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Resume

Education

  • The University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, Tenn.

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2023 (GPA 3.64) (Magna Cum Laude)

  • Major: Mass Media and Strategic Communication (GPA 3.76): Sequence/Concentration: Broadcasting

  • Minor: History

Experience

  • Lead Play-by-Play Announcer for the UT Martin Skyhawk Sports Network/Sports Information Assistant

    • 2023-present

    • Martin, TN

      • Lead voice of Skyhawk football and men's basketball​.

      • Lead voice of ESPN+ productions for football, men's basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball.

      • Host of weekly coaches show "Skyhawk Sports Talk".

      • Host of on-site football pregame show.

      • Producing social media game highlight clips for football and basketball.

      • Emcee for multiple events on campus.

      • Coordinating guests for the coaches show.

      • Interviewing coaches and student-athletes from all 18 sports on campus.

      • Sports information contact for the Soccer, Baseball, Track and Field and Cross Country teams.

      • Writing previews and game/meet recaps.

      • Creating and updating yearly record book for baseball.

  • ESPN+ Broadcaster

    • 2021-2023​

    • Martin, TN

      • Provided play-by-play coverage for UT Martin baseball and softball games on ESPN+​.

      • Prepared for each broadcast by researching stats and player bios.

  • WUTM F.M. 90.3 “The Hawk,” Sports Director

    • 2020-2023

    • Martin, TN

      • Coordinate broadcasting crews for weekly assignments.

      • Commentate UT Martin and Westview athletic events.

      • Write sports stories for the radio station’s website.

      • Interview coaches for sports show "One on One".

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Audition.

  • Ability to write game previews and recaps.

  • Can clearly communicate the action on the field or court.

  • Can host entertaining coaches shows.

  • Can host pre-game and post-game shows.

  • Can emcee events.

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Activities

  • Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) Communications Team Member (2019-20)

  • Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (2020)

  • RTDNA President (2019-2023)

  • YoungLife Leader at Westview High School (2021-present)

Honors/Awards

  • 2021-22 OVC Call of the Year

  • UTM MMSC Country Music Inc. Scholarship, 2022

  • 2022 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Award for Best Play-by-Play for Men's Basketball

  • 2023 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Award for Best Play-by-Play (other) for the 2022 UTM Rodeo broadcast

  • 2023 Who's Who at UT Martin Award

  • 2023 Gary Steinke WUTM Broadcasting Excellence Award

  • 2024 Bill Schwanke Award Finalist (Best FCS Play-by-Play Broadcaster)

References

Dr. Richard Robinson, WUTM Faculty Advisor

Cecil M. and Boyce A. Gooch Hall

Martin, TN 38237

rrobins2@utm.edu

Rodney Freed, UTM TV Advisor/ESPN+ Director

Cecil M. and Boyce A. Gooch Hall

Martin, TN 38237

rfreed@utm.edu 

Brian Thomas, Senior Broadcast Engineer

Cecil M. and Boyce A. Gooch Hall

Martin, TN 38237

bqualls4@utm.edu 

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