SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A goal-oriented professional with strong communication and creative skills,
and experience in public relations, management, and coordinating team
efforts with an emphasis on public broadcasting. An award-winning journalist
with a talent for developing stories and producing results, providing
excellent skills as a facilitator/mediator, and cultivating productive
rapport with diverse groups of colleagues, government officials, and
industry and community leaders. Able to instruct others, offer effective
media relations, and implement positive solutions to volatile situations.
Committed to continuing to acquire new business knowledge and demonstrate
adaptability and resourcefulness while achieving at a high level of
potential in order to contribute to the success and growth of a company.
Proficient in word processing and Internet/Web design. Areas of expertise
include:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KTVT - TV, Dallas, Texas-Freelance Reporter-2005-Present
Live coverage and field reporting for top CBS newscast. Write and develop
enterprising news stories. Develop story ideas daily for the newscast.
Represents the station by making public appearances.
WHTM-TV, Harrisburg, PA-Reporter and Fill-In Anchor 2000-2004
Provided live coverage and field reporting for a top ranked news team.
Developed and wrote enterprising news and feature pieces.
Cultivated and maintained contacts among government, industry and community
leaders.
Covered political and legislative activities at the local, county and state
levels.
Anchored news coverage during morning, mid-day, evening and nighttime
broadcasts as required.
Mentored and coached broadcast journalism interns.
WDAM-TV, Hattiesburg, MS - Reporter and Weekend Anchor 1998-2000
Developed an impeccable reputation as a credible, respected anchor for
weekend newscasts.
Served as primary fill-in anchor for weekday broadcasts.
Represented the network and station by maintaining an active participation
in community organizations and events.
Earned a First Place Associated Press Broadcasters Award for developing and
presenting a three-part series on the operations, missions and contributions
of the Air National Guard.
Selected as a member of an elite business and government delegation to
participate in conferences at the Air National Guard Headquarters in
Washington, DC.
Cultivated, wrote and broadcast a news/feature piece entitled "Babies Having
Babies" focusing on the plight of teenage mothers.
WLBT-TV, Jackson, MS - Freelance Reporter and Fill-In-Anchor 1997-1998
Prepared broadcast pieces for news and feature segments, and anchored
regional newscasts.
KETK-TV, Tyler, TX - Anchor and Reporter 1994-1996
Received rapid promotion from a General Assignment Reporter to Anchor role.
Anchored 30-minute newscasts during weekday timeslots.
Executed several high-profile live broadcasts, and coordinated team coverage
of critical news events.
Gained in-depth broadcast journalism experience and initially served as both
photographer and reporter for assigned stories.
EDUCATION
Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Black Journalist
The Women's Chorus of Dallas
North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship
Active volunteer with Bethesda Mission and St. Francis Soup Kitchen
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Stella Payne
Represented by:
David Brunner
DB & Associates
(610) 767 - 6183
dbandassociates@msn.com |
