K AYC E C O N TAT O R E

Cell: (661) 886-4669 Email: kayce.contatore@gmail.com Twitter: @KContatore22

PROFILE
Achievement-driven, enthusiastic and passionate student journalist. Eager to expand
knowledge in the sports journalism with a niche in action sports, focused on producing feature
stories and multimedia packages.

EXPERIENCE
D A I LY 4 9 E R C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R , J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5 - P R E S E N T
Beat writer for Long Beach State mens volleyball. Produced preview and recap stories for the
team on a weekly basis. Generated and produced feature story and columns on the team.
Contributed stories for Diversions and Opinions on occasion. Produced three total stories for
Opinions and Diversions pertaining to the sports field.

E D U C AT I O N
C A L I F O R N I A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y L O N G B E A C H - J O U R N A L I S M M A J O R ,
A U G U S T 2 0 1 3 - D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 6 ( E X P E C T E D ) 3 . 2 9 8 G PA
Q U A RT Z H I L L H I G H S C H O O L - H I G H S C H O O L D I P LO M A 2 0 1 3 ,
VA L I D I C T O R I A N , 4 . 1 G PA

SKILLS
Multimedia
Adobe Premier-Produced multi-media package for the Daily 49er using Adobe Premier
Audacity-Produced podcasts for journalism classes using Audacity
Mac iMovie-Produced video slideshow for journalism classes using iMovie
Social Media
Twitter
Storify
Soft Skills
Quick learner-Fast understanding of new technology and programs
Time management-Produce stories on tight deadlines
Team player-Comfortable working with a group and delegating tasks
Self-motivated