JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
KLAS (CBS affiliate) Reporter / Fill-in Anchor 2018- Present Las Vegas, NV
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Cover breaking news, severe weather, crime, politics, education, and the community
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Advance stories using social media to engage viewers on a digital platform
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Enterprise stories weekly for "Only on 8 News Now"
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Develop sources to receive tips and story ideas
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Employee of the month - August 2019
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Nevada Hero of the Day - June 2020
Spectrum News Reporter / Fill-in Anchor 2014- 2017 Greensboro, NC
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Shoot, write, and edit stories on deadline for statewide 24 hour news channel on cable
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Generate stories for ABC 45 WXLV nightly newscasts at 6 p.m. and 11p.m.
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Regular fill-in anchor for Spectrum News and WXLV
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Produce web content and utilize social media to engage viewers
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Cultivate sources in the community
WGXA-TV (FOX 24 / ABC 16) Reporter / Weekend Anchor / Producer 2012 -2014, Macon, GA
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Improve communication skills by enterprising original content as a one-man band
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Produce and solo anchor weekend 10 p.m. newscasts as well as plan and assign coverage
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File stories to all platforms on–air, online and mobile.
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Employee of the month - March 2014
GoRadio (Dial Global / Westwood One) Correspondent , 2012, Los Angeles, CA
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Interview numerous celebrities and guests on radio row at the Grammy Awards
KTVN Channel 2 News Intern, 2011, Reno, NV (DMA 108)
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Assist producers with nightly newscasts and developed writing abilities
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Accompany reporters and write news packages
Wolf Pack Week Reporter / In Studio Interviewer, 2010-2011, Reno, NV
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Strengthen on-camera presence by working for student run broadcast
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Fill-in sports reporter
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Production Assistant, Summer 2010, Los Angeles, CA
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Help secure sets and assist production for the hit comedy series
Junior League, International Member, Present
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Volunteer with charitable women’s organization aimed at improving the community
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Focus on building members' civic leadership skills
“Take the Lead” Volunteer, 2016 , Winston- Salem, NC
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Dancer at the annual fundraiser and secured donations to benefit a local homeless shelter
Marvin Piccolo School Volunteer, 2009-2011, Reno, NV
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Interact with children with special needs and disabilities
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Provide stimulating experience for students through reading activities
Division 1 Athlete at University of Nevada
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Four-year member and starter on Women’s Soccer team
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Records held in numerous categories
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Nevada Scholar Athlete
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Received Commitment Award by coaching staff
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NSCAA All-West region Scholar Team- Honorable Mention
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ESPN Second Team Academic All-District
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First Team All WAC and All WAC Tournament Team member
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Four-year WAC All Academic Team
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
ATHLETICS
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
© 2020 by Cristen Drummond