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Richard Rendek
100 Lotherton Ptway Toronto ON M6B 2G8
1(416)-315-1501
TailgateSportsEnertainment@gmail.com

Dear, Mr. Rendek,

Growing up, I can’t remember a time where I wasn't immersed with the game of
basketball. As I have suffered a major knee injury, my focus now fully shifts to the reporting
aspect of the game. Looking back on the analysts that called play-by-plays for the games that I
watched, I want to have the same charismatic and memorable voice that will be remembered
with the game of basketball.

Analyzing games requires a depth of understanding for the game making it easy for
viewers to follow along. Up until my teenage years, I played at both an AAU and high school
level. When I wasn't playing the game, I was studying it. Watching as much as I could, I am
familiar with almost every player in the league, their college careers and their professional
accolades.

Aside from the knowledge, an analyst also must have to know how to communicate and
with charisma. I am currently a sophomore at The University of Rhode Island working towards
completing my degree in public relations with a minor in political science. The knowledge of
political science will aid my communication skills as I study domestic and international
perspectives.

I would be more than welcome to conduct a formal interview. If you have any further
additional questions please feel free to let me know. I will call a week from today and see if you
are interested in my services. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Joe Rossi

Joe Rossi
URI Harrington Student
(401)-787-4248
joseph_rossi13@my.uri.edu

Job Posting:
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Basketball Video Analyst

Tailgate Sports: Seeks an motivated competent and charismatic candidate for the position of a

Basketball Video Analyst. The candidate will assist with a variety of communication and public

relations projects to help drive the direction of the company.

Main responsibilities of position include:

● Proficient writing skills with the ability for formulate a story

● Gathering information on sports performances
● Real time use of math, computers in order to synthesize new data
● Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving
● Earning media passes to events like games, practices and locker rooms etc.
● Monitor and track the performance of specific team and or player

Specific Skills:

● Act as a spokesperson for the organization

● Ability to conjecture new ideas
● Background in journalism, statistics or sports
● Ability to think quickly
● Adequate interpersonal skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

● Proper judgement
● Cooperative
● Observant
● Determined
● Open minded
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● Excellent oral communication

● Excellent written communication

PR Field Work
University of Rhode Island, Fall 2019
Duties Included:
● Creating a strategic plan template
● Held meetings with client to discuss brand persona
● Created formal presentation for client

PR Field Work
University of Rhode Island, Fall 2020
Duties Included:
● Conducted interview with client
● Issued a press release