Thomas Stephen

7921 Michael Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

tstephen18@jcu.edu ~ 716-698-6049

Sports Communications Qualifications and Capabilities

Extensive undergraduate studies in mass media and broadcasting, including courses in Sports Media, Elements of
Broadcasting, Media Techniques, and Media Writing.
In-depth understanding of television, broadcasting, public speaking, the Internet, Microsoft Word and, Power Point.
Experience and confidence using Final Cut Pro and Avid editing system, particularly in logging, capturing, and
editing digitized material.

Communications Education
John Carroll University | University Heights, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Theater Arts
GPA: 3.33
Deans List Fall 2015
Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society

September 2014-Present
December 2016

Production and Communications Courses and Concepts

Audio Production
Learned the basic aesthetics, tools, and techniques of audio production.
Hands-on creation and production of a variety of audio projects using Adobe Audition.

Spring 2016

Video Production
Spring 2016
Obtained skills with operating video cameras and editing software, as well as collecting coverage in the field.
Acquired the knowledge of working in a television studio as a director, camera operator, and technical director.
Writing for TV, Radio, and New Media
Spring 2016
Developed the principles, forms, and latest techniques for writing commercials, news and sports, features and
documentaries, Internet writing, and comedy and drama television shows.
Fundamentals of Broadcast Performance
Spring 2015
Analyzed, interpreted, and communicated with types of announcing performance areas.
These areas included voice development, news presentation, interviewing, commercial delivery, and microphone
and camera techniques.

Communications and Customer Service Work Experience

Intersport | Chicago, IL

Summer 2016

Production Assistant Intern

Transcribed and time-coded a variety of videos for the producers could create scripts.
Logged in video clips on Media Central for the producers could know what each clip was
Researched video topics for the different shows the company produces
Buffalo Bills | Orchard Park, NY
Broadcasting Intern
Obtained quality footage for producers by editing clips from practice for packages.
Responsible for creating B-roll for NFL network for certain packages.
Edited player and coach interviews that were put on the team website.

Summer 2015

R&R BBQ | Elma, NY

Chef and Customer Service
Prepared and cooked food for both the restaurant and the food truck.
Attained orders from customers.

Summer 2015 & 2016

College and Community Activities and Leadership

Treasurer, Delta Tau Delta
November 2015-Present
Collects dues from each member and inputs expenses and revenue into online accounting program

Kershner Scholar: Fall 2015

Member, JCTV-4
Manages different elements of the television studio during production
Collaborates with the director on the aspects of the production

January 2015-Present