MIKOL KINDLE JR

P H O T O G R A P H E R - M I K O L K I N D L E J R . C O M @mikolkindlejr @mikolkindlejr

P E R S O N A L W O R K E X P E R I E N C E P R O F I L E The Daily Cougar (University of Newspaper) Motivated to develop my skills as FEB 2020 - CURRENT a photographer and establish Contributing Photographer (I do not receive pay.) myself professionally within the field. I am confident in my ability Photographing sporting events associated with the to work hard, be in the moment, Men's Basketball Team. and my unique approach to photography. Youth Sports Photographer, TSS Photography JAN 2019 - CURRENT E D U C A T I O N Photographing and working with children ages K-12 Create images for parents and sports leagues

Texas Southern University Duties include: posing subjects, setting up Bachelors in Journalism, May 2021 equipment, and manipulating light.

C O N T A C T Sports Photographer, Texas Southern Athletics SEP 2017 - CURRENT

[email protected] Photographing all sporting events in relation to Texas Southern during the 2020 season. (469) 954-6904 Photographing events in relation to Texas Southern /mikolkindlejr Athletics, such as media days, press conferences, etc.

A W A R D S TSU Herald (Texas Southern University Newspaper) SEP 2018 - DEC 2019 2018 & 2019 Honors, Texas Photographed events in the local Houston area, such Southern University as concerts, marches, parades, etc. 2018 Freshman/Sophomore Worked on strict deadlines in order to produce Scholarship Recipient, Public timely images for the newspaper and website. Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2017 Texas Southern Leadership Award Recipient MIKOL KINDLE JR

P H O T O G R A P H E R - M I K O L K I N D L E J R . C O M @mikolkindlejr @mikolkindlejr

R E F E R E N C E S D A L L A S M O R N I N G N E W S - P H O T O G R A P H Y I N T E R N S H I P Andrew Roberts, Assistant Commissioner-Media Relations SOUTHWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE To Dallas Morning News, ((2S0W5A) C2)41-3468 [email protected] I am writing to apply for the photography internship position. I am currently a senior at Texas Southern University pursuing a bachelor's Andray Stroud, Franchise Owner/Employer degree in journalism. TSS PHOTOGRAPHY I primarily photograph sports, but I consider myself to be a more well- (713) 359-8728 rounded photographer because of my level of experience in covering a [email protected] variety of other events over the past four years. My experience comes Ryan McGinty, Sports Information from being self-critical and taking on as much opportunities as I possibly Director can in order to strengthen my portfolio. Some of the opportunities TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (TXSU) include working for the athletics department at Texas Southern, which (713) 313-6829 has given me experience in covering a variety of sports, and becoming a [email protected] staff member at the school newspaper the TSU Herald, which gave me access to photographing events in the local Houston area. In February of Harlan Robinson, Operations 2020, I also became a contributor for the Daily Cougar at the University of Director/Marketing Promotions Manager Houston, where I was assigned to cover the men's basketball team. Some TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY(TXSU) of the more notable events I have covered include the protest of the (713) 313-4355 murder of Vanessa Guillen in July, protests of the murder of George Floyd [email protected] in June, Beto O'Rourke's campaign for President at Texas Southern in 2019, and the Houston Astros World Series parade in 2017.

I believe I would make a great candidate because of my ability to be consistent, stay motivated and my experience working in a newsroom. My C O M P E T E N C I E S portfolio reflects my ability to capture fast-paced action, important Sports Photography moments and visual storytelling. Photoshop Lightroom Best, Social Media Mikol Kindle Jr Portraiture Storytelling Editing Video Portfolio Attention to Detail Composition MIKOL KINDLE JR

P H O T O G R A P H E R - M I K O L K I N D L E J R . C O M @mikolkindlejr @mikolkindlejr

N O T A B L E O N L I N E C R E D I T S

In addition to my resume and cover letter with references, I have included a few of my online credits. Click on the names that are underlined to view the full webpage and image. At the very bottom I also have included a link to my online portfolio.

The Daily Cougar, Gallery: Protesters swarm downtown Houston after George Floyd's death MAY 30, 2020

The Daily Cougar, Gallery: Houston cuts down nets after earning AAC title share MARCH 8, 2020

Houston Chronicle, SWAC hands down punishment for players involved in Texas Southern-Alabama State brawl FEB 5, 2020

ABC13, Texas Southern gets 'all-clear' after bomb threat prompts evacuation of campus NOV 28, 2018

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