Emphasis on Media Relations and Media Training

1. John Russell Jervis II
4035 Choctaw Tr. New Buffalo, MI 49117
Phone: (269) 757-2313 – E-mail: john.r.jervis@wmich.edu
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University: 2004-2009
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences
Major: Film, Video, and Media Studies/School of Communication
Minor: Psychology
RELEVANT COURSES AND TRAINING
Advanced Public Speaking
 Developed skills on how to display professional and creative public presentations with poise and confidence
Organizational Communication
 Acquired knowledge on how to effectively use communication to enhance productivity in the workplace
Mass Communication News/Public Affairs
 Analyzed and presented information about current public affairs displayed from multiple media outlets
Television Studio Production
 Produced, edited, and directed multiple televised productions
Organizational Psychology
 Discovered how to contribute to the development of an organization by displaying and applying efficient work ethics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bartender and Customer Service June 2006 – June 2009
Main St. Pub Kalamazoo, MI
 Ensured quality customer service through excellent communication capabilities
 Displayed highly-organized abilities by remembering and producing multiple orders simultaneously
 Worked diligently through extra long hours in a fast-paced environment
 Promoted to full time bartender status after displaying my determination to excel in the business
 Was selected by company owner to help set up a satellite location in Northern Indiana
Broadcasting Intern Jan. 2009 – April 2009
WWMT Channel 3 News Kalamazoo, MI
 Developed skills on how to properly operate the cameras used for televised broadcasting
 Edited film into finalized segments and processed them into stories that were used for live broadcasts
 Covered local high school and college sporting events and transformed them into stories for the nightly news
 Conducted interviews and helped with the live production of the NCAA Final Four and Detroit Tigers home opener
 Assisted with development of the nightly news by gathering information, editing stories, and writing scripts
Customer Service Dec.2004 – March 2006
The Buckle Portage, MI - Benton Harbor, MI
 Helped customers find their desired products through excellent sales capabilities and product knowledge
 Produced highest sales results for several months in a competitive work environment
Waiter and Customer Service June 1998 – Aug. 2005
Stray Dog Bar & Grill New Buffalo, MI
 Served cocktails and food orders to customers in a timely fashion
 Worked diligently through long hours while displaying excellent customer service
 Assisted bartenders with their duties when they were backed up from extreme amounts of business
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
 Proficient with Microsoft products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
 Knowledge of media software products: iTunes, iMovies, Final Cut Pro, Cyberlink PowerDirector, Grass Valley
 Experience with multiple operating systems: Windows XP, Mac OS X
 Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Social Chair, Lambda Tau Chapter 2005-2006