Resume

Kevin John

Distinctivek@aol.com

EDUCATION

Morehouse College (4 Year College) Atlanta, GA. Graduated cum laude with BA

University of San Francisco (Grad School). M.A. in Sports Management (pending)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CBS-19 KYTX

Sports Anchor/Reporter (2016-Present)

Anchor/Produce sportscasts for station
Produce packages and live coverage from the field
Cover professional, college, and prep sports
Post stories online
Engage/Communicate with viewers through social media

Independent News Network (Media Gateway-Little Rock, AR)

Sports Anchor/Producer (2015-2016)

Anchor/Produce sportscasts for various markets including WRDE-NBC, FOX-23, FOX-30, CBS-GTN, ABC-Alexandria
Seek background information to present the most accurate stories
Cover professional, college, and prep sports
Write compelling stories
Engage/Communicate with viewers through social media

The Branded Athlete- Black Hollywood Live (2013-2015)

Anchor/Reporter

Anchor, produce, and write weekly sports show
report the latest breaking and relevant sport news going on in the nation
Book and conduct interviews with premiere professional athletes.
Go in the field to cover live events such as games, award shows (Espys), and charity events.
Engage/Communicate with viewers through social media
Create segments that will be used for show

Sports Rants (2013-2015)

NFL Writer

Write compelling stories on current news in NFL
Seek background information to present the most accurate stories
Attend conferences, meetings, and games to gather the most in-depth stories
Cover breaking news and trade rumors

Sunday Sideline Report (2014-2015)

Anchor/Writer

Anchor show that highlights the most up to date sports news in the NFL.
Write detailed scripts for newscast
Engage/Communicate with viewers through social media

One Mic One Voice (2012-2014)

Radio Personality/Host

Host weekly radio show
Discuss/Debate relevant topics in news, sports, politics, etc
Serve as an emcee for various community events
Write and create segments for show

World Monitor TV (2008-2011)

Entertainment Reporter

Give live reports from movie premieres, award shows, and movie/TV sets
Conduct sit-down interviews with various actors and celebrities
Interact with fans through social media
Report intriguing stories relevant to pop culture

Pacific Palisades High School (2009)

Track Coach

Coached Junior Varsity and Varsity track athletes
Responsible for coaching the hurdlers and sprinters
Create workouts/nutrition plans for athletes
Organize meets, and travel with team to respective meets.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Great at multi-tasking; Experienced in using interactive social and digital media; Proficient at video production and editing; Prolific writer and storyteller; Great diction and articulation; Typing, computer experience including Word, Excel, and general knowledge of database computer programs; Telephone skills. Internet research capabilities; Excellent grammar and spelling abilities, accuracy, attention to detail, customer/client relations, organization and time management, problem solving, communication. Superior knowledge of sports on all levels from professional to high school; Proven ability to deliver material in a wide variety of on-camera situations Ability to shoot video and operate as a Multi-Media journalist. Solid experience in online and social media content creation.