Professional Profile

Mike Crocker
70 Wiccopee Road Putnam Valley, NY 10579 michael.v.crocker@gmail.com Cell: (914)-438-5709 Watch Reel Here: http://michaelvcrocker.weebly.com/

A self-starter and sports nut with a comprehensive background in News Reporting and Production experience. An enthusiastic team player that is eager to gain an entry-level position within a news station or sports organization

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Media

Skills
Software:
Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, iMovie, Pro Tools, ENPS, GrassValley, Nexio, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft WordPhoto Editing Television Studio Production, Film Production, Field Production, DSLR Camera Experience, Story-Boarding, Production Schedule Management Sports Casting, Group Communication, Small Group Communication, Print Journalism, Media Journalism, Deep Sports Knowledge, AP Style, Journalistic Integrity and Accuracy

State University of New York at Paltz, New Paltz, NY

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Concentration: Radio/Television Production / Minor: Journalism Graduated: 2013 GPA: 3.50 Associate of Arts in Communication

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State University of New York at Westchester, Valhalla, NY

Graduated: 2011 GPA: 3.95 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Related Experience
Freelance Sports & News Reporter / Producer / Production Assistant January 2013- Present

News 12 Westchester, Yonkers, NY

Hired after 6-month Sports Department Internship as a regular employee Interview local and professional players and coaches including teams like the New York Knicks (NBA), New York Rangers (NHL) and New York Liberty (WNBA) Edit highlights and create news packages used for the daily and nightly sports show November 2013- Present

FBS Broadcast Consultant

Football.com
Provide on-air web coverage with companion article for weekly news stories surrounding NCAA Football Pitch original creative stories and new content ideas with a unique outside-the-box focus June 2009- September 2013

On-Air Sports Personality / Creative Services Intern

BronxNet Cable Television, Bronx, NY

Promoted to Senior Creative Services Intern after first full year of employment Production Crew Member for the live on-air morning show, Open Pitched, created and wrote for my own on-air fantasy sports segment, The Fantasy Sports Corner November 2012- February 2013

Play-By-Play Broadcaster and Sports Announcer

State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY

Pitched, Created, and Broadcasted a pre-game and play-by-play element to the SUNY New Paltz Men's Basketball Program Acted as the Play-By-Play Announcer for NCAA Division III Basketball games for the New Paltz Hawks June 2011 - September 2011

Color Commentator / Radio Broadcast Assistant

Hudson Valley Renegades / Minor League Baseball, Fishkill, NY

Provided color commentary and broadcasted live during home games Co-hosted Renegades Pre-Game Live! & Renegades Recap in studio Operated as Board Operator and producer for away games August 2009 - May 2010

Play-By-Play Broadcaster and Sports Announcer

University of New Haven, West Haven, CT

Announced for NCAA Division II Basketball and Football games for the New Haven Chargers Operated as Board Operator and producer for away games