Marketing & Communications Manager
Resume:
Velden Benton Linn III
ge9d3r@r.postjobfree.com
Bristol, VA 24202
Summary of Qualifications:
Excels at establishing and building positive relationships with community leaders and general public. Experienced in oral and written communication and able to adapt and relate to a broad spectrum of individuals. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet research, and editing software. Dedicated to meeting and exceeding deadlines in high-pressured and fast-paced environments.
Education:
Concord University, Athens, West Virginia
Bachelor of Arts – Communication Arts / Broadcasting & Journalism, 2005
Professional Experience:
WCYB-TV5 – Tri-Cities; Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, VA March 2008 – Present
General Assignment Reporter & Sports Anchor Fill-In
-Ability to edit and compose oral and written communication accurately during field reporting
-Significant experience in writing and uploading stories on the web.
-Skilled at investigating and processing information into news packages and live shots.
-Experienced in building a network of contacts and maintaining rapport with community members.
-Able to examine and interview political leaders, law enforcement officials, and administrators critically and effectively.
-Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to various work environments including the newsroom or live truck in the field.
-Created several stories showcasing President Obama’s work with Information Technology (IT) for the technological development of rural
America.
-Displayed competency by relaying stories to other NBC affiliates.
-Reported and co-produced news stories on Remote Area Medical (R.A.M.) with exclusive live shots from the field location.
WVVA-TV6 – Bluefield, WV
October 2005 – February 2008
General Assignment Reporter & Sports Anchor Fill-In
-Researched and prepared news packages on local, regional, and national events.
-Produced sports and news segments accurately.
-Interviewed and reported on the Virginia Tech shooting in Blacksburg, Virginia.
-Chosen to travel with West Virginia’s Governor Manchin and his party to New Mexico compiling a news package on the U.S. Border Patrol.
-Fed exclusive video footage to CNN on the Cucumber Mine Disaster in Cucumber, West Virginia.
WTAP-TV4 – Parkersburg, WV and Marietta, OH
Summer 2004
Collegiate Internship
-Operated in the production department and experienced the fast-paced newsroom work environment first-hand.
WMLT Concord University – Athens, WV
August 2004 – May 2005
Primary News Anchor
-Anchored and reported for the university weekly news and sports programs covering campus and community events and activities.
WVSSAC State Tennis Tournaments - Charleston, WV
Spring 2002 – 2005
State Tournament Official
-Officiated state level competitions efficiently.
Wood County Recreation Commission – Parkersburg, WV
Summer 2002 – 2004
Youth Tennis Instructor
-Developed lesson plans for group instruction.
-Instructed and guided individual athletic skill development.
Community Service / Activities / Honors:
-Personally initiated and promoted a community campaign for the donation of items to local food pantries while working as a news
reporter for WVVA-TV6.
-Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity 2001 – Present
-Concord University Tennis Team 2001 – 2004
-Concord University Soccer Team 2000 – 2002
-National Honor Society
-National Forensics League
-International Thespian League
Computer / Television Skills:
-Microsoft Office
-Segment Producing
-Linear & Nonlinear Editing / Final Cut Pro
-INEWS, ENPS
-Avid News Cutter
-Computer Programming
-Internet Research
References:
-Available upon request
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