Jordyn E.

DeFrates
2304 W. Sherman Avenue Peoria, IL 61604
| jdefrat@ilstu.edu | (309) 256-7969

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Media Experience
TV-10 News, Sports Anchor/Producer/Reporter
August 2015 - December 2016
Put together packages, voiceovers and SOTs in a timely professional manner to meet show deadlines
Organized, assigned and wrote stories including show rundown management
Gained experience as a multi-media journalist
Redbird Productions - ESPN3, Production Intern
August 2015 - December 2016
Assisted with the implementation of NCAA Division I game day promotions, including on-court/field and in game
promotions, video board production, etc.
Helped with ESPN3 and RedbirdHD.tv video streaming
Contributed to the operations of off-calendar Athletic Department events
Normal Cornbelters, Promotions Intern
May 2016 - August 2016
Oversaw several aspects on the on-field promotions and in-game entertainment
Game Day duties included: entertaining clients, following through on promotions and other sold inventory;
assisted with in-game and on-field promotions, taking photographs of promotions and sponsorships
Built partnerships with local businesses
Bloomington Thunder, Broadcast Intern
August 2015 - November 2015
Assisted with the printing and distribution of game notes and intermission stats
Developed relationships with media members and visiting broadcasters
Executed occasional player/staff appearances
Produced videos and interviews
Assisted the Director of Broadcasting and Public Relations in other tasks as assigned
Leadership Experience
Delta Delta Delta, Licensing Chairman
November 2015 - December 2016
Designed chapter apparel for various events throughout the year
Communicated with various organizations and chapter officers in a professional manner
Delta Delta Delta, Secretary
November 2014 - January 2015
Developed necessary templates for taking and organizing minutes
Recorded minutes for Officers Council meetings, chapter meetings and ritual ceremonies
Professional Memberships
Illinois News Broadcasters Association
Delta Delta Delta at Illinois State

August 2015 - Present

September 2014 - December 2016

Volunteer Experience
St. Jude Country Cares Radiothon

February 2015

Education
Illinois State University - 3.4/4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science, School of Communication
Major in Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Writing
Illinois Central College
Associates Degree in Health Science

December 2016

December 2013

Computer Skills
Productivity Software: Access, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Word
Media Software: Final Cut Pro, Inception

- References Available Upon Request -