Alex Burke
Austin TX ***32
******.***@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
University of Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, MO
— Teaching Assistant
Collaborating with staff members to plan and execute lessons to promote innovative learning and student engagement
Working about 25 hours weekly with students on a number of programs gaining expertise in graphic design and data visualization Overseeing content creation and publication of The Missourian both in print and online
The Columbia Missourian, Columbia, MO — Advanced
Reporter
08/2019 - 12/2019
Conducted field interviews of sports players and coaches to gain team insights for fan-focused content
Reported from field during live events to provide extensive game coverage Wrote and published compelling investigative and human interest stories about celebrities and iconic news subjects
Country Club of Missouri, Columbia, MO— Staff Leader 05/2017 - 09/2019
Worked alongside staff members to ensure hospitality and safety of the natatorium and sports facilities
FanSided, Inc., Columbia, MO— Contributing Writer
06/2016 - 11/2019
Published over two dozen articles for TomahawkTake.com Received feature for more than one publication by Fox Sports SKILLS
Professional: Public Speaking
/ Team-Oriented Leadership /
Collaboration
Technical: Adobe Creative
Cloud Suite / Microsoft Office
Suite / Tableau / Flourish /
Atom Code Editor / UX/UI
Design / Graphic Design /
EDUCATION
University of Missouri -
Columbia, Columbia,
MO — BJ in Journalism
Expected in 05/20
Bachelor's Degree in Sports
Wesleyan School,
Peachtree Corners, GA
— High School Diploma
05/2016
LANGUAGES
English, Mandarin
(simplified), Spanish, Russian
References available upon
request.