JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
KLAS (CBS affiliate) Fill-in Anchor / Reporter 2018- 2021 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
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Spectrum News Anchor / Reporter 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) Weekend Anchor / Reporter / 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
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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
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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
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