Resume

Education:

September 2021 – June 2023:
British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Diploma in Broadcast and Online Journalism

September 2017 – June 2021:
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, minor in Sociology (graduated with distinction)

Work Experience:

June 2023 – Present
Writer at Global News (Corus Entertainment)
News writer at Global BC, researching and chasing story ideas for television, online, and radio platforms, contacting sources for information on new and breaking stories

January 2023
Intern at Go Goat Sports
Worked as an intern for the Sekeres and Price Podcast; responsible for editing video interviews for YouTube and cutting clips from interviews for social media. Vetted social media responses for listener feedback segment daily, along with other tasks for podcast production

September 2022
Intern at Rogers Sports and Media
Worked as an intern producer for various shows at CISL 650 AM (Sportsnet 650) for three weeks; uploaded show segments to podcast platforms

June 2022 – April 2023:
Public Address Announcer / Disc Jockey at Surrey Eagles Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club, Surrey, British Columbia
Working as part of media team; responsible for preparing scripts and announcing in-game (goals, game activities, sponsorships), arranging music to create exciting and engaging in-game presentation

June 2022 – August 2022:
Produce Clerk / Cashier at IGA Madeira Park, Madeira Park, British Columbia
Responsible with other team members for operating produce department: restocking shelves, receiving product on a near daily basis, prepping specific produce for sale. Also worked as cashier during busier times of work day.

January 2022 – Present
Volunteer at Hillside Christian Church, Surrey, British Columbia
Working as a volunteer in producing livestream content, various other tech-related duties

May 2020 – June 2020:
Volunteer at SFU TD Community Engagement Centre, Surrey, British Columbia
Assisted in running Media Minds Program, a virtual online five-week workshop teaching basic animation of children aged 12-14; led and supervised small groups in online activities

May 2018 – June 2022:
Front-End / Customer Service Representative at Nielsen’s Your Independent Grocer, Surrey, British Columbia
Responsible for opening and closing front-end department, managing cash and safe balances, filing reports; responsible for handling customer concerns while on-duty
Member of online grocery staff; pick orders, call customers and coordinate members within department for breaks and arrival for pickup by customers

April 2016 – September 2018:
Crew Trainer / Guest Experience Leader at McDonald’s Canada, Surrey, British Columbia
Responsible for training and coaching coworkers to work in a safe and efficient manner according to restaurant protocol; attended monthly meetings with managers to address restaurant needs and improve guest satisfaction
Conversed and engaged guests courteously while assisting them in taking orders; directed staff in how to address cleaning needs throughout dining room while handling guest needs

Skills:

• Fast Learner
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Educated in audio/video editing
• Effective Time Management
• Microsoft Office / Adobe