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- 1. Bradley S. Maxwell Current Address: 725 Orchard St. Iowa City, Iowa 52246 Email: bradmaxwell1@gmail.com Cell: (563) 219-0492 Education The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Anticipated Completion: May 2014 • Bachelor of Arts: Journalism & Mass Communication • Bachelor of Arts: Cinema & Comparative Literature • Current Cumulative GPA: 3.83/4.0 Career Leadership Academy (four-semester academic program) Completed October 2013 • Strengthened communication, teamwork, interpersonal, and presentation abilities • Developed goal-oriented leadership and employment skills applicable to casual and professional environments Honors & Recognition Hearst Journalism Award (2013) • 2013 national finalist in television broadcast news for Hearst Journalism Award National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (2013) • 2013 Upper Midwest Student Emmy award winner for “General Reporting - Serious News” category Career Leadership Academy Student Standout (2013) • Recognition highlighting University of Iowa students displaying excellence in leadership Laurence Fairall Scholarship recipient (2013) & (2014) • Prestigious scholarship awarded to Iowa born student displaying excellence in the field of journalism Marketing & PR Experience: Marketing/Public Relations Intern January 2013 - Current Henry Russell Bruce Cedar Rapids, IA • Assist in the creative development and analysis of client’s strategic branding campaigns • Facilitate internal and external relations with potential vendor services that benefit our clients • Increase inbound marketing through professional blogging, social media, and visual media • Write and disseminate news releases to media outlets across the Midwest Research Assistant Oct. 2013 - December 2013 University of Iowa School of Journalism & Mass Communication Iowa City, IA • Read and analyze 30+ newspaper articles per week involving coverage of water issues in Iowa. • Code articles using 12 frame codebook to determine coverage trends for Dr. Kajsa Dalyrmple • Collaborate with 2 peers weekly to discuss consistent framing analysis Consultant Associate Intern May 2013 - August 2013 Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc. Marion, IA • Assisted supervisors in analyzing brand consistency across multi-media platforms • Evaluated and critiqued clients’ social media pages to maximize audience engagement • Used market-based research to construct intelligent and creative solutions for clients • Attended two-day Magid Institute of Middle Managers at Minneapolis headquarters office Broadcast Experience: Television Reporting & Writing Intern January 2013 - May 2013 KCRG TV-9 News Cedar Rapids, IA • Independently covered hard news and feature events throughout the Cedar Rapids market • Shot, wrote, and edited multiple VO/SOT and packages for night-side newscast • Developed lead news story for 6pm news followed by natural sound package for 10pm news Anchor / Reporter Oct. 2011 - December 2013 Daily Iowan TV Iowa City, IA • Assisted in writing and production of 15 minutes newscast, airing 5 nights per week • Shot, wrote, and edited 2 weekly news packages covering local and national issues on deadline • Interviewed premiere names in entertainment industry including Adam Scott and Rashida Jones Software Skills • Cisionpoint • Meltwater • Apple Final Cut Pro • Wordpress • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • ENPS • EDIUS • Audacity • Microsoft Word / PPT
- 2. Broadcast Production Crew Aug. 2012 - April 2013 Big Ten Network Student U Iowa City, IA • Collaborated with 15 peers to broadcast Hawkeye sports airing live on BigTenNetwork.com • Operated state-of-the-art equipment including high-definition cameras and various microphones • Interacted with talent and management to produce consistent high-quality broadcasts in high-pressure situations Sports Radio Broadcast Co-Host Aug. 2010 - March 2012 KRUI Radio Iowa City, IA • Co-hosted weekly radio broadcast with 2 colleagues providing analysis and predictions for upcoming Big Ten Football and Men’s Basketball events • Compiled weekly Big Ten sports statistics to defend broadcast analysis Other Work History: Maintenance Assistant Summer 2011 / 2012 / 2013 Company One Fire Suppression and Safety Solutions Fulton, IL • Inspected and evaluated various sprinkler systems and fire suppression equipment for local businesses • Constructed water and chemical fire suppression systems both in large and small scale markets • Discovered the importance maintaining a safe environment and attention to detail Reference and Shelving Assistant Dec. 2010 - May 2012 University of Iowa Law Library Iowa City, IA • Aided numerous students in retrieving law books located throughout over 20,000 books in the library • Repaired book bindings and shelved 300 books per week returned by students Other Awards: UI Honors Program (Spring 2011 - Present) • University of Iowa academic program requiring a minimum 3.33 semester GPA Iowa Broadcast News Association (2013) • 2nd place “Overall Excellence” student broadcast news category • 3rd place “Public Affairs” student broadcast new package Volunteer & Leadership Experience Crisis Center Service Project • Served as Media Relations Liaison to raise donations & awareness for Crisis Center of Johnson County • Collaborated with 13 peers to collect over 520lb of donated goods within 12 hours • Facilitated communication with budget teams, risk management teams, and area businesses Little Indians Basketball Clinic Basketball clinic for area students ranging in age from 8 to 12. Responsibilities included teaching young athletes proper skills and fundamentals, as well the proper attitude to carry through life. Camanche Football Camp Summer football camp sponsored by the Camanche Football Staff. Taught youth athletes the fundamentals of football and various plays used in the high school playbook. Responsibilities included coaching a team and being a positive coach/leader.