1. Jonelle M. Johnson
jojohnson0414@yahoo.com
414.587.3114
1620 Warwick Way
Mount Pleasant, WI 53406
TOURS & EVENT EXPERIENCE
MILWAUKEE BREWERS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Coordinator – Miller Park Tours and Helfaer Field (01/12-current)
Plan and staff Stadium Tours year-round
Manage contractual logistics and bookings for Helfaer Field events
Hire, train and implement protocol for Tour, Helfaer Field and Game Day Experience staff
Maintain constant communication with clients and staff
Process payments using ProVenue, event planning using Reserve Interactive
Develop new tour options for guests coming to Miller Park
Assist in guest relations during sizable events, such as concerts, receptions and open houses
Problem solve and rectify with clients and fans when problems arise
MEDIA AND BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
CARMICHAEL COMMUNICATIONS: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Feature/Editorial Writer (08/08 – 11/09)
Wrote feature and editorial content for weekly entertainment publication, “Happenings”
Wrote cover story for monthly “Homes Plus” publication
Organized and maintained regular communication with daily radio guests on “Happenings Q & A” on AM
1050 WLIP
On-air contributor to daily radio broadcast show “Happenings Q & A” on AM 1050 WLIP
Researched topics of interest for publication or broadcast
WISN 12 – Hearst- Argyle – Milwaukee’s ABC Affiliate: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Producer (10/07 – 07/08)
Produced and wrote 30 and 60 minute newscasts
“12 News at 5:30” and “12 News This Morning”
Assigned reporters and photojournalists to news assignments
Maintained regular communication with reporters, anchors, photojournalists, engineers, director, and graphics
department, assignment editors, and viewers
Worked with special projects producer on 12 News Specials
Associate Producer (12/05- 07/08)
Assisted producer in writing stories for newscast
Produced and wrote local news cut-ins, which aired during “Good Morning America”
Obtained video used in newscasts
Conducted beat calls regularly
Received video feeds from sources across the nation
UW- Milwaukee PantherVision: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Producer of Weekly Newscast (01/05- 05/05)
Wrote, shot, and edited for weekly newscasts
Maintained regular communication with beats and reporting crews
Conducted story and follow- up meetings
Reported for UW-Milwaukee at Ward Churchill protest in Whitewater (03/01/05)
2. Reporter and Photojournalist for Weekly Newscast (09/04- 12/04)
Maintained knowledge of local, national, and worldwide news
Conducted interviews with local persons of interest
Photojournalist for a number of reporter packages
Reported for UW-Milwaukee at Mark Belling protest in 11/04
Anchored 10/18/04 newscast
UW- Milwaukee PantherCast: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Radio Journalist for Internet Broadcast (01/03- 05/03)
Reported and wrote for weekly radio broadcast
Conducted interviews and gained experience in field recording
Anchored 05/01/03 newscast
Produced newscasts
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Rinkside Sports and Family Entertainment Center: Gurnee, Illinois
Figure Skating Instructor (07/99- 08/02)
Taught children ages 3- 16 the fundamentals of figure skating
Held one- one- one lessons with students who participated in United States Figure Skating Association
competitions
Continued figure skating education in attending local and national conventions and seminars
MEDIA RELATED SKILLS
Linear and non- linear editing systems: Media 100 and Final Cut Pro
Proficient in use of digital camera equipment, including Panasonic Mini- DV cameras
Analog and digital audio editing
HONORS 2004 WBA Student Award for Excellence
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award - Radio Newscast Producer (11/18/03)
United States Figure Skating Double Gold Medallist
Senior competitor and medallist in Free Skate and Moves in the Field (12/98)
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts in Letters and Science; Graduation Date: May 22, 2005
Double Major:
o Journalism and Mass Communication
o Communication
Financed 50% of education
Relevant Coursework Taken: Television News Reporting, Television Newsroom
Management, Media Ethics, Law of Mass Communication, Media Writing, Advanced
Reporting
St. Joseph High School; Kenosha, Wisconsin