Christopher Cason
Chicago, Il 60623
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Education
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Il. Journalism major concentration in magazine GPA: 3.0. B.A. anticipated in May 2011.
Journalism Experience
Online Analyst, www.mvn.com
Covered the Chicago Bulls, while watching games. Wrote features, conducted interviews with several sports personalities and wrote opinions on various issues regarding the NBA. (Fall 2007.)
Chicago Bulls Examiner, www.examiner.com
Covering home games, press conferences, practices and locker room interviews for the Chicago Bulls. (Summer 2008 – Current.)
Freelance Writer, HOOP magazine
Covering all aspects of the NBA, conducting interviews and bringing stories to life.
Freelance Writer, Solecollector.com
Discussing footwear with players, gaining their insight on individual style, color, brand and performance preference’s amongst NBA players.
Other Experience
Creator of Sneakculture, www.sneakculture.blogspot.com (Feb 2009-Current)
Documenting the sneaker culture of Chicago through interviews, stories, fashion news, boutique and shop releases.
Awards and Affiliations
B.M.I.-Black Male Initiative (Northern Illinois University 2005-06) Lower the retention rate of black males on campus and raise graduation numbers. Community service and other campus events.