, CT
April 2013-March 2014
Staff Reporter
Reported on daily news stories and businesses for Middletown, Durham, Middlefield, Haddam and East Haddam.
ESPN Radio Network
Bristol, CT
October 2003-November 2009
Production Assistant I/ Producer
Served as a producer & production assistant for the sports radio network’s daily and weekend shows. Including: “SportsCenter Nightly”, “Mike & Mike In The Morning”, “Raceday”, “The V Show”, “Football Tonight” and “The Freddie Coleman Show.”
Education, Awards, Honors:
Quinnipiac University, M.S. Journalism, Hamden CT, May 2008
Howard University, B.A. Journalism and Sports Administration, Washington D.C., May 2003
Southern New England Association of Black Journalists, Elected VP for Broadcast, Nov 2014- Present
National Association of Black Journalists, Media Professional Member
National Association of Black Journalists, Student Mentor
National Press Club, Member, November 2019
Skills:
Studio Hardware and Software Equipment
Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, WordPress
Investigative Reporting Skills
Works well under pressure
Social Media Platforms
References:
Ray Andrewsen
Former GM WQUN Radio
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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
Adjunct Professor
August 2019- Dec 2019
Developed curriculum and served as an Adjunct Professor in the university’s Sports
Journalism Graduate Program, instructing a course titled “Sports Literature”. Successfully
instructed graduate students in comprehensive sports entertainment written works. Added
value by inviting prominent sports and sports journalism figures as guest speakers.
Sam Hudzik
News Director for New England Public Radio
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Jenneen Lee
News Director WTIC-AM
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