SOPHIE BARON 905.259.9495 | [email protected] An enthusiastic and very hard-working, bilingual fourth year university student beginning my Master’s Degree in Journalism and Communication in the fall. Reliable, trustworthy, outgoing, responsible, and an all around good leader. Able to work as part of a team, on my own initiative, and deal with any duties competently. EDUCATION & ACADEMIC AWARDS Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) Western University | London, Ontario 2011-2015 Courses Include Radio and Television as Entertainment Media Sport, Media, & Culture Media and Promotionalism Arts & Entertainment Journalism • Past President’s Award at commencement ceremony November 2011 • Commitment to the Arts Award in Secondary School November 2011 • Youth Leadership Awards from broadcasting legend Brian Williams May 2011 SKILLS & STRENGTHS • Avid and highly savvy social media user/broadcaster • Proficient in teleprompter and news broadcasting technology • Consistent top ten finish from the Royal Canadian Legion for public speaking for three years • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, and various Mac applications • Balances academic success with extracurricular commitments • Certified ballet instructor with accreditation from the Royal Academy of Dance TELEVISION BROADCASTING & SPORTS London Knights Hockey Club, Ontario Hockey League | London 2014-present • Interned for the marketing and group sales team • Organized and prepared for a series of team events and communicated and promoted the team efficiently to community members, season ticket holders, and team management • Followed a game script and managed game sponsors efficiently while also making them feel comfortable London Lightning Dance Pac, National Basketball League | London 2013-2014 • Danced professionally during time-outs and quarter breaks at Budweiser Gardens • Energized the large sold-out crowds and mingled with spectators, officials and players on a weekly basis • Participated in community events such as Kids Days and the Santa Shuffle • Promoted the playoff season by appearing on Fresh 103.1 FM Mustangs TV, Western University | London 2011-2012 • Camerawoman for hockey, volleyball, and basketball varsity games • Selected and edited footage with voiceovers, input statistics, and created weekend recap videos for Western’s main varsity websites Coyote News Network (CNN), Clarington Central S.S. | Bowmanville 2008-2011 • Composed and presented morning announcements as a news anchor through a television broadcast to all classrooms in a 1200 student school • Learned behind-the-scenes skills of broadcast television and how to professionally present a live broadcast LEADERSHIP Camp Counselor, Municipality of Clarington | Bowmanville Summer 2011 • Provided leadership and supervision in a safe and enjoyable environment for children • Worked in a variety of camps including Kinder Camp, Arts Camp, and French Camp • Planned and implemented daily activities and events by collaborating and brainstorming with co- workers • Quickly and professionally dealt with issues surrounding children, co-workers, and parents Student Council President, Clarington Central S.S. | Bowmanville 2010-2011 • Elected to lead a student council of thirty members • Planned school activities including all dances, talent shows, buy-ins, Terry Fox Day, school spirit Howlers and volunteer programs • Organized and executed year-round assemblies and participated in the Municipality of Clarington’s Remembrance Day Ceremony • Ran a three day leadership camp for grade nine students through Youth Leadership Camps Canada Student Representative, Clarington Central S.S. | Bowmanville 2010-2011 • Attended Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board meetings on a monthly basis while representing the entire student body of C.C.S.S. • Conducted informal surveys to ascertain opinions of students to share at monthly Parent/Teacher Committee meetings EMPLOYMENT Server, Traditions of Durham Retirement Community | Courtice Summer 2012 • Set tables, served meals and coordinated evening dining for residents and their families • Communicated with other staff, managers, and guests to solve problems quickly and efficiently Jumbotron and Ring Matrix Operator, Budweiser Gardens | London 2014-present • Followed game script for all London Knights hockey games ensuring that all sponsors and promotional material was executed properly and on time • Executed live promotional shots of the crowd in the form of the Kiss Cam, 3M “Name That Tune,” the “Tim Horton’s Cup Shuffle,” and many more Line Worker, Lear Corporation | Ajax Summers 2012 & 2013 • Worked on the line completing a variety of duties • Communicated effectively with management and high seniority assembly workers and supervisors during and after shifts to report any missing equipment of malfunctions during each shift OTHER • Smart Serve #e12031657761 • Member of the Western University Varsity Dance Pac 2011/2012, • Certificate of High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Training • Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) Training REFERENCES Available upon request .