Sales Rep/Manager

Valorie Williams

***** **** **** *****, **** Myers, FL 33919, Mobile Number: 239-***-****

OBJECTIVE

A challenging position utilizing my experience as an award-winning reporter, and a credible anchor who commands the field on live coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS

Assertive Goal Oriented

Community Involvement High Credibility

Investigative Skills Team Player

Creative Independent

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Achieved standing as one of the most popular and credible anchors in the market by consistently accurate field reporting, maintaining reliable, confidential sources and visible participation in community events. Nominated Lee County Woman Of The Year for these and other community efforts.

Increased weekend share of previously last rated broadcast through assertive and innovative field reporting active community presence; maintaining highest production values, and matchless on-air presence. Consistently beat competition for four years. Ratings and advertising revenue matched weekly 6:00P.M. News during several ratings periods.

Used wide source network to break stories on corruption in county government well ahead of both broadcast competition and print media. Undercover work resulted in local and state recognition for investigative reporting.

Managed a staff of reporters, assignment editor, associate producers, and photographers. Coordinated coverage, established priorities to ensure smooth operation. Resulted consistently high ratings, and the respect of colleagues and management.

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Reporter, Ft. Myers, Florida 1996- present

Reporter/Anchor, WTXL, Tallahassee, Florida, 1995-1996

Anchored Weekend Broadcast

Developed stories on General Assignment

Reporter/Anchor, WEVU, Bonita Springs, Florida 1991-1994

Live Remote and Investigative Reporter

Anchored weekend broadcast

Reporter/Anchor, WINK-TV, Fort Myers, FL 1982-1990

General Assignment

Anchored Weekend, then 5:30 daily news broadcast

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism, University of Florida. Emphasis on news writing, broadcast writing, law of the press.

AWARDS

Florida Bar Award, Best Coverage of Legal Issues, UPI First Place: Best Spot News, Florida Bar Honorable Mention

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