Professional Writing and Communications, Public Relations
Resume:
LACEY
BARKE
EDUCATION
**** ** *** ** *******, MN 56142
adg1jp@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Writing and Communication (B.A.) Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
Anticipated Graduation: December 2020
Minor: Public Relations
GPA: 3.7
EXPERIENCE
Optician Shopko Optical- Marshall, MN
August 2020- PRESENT
As an optician at Shopko Optical, it is my responsibility to assume eyecare prescreening responsibilities before our patients see our optometrist. I help customers with dispensing glasses—this entails everything from finding the right frame to making sure that frame’s prescription is working well for you. I maintain a positive and amiable attitude through all customer service interactions, both through the phone and in person.
Morning Show Co-Host KMHL Broadcasting- Subarctic Media, Marshall, MN MARCH 2019- MARCH 2020
Weekday live morning show co-host on 94.7, KKCK and a daytime radio personnel on 99.7, KARZ. Responsible for creating content and structure of segments that audiences will connect with. On-air news announcer as well as commercial voiceover. Assist with the creation and formation of our Big Deals online radio auction website through descriptive copy writing. Assist with summer promotional events. Research, gather, write, and present news reports. Public speaking skills and the ability to interact with listeners and clients.
Studio Engineer KMHL Broadcasting- Subarctic Media, Marshall, MN DECEMBER 2017- MARCH 2020
Studio engineer for live events, with an emphasis on high school and collegiate sports. Skilled in operation of a control board. Ability to work closely with athletics, communications, and other relative entities. Auditioning audio elements prior to broadcast. Logging highlights, playing commercials and promotions, recording of broadcasts, and live social media updates and content.
Editor–in–Chief The Spur- SMSU Student Publication, Marshall, MN MAY 2019-JUNE 2020
Manage a staff of 13 student writers along with two interns and three editorial staff members. Created new staff training method, moved our publication completely online, and am in the process of developing a mobile app and a launch date for its release. Ability to edit and create promotional materials such as posters and online advertisements for clients. Maintain positive internal and external relations among publics such as staff, readers, and local businesses.
News Internship Tracy Area Headlight Herald, Tracy, MN JUNE 2019-SEPTEMBER 2019
Experience with writing for a weekly newspaper. An opportunity to further develop and exercise skills such as writing, photography, proofreading, and editing. Reported live on the event for news coverage. Events covered include local parades, fairs, crisis events, and profile stories.
Sports Reporter Marshall Independent Newspaper, Marshall, MN MAY 2017-JANUARY 2018
Following an internship, began as sports reporter. Gather, interview, write, and publish a variety of sports stories ranging from hockey to basketball. Knowledge and understanding of athletic departments at high school and collegiate levels. Understanding of athletic records and statistics. Gained the ability to function professionally in highly stressful situations to provide clearly written stories on a deadline. Knowledge of document editing.
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