CREIGHTON T. RABS (724) 797-1667
5145 Kincaid St. rabsreporter@gmail.com
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224 www.linkedin.com/in/ctrabs0114
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment in electronic or print journalism as a reporter or video photographer
EDUCATION
June 2012 – Dec. 2014 CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA California, Pa.
* Earned B.A. in Communication Studies-TV/Radio; graduated magna cum laude; GPA: 3.692
Aug. 2010 – May 2012 DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Media, Pa.
* Earned A.A. in Communication Arts/Journalism; graduated with high honors; GPA: 4.0
RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Dec. 2014 – Nov. 2016 HERO Sports Pittsburgh, Pa.
Position: Freelance Writer
* Wrote articles using AP style on regional and national topics relating to NCAA Division II sports
* Submitted multiple stories within deadline requirements weekly
Aug. 2012 – Jan. 2015 CUTV: CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY TELEVISION California, Pa.
Position: MTD Operator (paid); Crew Member, Reporter, Sports Anchor, Sports Announcer (unpaid)
* Prepared and broadcasted pre-taped programming for timely broadcast over the air
* Operated camera and CG machine for studio and remote productions
* Filmed and edited videotape for news packages and commercials
* Appeared on camera as announcer,sports anchorand reporter
Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2012 CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA California, Pa.
Position: Public Relations and University Development/Office Assistant
* Prepared regular reports of news clippings for Council of Trustees meetings
* Performed otherresearch assignments as needed
Jan. 2011 – May 2012 DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Media, Pa.
Position: Public Relations/Office Assistant
* Reviewed newspapers for stories related to the College
* Proofread internal and external publications
* Performed othergeneral clerical duties as required
RELATED EXPERIENCE
May 2014 – present Camera Operator, NFHS Network/Play-On Sports Pittsburgh, Pa.
Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2014 Radio show host, WCAL-FM California, Pa.
Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2012 Contributing Writer, California Times California, Pa.
Aug. 2011 – May 2012 Junior Editor/Copy Editor, The Communitarian Media, Pa.
Sept. 2010 – Nov. 2012 Freelance writer, Examiner.com West Chester, Pa.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EQUIPMENT: MS Office; Adobe Audition, InDesign, Photoshop; Final Cut Pro; Panasonic DV cameras
REFERENCES, WORK SAMPLES, FURTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

RESUME 2016-11-23

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    CREIGHTON T. RABS(724) 797-1667 5145 Kincaid St. rabsreporter@gmail.com Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224 www.linkedin.com/in/ctrabs0114 OBJECTIVE To obtain employment in electronic or print journalism as a reporter or video photographer EDUCATION June 2012 – Dec. 2014 CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA California, Pa. * Earned B.A. in Communication Studies-TV/Radio; graduated magna cum laude; GPA: 3.692 Aug. 2010 – May 2012 DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Media, Pa. * Earned A.A. in Communication Arts/Journalism; graduated with high honors; GPA: 4.0 RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Dec. 2014 – Nov. 2016 HERO Sports Pittsburgh, Pa. Position: Freelance Writer * Wrote articles using AP style on regional and national topics relating to NCAA Division II sports * Submitted multiple stories within deadline requirements weekly Aug. 2012 – Jan. 2015 CUTV: CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY TELEVISION California, Pa. Position: MTD Operator (paid); Crew Member, Reporter, Sports Anchor, Sports Announcer (unpaid) * Prepared and broadcasted pre-taped programming for timely broadcast over the air * Operated camera and CG machine for studio and remote productions * Filmed and edited videotape for news packages and commercials * Appeared on camera as announcer,sports anchorand reporter Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2012 CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA California, Pa. Position: Public Relations and University Development/Office Assistant * Prepared regular reports of news clippings for Council of Trustees meetings * Performed otherresearch assignments as needed Jan. 2011 – May 2012 DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Media, Pa. Position: Public Relations/Office Assistant * Reviewed newspapers for stories related to the College * Proofread internal and external publications * Performed othergeneral clerical duties as required RELATED EXPERIENCE May 2014 – present Camera Operator, NFHS Network/Play-On Sports Pittsburgh, Pa. Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2014 Radio show host, WCAL-FM California, Pa. Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2012 Contributing Writer, California Times California, Pa. Aug. 2011 – May 2012 Junior Editor/Copy Editor, The Communitarian Media, Pa. Sept. 2010 – Nov. 2012 Freelance writer, Examiner.com West Chester, Pa. ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EQUIPMENT: MS Office; Adobe Audition, InDesign, Photoshop; Final Cut Pro; Panasonic DV cameras REFERENCES, WORK SAMPLES, FURTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FURNISHED UPON REQUEST