KLAS (CBS affiliate) Reporter / Fill-in Anchor 2018- Present Las Vegas, NV (DMA 40) ​​​

• Cover breaking news, severe weather, crime, politics, education, and the community

• Advance stories using social media to engage viewers on a digital platform 

• Enterprise stories weekly for "Only on 8 News Now"

• Develop sources to receive tips and story ideas

• Employee of the month - August 2019

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Spectrum News Reporter / Fill-in Anchor 2014- 2017 Greensboro, NC (DMA 46)

• Shoot, write, and edit stories on deadline for statewide 24 hour news channel on cable

• Generate stories for ABC 45 WXLV nightly newscasts at 6 p.m. and 11p.m.

• Regular fill-in anchor for Spectrum News and WXLV 

• Produce web content and utilize social media to engage viewers

• Cultivate sources in the community

WGXA-TV (FOX 24 / ABC 16) Reporter / Weekend Anchor / Producer 2012 -2014, Macon, GA  (DMA 121)

• Improved communication skills by enterprising original content as a one-man band

• Produce and solo anchor weekend 10 p.m. newscasts as well as plan and assign coverage

• Filed stories to all platforms on–air, online and mobile.

• Employee of the month - March 2014

GoRadio (Dial Global / Westwood One) Correspondent , 2012, Los Angeles, CA

• Interviewed numerous celebrities and guests on radio row at the Grammy Awards

KTVN Channel 2 News Intern, 2011, Reno, NV (DMA 108)        

• Assist producers with nightly newscasts and developed writing abilities

• Accompany reporters and write news packages

Wolf Pack Week Reporter / In Studio Interviewer, 2010-2011,  Reno, NV                                             

• Strengthened on-camera presence by working for student run broadcast

• Fill-in sports reporter

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Production Assistant, Summer 2010, Los Angeles, CA

• Helped secure sets and assist production for the hit comedy series

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Junior League, International Member, Present

• Involved in charitable women’s organization aimed at improving the community

• Focus on volunteerism and building members' civic leadership skills

“Take the Lead” Volunteer, 2016 , Winston- Salem, NC     

• Danced at the annual fundraiser and secured donations to benefit a local homeless shelter

Marvin Piccolo School Volunter, 2009-2011, Reno, NV                   

• Interacted with children with special needs and disabilities

• Provided stimulating experience for students through reading activities

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Division 1 Athlete at Universtiy of Nevada

• Four-year member and starter on Women’s Soccer team

• Records held in numerous categories

• Nevada Scholar Athlete

• Received Commitment Award by coaching staff 

• NSCAA All-West region Scholar Team- Honorable Mention  

• ESPN Second Team Academic All-District     

• First Team All WAC and All WAC Tournament Team member                                           

• WAC All Academic Team

Contact

E-mail:

Phone: 626-615-6441

Skills

Adobe Premeire Pro

Ad lib

AP ENPS

Competitive personality

Dalet

Formulating key questions for interviews

Final Cut Pro

iNews

Microsoft Office

Non-linear editing

Social Media

Videography

EDUCATION

University of Nevada, Reynolds School of Journalism

Bachelor of Arts:  Broadcast Journalism / Theatre

Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0

Graduated #1 in class

Dean's List

Cum Laude

Kappa Tau Alpha member

College tuition paid through athletic and academic scholarships

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

© 2018 by Cristen Drummond