Andy McConnell

1000 Division St. Cresco, IA 52136 mcconaab@uni.edu 563-387-7115

Objective
I am currently seeking a position in the journalism field. This job could either be at a
newspaper or a news station. While sports is the field where I excel the most, I am available to
cover/report on any topic that will make a positive contribution to the company.
Education

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, Graduating May 2015

Bachelor of Arts- Communications Electronic Media
Minor- Journalism
GPA- 3.05/4.00

Relevant work experience

Isportsweb.com
May 2013-present
o Green Bay Packers contributor
Writes three articles each week
Game preview of Packers next matchup
Recapping Packers win or lose
Opinionated article of hot topic surrounding the Packers
o Named Correspondent of the week (12/30/13)
UNI-TV
Cedar Falls, Iowa
January 2015- present
o Round table contributer
o Anchor
o Camera operator
Keep focus on anchors
Would move camera when it came time for interview
POPULARSPEED.com
March 2015-present
o Development Journalist
Writes 3 articles each month

Other work experience

Fareway in Cresco, IA
o Started out as a courtesy
Bagged and carried out groceries
Stocked shelves
Mopped floors at night
Helped customers with questions they had
o Worked way up to produce

July 2010-present

Cut up fruits and vegetables

Made fruit/veggie trays
Made sure everything is filled for customer
Went through each product to make sure everything was fresh

Skills

Very good with math, numbers, and statistics

Good people skills
Excellent sports knowledge
Great with Microsoft products
o Microsoft Word
o Microsoft PowerPoint
o Microsoft Excel
Reliable
Responsible
Dependable
Hard working
Ability to come up with ideas on the spot

Honors

UNI Distinguished Scholars for Iowans

Quarton/McElroy/IBA Scholarship

Volunteer experience

Silver Cord volunteer

o Helped out with church activities
Helped out with religious education classes
Helped out with mass
o Helped run chain gain for youth football
o Helped do yard work for elderly neighbors