BIO
Personal Profile
I have continually strived to better myself as sports journalist in the past few years. Since I set my sights on becoming a broadcaster, I have done everything I can to put myself in a position to succeed. My goal now is be the best journalist I can be; all while working for a company that wants to help me progress my career just as much as I want to help it grow as a news source.
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You can find a list of my professional work experience and education below. I believe each position has played an instrumental role in my journey as a multimedia journalist. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me directly.
Education
2020-2022
Arizona State University
2017-2020
Cochise Community College
2013-2017
Tombstone High School
I graduated from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication with a bachelor's degree in sports journalism. In my two years at ASU, I have maintained a GPA of 3.5.
I graduated from Cochise College in May 2020 with an associate's degree in Journalism and Media Arts. In addition, I also received my Arizona General Education Curriculum certificate. I graduated with a 3.87 GPA.
I graduated high school in 2017. I finished with a GPA of 3.5 before moving on to college.
Work Experience
2022
Varsity Sports Show Intern
2021
Cronkite News Arizona PBS Anchor/Audio Reporter
2018-2020
The Game Haus NFL Journalist Intern
2018
Tombstone High School Football Coach
I worked as a broadcast intern with the Varsity Sports Show in Phoenix, AZ. With this organization, I did a variety of different jobs, including writing articles, creating broadcast videos, color commentary and play by play for high school sports games, and camera work.
I began my professional program at Arizona State University with Cronkite News in August 2021. In my time with Cronkite News, I have learned the inner workings of a newsroom; including how to pitch ideas, work in the field, and conduct meaningful interviews. In addition, I have gained anchoring experience by hosting the company's Facebook Live show Cronkite Sports Now.
In my time as an NFL journalist intern with The Game Haus, I have written over 100 SEO-friendly published articles. Each piece gives accurate information and insight on breaking or interesting NFL news. As of June 2020, I have collected approximately 59,000 views for my published articles.
Throughout the course of coaching, I met regularly with coaches to develop game plans and study opponents’ films. This supplied me with an elite knowledge of the game of football how it works from a coach’s perspective.
Leadership and Awards
2017
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
2017
The Ronald Regan Student Leader Award
2017
Superior Junior Cadet Decoration Award
2017
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Certificate
2016
Sons of the American Revolution Bronze R.O.T.C. Medal
Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society that strives to help millions of high-achieving college students
reach their full potential by recognizing their academic success and giving them opportunities to
develop professional and leadership skills.
This prestigious award is presented to graduating students who best exemplify the following
characteristics: Drive, Humility, and Service Before Self. Every high school in America may nominate
one graduating senior for a Ronald Reagan Leadership Medal.
The Superior Cadet Decoration is an U.S. military decoration awarded by DA and limited to one outstanding cadet in each LET level in each JROTC institution.
This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service,
leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by
their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.
The Sons of the American Revolution Award is given to a meritorious cadet enrolled in Army JROTC
at each school and recognizes an outstanding second-year cadet in a 3-year program or a third-year
cadet in a 4-year secondary school program.
References
Vince D'Aliesio
(480) 220-4629
Sadie Babits
(208) 409-5437
David Thursby
(520) 559-6005
Founder of the Varsity Sports Show
Audio Director for Cronkite News
Tombstone High School Principal and Former Athletic Director
