Lance Thomas
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Personal Description:
Hard working, self-motivated, committed, strong leadership skills, teachable attitude, confident public speaker, responsible, team player, goal-oriented, outgoing, critical and creative thinker, self manager of time, and meets new people with enthusiasm
Objective: To contribute my education to the success of the company through loyalty, diligence, and hard work.
Education:
University of North Texas Denton, Texas
Degree: Bachelor of Arts and Sciences May 2008
· Major: Radio, Television and Film
· Minor: Journalsim
· GPA: 3.4/4.0
Relevant Skills:
· Play-by-play/color commentating skills
· Strong writing/oral skills
· Computer Skills (Word Processor, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
· Detailed oriented
Work Experience:
Student Government Association, University of North Texas Denton, Texas
Director of Student Affairs August 2007 to May 2008
· Work with North Texas Media Relations, Promotions, and Athletic Directors
· Promote athletics, help in building spirit and tradition, plan the North Texas
preview weekends, allocate Craig B. Raupe Travel Grant, foster SGA recruitment,
NT Daily, University of North Texas Denton, Texas
Beat writer, North Texas men’s Basketball January 2007 to May 2007
· Write publishable stories on a deadline
· Write several feature stories
KNTU 88.1 Radio Station, University of North Texas Denton, Texas
Play-by-play announcer/Board operator/ Disc Jockey August 2006 to May 2008
· Thoroughly prepare and broadcast Denton ISD Football, Basketball, and Baseball
· Prepare and play station breaks, play station identifications at the top of each hour,
and communicate with the broadcaster
Media Relations, University of North Texas Denton, Texas
Student Assistant April 2008 to June 2008
· Assist with various tasks around the Media Relations office
· Work with programs such as InDesing and PhotoShop
Lifeway Camps, M-FUGE Jackson, Mississippi
Bible study leader May 2007 to July 2007
· Site leader to inner-city apartment complexes and city parks
· Organized weekly camp programs
· Maintained relationships with volunteer coordinators at each site
Vaquero Club Westlake, Texas
Caddy June 2003 to current
· Provide thorough customer service to all members and guests
· Maintain a personal handicap of 9 or better in order to better assist the clients
Extra Curricular Activities Denton, Texas
Member/Officer of Beta Upsilon Chi January 2006 to January 2008
· President
· Vice-President
References:
Bill Mercer
Professor University of North Texas
Former play-by-play voice of Dallas Cowboys
Texas Rangers and University of North Texas
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Ona Tolliver
Associate Dean of Students
University of North Texas
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Steven Bartalotta
Assistant Media Relations Director
(Women's Basketball, Soccer, Men's and Women's golf)
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Tracy Everbach, Ph.D.
Professor of News-Editorial
University of North Texas
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