Sean Downs is applying for a job position at an unnamed company. He has over 5 years of experience in television production roles, including directing over 800 sporting events as both on-air talent and director. He has a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Toledo and is currently working as a production specialist at Buckeye Cablesystems, where he has held several roles such as cameraman, graphics producer, and audio operator. He believes his skills are well-suited for the open position and he is interested in growing his career.

1. Sean Downs 2139 Glenwood Ave. Toledo, oh 43620
E: skdownsut@gmail.com P:(419)320-4192
Dear
I'm writing to apply for the position of [job position] at [company name]. I am confident that
my skills are well-aligned with the role, and that I would be an excellent fit for your
organization.
I always wish I had discovered television production work earlier in life, but I am glad that the
path I took to get here left me an educated, well rounded, and diligent worker. My experience
living in many places across America and around the world gives me a unique qualification of
understanding people from all walks of life.
Once I did find myself pursuing a career in broadcasting, I have worked hard to learn all that I
can from everyone around me. While starting off as a production assistant taught me the
basics and expectations needed for the industry. My aptitude quickly unlocked regular work
as a cameraman and within the first year of work I was promoted to graphics producer.
I am especially interested in growing my career and your company is a wonderful match to best
utilize my skills and commitment to excellent production work.
Sincerely,
Sean K. Downs

2. SEAN DOWNS
skdownsut@gmail.com
419-320-4192
CURRENT ADDRESS
2139 Glenwood Avenue
Toledo, OH 43620
PROFILE
Experienced and adaptable with many aspects of production work both in the field and the
studio. Over 800 sporting events covered in five years in roles ranging from on-air talent to
directing. I am hardworking and willing to effectively communicate my knowledge to others
while open to instruction and new opportunities.
EDUCATION
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
B.A., Communications,17 December 2016
Concentration in Broadcasting
The McCallie School, Chattanooga,TN
Graduate,May 2000
EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION SPECIALIST (2012 to Present)
http://www.bcsn.tv/
BUCKEYE CABLESYSTEMS
Toledo, OH
Local sports network covering a wide range of high school and college sporting events with
some in-house studio productions.
• Directing training for studio production of half hour news show.
• On-air play by play and color analysis of a variety of sporting events with a focus in tennis
and swimming.
• Computer Graphics Producer for studio shows and live field events involving statistical
record keeping.
• Cameraman both in-studio and on the field live events. Hanheld, ENG, Slash, and game
camera roles for 800+ events covering a variety of sporting events.
• Audio training and operation for studio production of half hour news show.
• Floor manager for studio production of half hour news show.
• Production assistant for both in-studio and field events.

3. COMPUTER GRAPHICS PRODUCER (Winter 2015 to Present)
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t512
TOLEDO MUD HENS/WALLEYE
Toledo, OH
Minor League affiliate for the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Blackhawks.
• Computer Graphics Producer for both in-house and on-air live ECHL hockey games for the
Toledo Walleye.
• Computer Graphics Producer for both in-house and on-air live MILB baseball games for the
Toledo Mud Hens.
• Cameraman for both in-house and on-air live MILB baseball games for the Toledo Mud Hens.
MICROPHONE OPERATOR (July 2016 to July 2016)
http://www.nbcuniversal.com/
NBC UNIVERSAL
New York, NY
NBC Universal Golf Channel covers major tour events of the PGA and LPGA tournaments.
• Mobile microphone operator collecting ambient sound and conversations of tournament
leaders for the LPGA Marathon Classic tournament.
SPECIAL INTERESTS& RELATED WORK
Languages Spoken
• French
• Japanese
• Chinese (Mandarin)
Coursework
• Television Production and Design
• UT10 - 30 minute College Television News Show - Reporter and ContentProvider
• Radio and Television News Writing
• Study Abroad - 3 week course in Japan
• Camp Adventure - 3 month course teaching swimming in Japan at a military base
Volunteer
• Toledo Zoo - Interpretive Educator at animal exhibits (2005 to 2006)

4. References
Jeff Young | BCSN Production Supervisor
Buckeye Broadband
O: 419-724-7690 C: 419-494-9043
5552 Southwyck Blvd. Toledo Oh 43614
jyoung@buckeyebroadband.com
Tad Fowkes | Production Operations Manager
Buckeye Broadband
O: 419-724-7229 C: (419) 340-6071
5552 Southwyck Blvd. Toledo OH 43614
TFowkes@buckeyebroadband.com
LeAnne Markins | BCSN Operations Supervisor
Buckeye Broadband
O: 419-724-7648 C: 419-722-5123
5552 Southwyck Blvd. Toledo Oh 43614
lmarkins@buckeyebroadband.com