Cell Number: (606) 923-8804 | Email: wfadams@moreheadstate.edu | Catlettsburg, KY
Morehead State University Convergent Media graduate, with experience in video and audio production, broadcasting, and news-writing. Adobe Certified in Photoshop. Possesses well-developed editing, presentation, and leadership abilities. Also holds an English Education degree from MSU.
Work History
May 2021 -
Present
June 2021-January 2022
November 2019 -
February 2021
November 2019 -
February 2021
January 2018 - December 2019
Freelance Sports Writer | Ashland Daily Independent | Ashland, KY/Online
· Write various articles per assignment directives
· Conduct interviews
Freelance Multimedia Journalist | Greenup Beacon | Greenup, KY/ Online
· Produce, shoot, conduct and edit video interviews for social media distribution
· Write various articles per assignment directives
Rose Hill Royals Media | Online
· Produced, announced, & distributed live-game broadcasts for Rose Hill boys basketball games
· Assembled equipment and arranged notes and game data
Rose Hill Royals Media | Online
· Produced, announced, & distributed live-game broadcasts for Rose Hill boys basketball games
· Assembled equipment and arranged notes and game data
Convergent Media Practicum | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY
· Head Producer/Editor of Morehead Tonight, Fall 2018-Fall 2019
· Arranged segments for program
· Oversaw production of field pieces
· Arranged and conducted interviews
· Edited footage through Adobe Premiere Pro
· Crew member for Campus Cops program, Spring 2018
· Assembled and operated boom mic for duration of production
· Assisted in various equipment assembly, set-up, and placement
August 2012 - December 2019
Substitute Teacher| Ashland Independent Schools & Boyd County Public Schools| Ashland, KY
· Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations
· Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details
January 2014 - March 2014
Long Term Substitute, High School English | Boyd County High School | Ashland, KY
· Pursued professional development activities
· Communicated with colleagues and parents to meet/exceed teaching goals
Education
2020-Present
2016-2019
2008-2012
Master of Arts: Communication | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY
Bachelor of Arts: Convergent Media | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY
· Part of MSU TV production Spring 2018 - Fall 2019
Bachelor of Arts: Secondary English Education | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY
· Member of Tau Omega Epsilon
· Completed Student Teaching Clinical Practice Fall 2011
· Graduated Spring 2012
2005-2008
Bachelor of Arts: Secondary English Education | ACTC | Ashland, KY
· Received Boyd County Board of Education Scholarship
· Transferred to Morehead State Fall 2008