Ethan Albert Pond
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Radio personality, journalist and sports enthusiast whose intent is to learn every facet in the three fields.
EDUCATION
Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (May 2020)
Masters in Communication (August 2021)
Minor: Sports Management
Honors: Dean’s List (Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020)
Graduated Summa Cum-Laude
SKILLS
Dedicated hardworker
Great teammate
Quick thinker, creative and efficient multitasker
Created content resulting in a noticeable uptick in consumer traffic
The ability to meet deadlines consistently
Strong knowledge of AP style consistent with article writing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ft. Lauderdale Knights Director of Media Content
(June 2021 — August 2021)
Published daily recap article on website detailing to fans how the game transpired that given day
Commentated a live broadcast whether radio or a live stream
Conducted post game interviews, analysis and reaction from players/coaches
Wrote articles on the player of the week
Created content, edited and ran a podcast for the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League
Doordash Delivery Service (May 2020-2021)
Worked independently to deliver a variety of products to customers
Worked flexible hours
Provided proper documentation to drive with company
Achieved short term financial goals
Contributor. Prospect Select Baseball (Summer 2019)
Wrote baseball articles for Prospect Select events on a daily basis
Wrote player/ coach/ organizational spotlight pieces on a weekly basis
Covered Prospect Select events as a scout, analyst, broadcaster & writer
Contributor. Delray Boca News, iPulse Magazine and Palm Beach Post
(Spring & Fall 2018)
Wrote news articles about Delray, Boca & Palm Beach
Published news articles with the Delray Boca News in conjunction with iPulse magazine as a contributor
Edited pieces from fellow writers that were then posted on the Palm Beach Post Website
Baseball Coach. i9 Sports (Summer 2019 & Fall 2016)
Prepared fields, ensured 3-7 year old participants were prepared for gameplay
Coached kids the fundamentals of baseball
Communicated scheduling of games with youth players and parents
Modeled appropriate teamwork and created a fun atmosphere for the players and parents
Cart Attendant. Target. (Fall 2016-Spring 2018)
Assisted with customer service, greeting guests & ensuring customers were properly directed
Organized & retrieved carts, ensured parking lots remained orderly and usable
Communicated with customers to ensure they were receiving the correct items
Coordinated with co-workers to ensure most efficient service
LEADERSHIP
Peer Leader (Summer 2018 & Summer 2019)
Led new student tours & activities
Helped families move into dorms
Directed campus traffic and meetings
Oriented new students to university regulations and procedures
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Play–by-Play Broadcasting Camps, Simmons College, Boston, MA (Summer 2012-2015)
Best Voice (2015), Recorded sports highlights and voiceovers creating anchor tapes for ESPN and WEEI Radio in Boston, MA
Applied psychology methods in developing broadcasting voices
Ken Burns Studio, Brattleboro, VT (December–March 2014)
Voiceover for documentary “The Address”, Currently on Netflix and iTunes
References
Stefanie Powers (Journalism Professor, Lynn University) *******@****.***
Martin Phillips (Journalism Professor, Lynn University) **********@****.***
Gary Carlin (Communications Professor, Lynn University) *******@****.***
Jeremy Plexico (Prospect Select Founder) *********@*****.***
Aaron (Prospect Select Founder) *****@**-********.***
Samuel Martin (Fort Lauderdale Knights Manager, South Florida Collegiate Baseball League) ***********@*****.***