905 Lentz Drive

Carbondale, Illinois 62901

773.729.8402
ccouncil3@gmail.com

Clarence Ellis Council III

OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic and creative sports producer and broadcaster seeking a position
in Radio and Television Broadcasting that offers upward mobility

WORK SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING

Produced and hosted over 2,000 hours of content for internet radio shows
Experience in editing, writing, and program planning virtually all aspects of production management
Gathered information to develop statistic logs for relevant, informative and stimulating content
Responsible for analyzing sports statistics and interpreting data for accurate reporting
Utilized strategic planning to organize agenda for personal internet radio sports show
Celebrity networking with various professional sports teams such as the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears
Audio and engineering and editing
Live and pre-recorded interviewing
Writing and recording commercials, promotions and voice-overs

JOURNALISM AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGEMENT

Devised social media networking strategy that resulted in 550% increase in WVONs The Sports Cypher listeners and
FaceBook page followers
Researched, collected and organized sports statistics for WVON Radio Stations The Sports Cypher social media updates
Ensured daily and weekly posts of social media updates for personal blog
Provided follow up communication in order to ensure posted information was relevant and up-to-date
Proficient in multiple blogging tools and social media platforms including: WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

COMPUTER AND OFFICE SKILLS

Computer Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs including Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
Operated essential Deck and Board Operation system to record and live-stream radio shows
Effective communicator who interacts well with people from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds
Experience in Adobe Audition 3.0 and Final Cut Pro

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Insane Sports: Sports with a Bang!, Chicago IL
Host, Writer and Executive Producer

2013 to Present

WVON 1690 AM Radio Station: The Sports Cypher, Chicago IL

Intern, sports statistics research

2012 to Present

Trey Chicago Sports Talk, Chicago IL

Co-host, Writer and Executiver Producer

2012

Chicago Park District, Chicago IL

Score Keeper for Football, Baseball and Basketball leagues

2006-2011

Chicago Bulls Hurricane Katrina Benefit, Chicago IL

2005
Volunteer for Disaster and Humanitarian relief, Participated in the collection/distribution of goods for Hurricane survivors

EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Radio/Television Digital Media, specialization in Sports Journalism

2014-Present

Illinois Center for Broadcasting, Chicago IL

Radio and Television Broadcasting (Audio and Video Production)

2011-2012

Kennedy King College, Chicago IL

Journalism

2011

Columbia College, Chicago IL

Journalism

2010

PORTFOLIO CONTENT, HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Deans Scholars List, Simeon Career Academy

Personal Sports Blog: http://www.bulls7.wordpress.com/
Personal Sports Internet Radio Show: http://www.chicagolandsportsradio.com/
Audio and Video Reels: Includes various radio commercials, TV projects, news casts, sweepers, location shots and projects
performed at the Illinois Center for Broadcasting *Available upon request
Highest Studio Intern Combined Hours Award, Illinois Center for Broadcasting, November 2012
Student of the Month, Illinois Center for Broadcasting, October 2012: Awarded for outstanding attendance, dedication and
professionalism