Dante Verme is a communicator and broadcaster seeking a position utilizing his skills in sports communications. He has a bachelor's degree in communication with a minor in sports management. He has 5 years of experience in television broadcasting, including play-by-play announcing for various college sports. He is fluent in English with conversational Spanish skills and has experience working with telecommunications and sports organizations.

1. Dante J. Verme email: djverme@gmail.com
Communicator and Broadcaster 2913 Mother Well Court, Herndon, VA 20171
Telephone +1 703 609 3707
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Graduate in Communication/Journalism, minor in Sports Management, specializing in sports, with a
genuine talent to communicate, interpret and manipulate stats for sports communications; ability to quickly
adapt to changing situations, providing viable alternatives and pro-active solutions. Exposure and
experience working with the second world’s telecommunication giants, the world’s leader in sports, and the
second Spanish network in the USA.
Summary of qualifications
Creative, resourceful and flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude, and
strong work ethic. Skilled communicator able to maintain cultural sensitivity, establish rapport with members
of diverse groups, and promote team cohesiveness. Five years of experience on television broadcasting.
EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Communication – majored in Applied Journalism/minor in Sport Management, Robert
Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, May 2015.
 Course and Development – Certificate Digital Video Filmmaking/Final Cut Pro X (L-1, NOVA
Community College, VA, 2015.
 Languages – Fluent in English with conversational proficiency in Spanish.
EXPERIENCE
Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10), Sports Broadcaster, Washington D.C. May 2016
 Provided play by play and color commentary for the A-10 Softball Championship Tournament on the
Atlantic 10 Network, Washington, DC.
The George Washington UniversityAthletics (GWU), Sports Broadcaster/ Multimedia Specialist,
Washington D.C., 2015 to present
 Play by play commentator and camera/web stream operator for Colonials Athletics on Raise High
Live.
 Sports announced/web streamed include: baseball, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer,
women’s Lacrosse, and volleyball.
Verizon Digital Media Services, Live Event Operator/ESPN contractor, Ashburn, VA, 2015 to present
 Establish and maintain effective and fluent communication with ESPN Control Room.
 Coordinate with Associate Director commercial breaks, beginning and end of game.
 Support of the WatchESPNApp, ESPN International, and the SEC Network.
 Troubleshoot and report audio/video issues.
Robert Morris University(RMU), Moon Township, PA, 2011-2015
RMU Athletics Live Streaming/NEC Front Row:
 Anchor, producer, play by play, color commentator and camera operator.
 Sports announced: football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s ice hockey and
lacrosse, women’s softball and volleyball.
Colonial Sports Center, Media Center:
 Producer, anchor, video technical director, camera operator and scriptwriter.
The Sentry, Robert Morris University Radio:
 Producer and host of a weekly two-hour live sports program.

2. DC United-Matchday Gameday Operations volunteer, Washington, DC, 2012-2015
 Acted as marketing, ticketing and promotion/hospitality assistant; responsible for meet and greet
with DC United mascot “Talon” during pre-game and throughout matches.
Telemundo/NBC, WZDC, Sports/News Intern, Washington, DC (summers) 2013 and 2014
 Sports team: local, national and international daily sports recaps for sports anchor, including 2013
CONCACAF Gold Cup, 2014 FIFA World Cup, and 2014 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals; and
camera operator in the field. News team: camera person in the field and interpreter
(English/Spanish). Media relations and camera operator in community events organized by the
station in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2016 “Smooth Operator” of the month, Verizon/ESPN, January 2016.
2015 Communicator Award of Distinction, 2014 US Gubernatorial Election coverage, PA, Society of
Collegiate Journalists
2015 First place On-line Broadcasting Excellence, RMU Radio, Society of Collegiate Journalists.
2014 Silver Award Distinction, Anchor, The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, program/news.
2011-15 Athletic Grant, Television and Webstream Sports Coverage, Robert Morris University.
2011-15 Tuition Exchange Award George Washington University, US$24,500.00 per year.
2011 Julia Campbell Memorial College Scholarship Award, Fairfax, VA, US$4,000.00.
NOTABLE EVENTS
2016 A-10 Softball Tournament, play by play talent, A-10 Network, GWU Softball Field, Washington, DC.
2012/13
& 14 Three Rivers Classic, play-by-play talent, RMU Live Sports, CONSOL Energy Center PA.
2013 National Invitational Tournament (NIT), First Round, multimedia coverage, RMU Sentry, PA.
2012 NCAA, Frozen Four, multimedia coverage, NCAA/RMU Sentry, CONSOL Energy Center, PA.
2012 MLS Cup Playoffs, 1st Round and Eastern Conference Final, promotion and marketing, DC United.
EXCEPTIONAL SKILLS
Languages: English and conversational profiency in Spanish.
Soft skills: Effective verbal and nonverbal communication, sports savvy, confidence, self-reliant,
resourceful, team player, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, interviewing,
multitasking, empathy and flexibility.
Hard skills: Final Cut, iNews, iMovie, iPhone, sound editing, radio, camera operating, social media.
MEMBERSHIPS
National Association for Hispanic Journalists, NAHJ and Society for Collegiate Journalists.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
2010-2012: Fairfax Zero Tolerance ReformOrganization, Volunteer, Fairfax, Virginia
Acted as advocate for students with learning disabilities, supported students in trouble, interviewed
with media/newspapers; outreach volunteer.
2012-2013: Capital Sports and Décor, Dulles Town Center, Sterling, Virginia (December and June)
Acted as salesperson, assisted team athletes during special signing events, stock and organized
merchandise.
2010 Frying Pan Park, Fairfax County, Volunteer, Fairfax, Virginia, April through August
Acted as volunteer in keeping the horse area organized, drove a tractor and raked the horses riding
area, and greeted visitors.
2009 Gesundheit!Institute, Arlington, Virginia, April
Collaborated with the humanitarian clown group Gesundheit! Institute, led by Dr. Patch Adams, by
assisting the fundraising team in obtaining funds for Belen, a poor town in the Amazon of Peru.
August 2016
Twitter: @DanteVerme
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