Ralph G. Cooper Jr.
********@*****.*** 803-***-**** Chicago, IL www.linkedin.com/in/ralphcooperjr/
EDUCATION
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro, AR GPA 3.9/ 4.0 Aug 2018 – Dec 2020
Masters in Sports Administration
University of Illinois- Urbana- Champaign, IL May 2011- May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Lakeshore Sports & Fitness June 2020 - Present
Summer Intern/Front Desk Attendant
Successfully handled all responsibilities of the front desk from scheduling appointments, checking in members and handling account payments.
Represented both clubs at numerous community events building relationships with neighboring members
Took on multiple roles and executed each job successfully while exceeding expectations.
Assisted Maggie Daley Park by filling in as a cashier, bungee operator, and a member of the Street Team.
Trudo Realty Chicago, IL February 2020 - Present
Real Estate Broker
Managed the client relationship from initial inquiry through negotiation, closing, and signing of leases.
Maintained high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients.
Educated clients on the current real estate market and answered any questions they had in relations to their apartment search
Named one of Trudo’s Top Agents within first thirty days of employment.
KFDA NewsChannel 10 Amarillo, TX August 2017- December 2019
Sports Director
Promoted to Sports Director after a successful five-month tenure as a crime reporter
Increased our sports departments ratings going from 3rd to 1st in the market.
Responsible for the management of all aspects and functions of Sports Department of 10 employees
Implemented successful tactics to market sports department in the Texas Panhandle
Created multiple segments to engage and increase relationships with all viewers in the area
Heightened interactions on all station’s sports media accounts by 80%
Established relationships with community leaders and join different service organizations.
WLTX News 19 Columbia, SC July 2015 - July 2017
Multimedia Journalist/ Photojournalist
Lead viewers engagement during the 2015 Presidential elections by conducting compelling and exclusive interviews with presidential candidates
Constructed sports segments covering Clemson University and the University of South Carolina
Effectively reported Dylan Roof trail throughout multiple social median platforms
Member of the Emmy award-winning team for the best local coverage during the 2015 historic South Carolina floods