Jeffrey R.

Evert
105 Evans Lane
Wayland, MI 49348
Home: (269) 205-2109
Cell: (616) 617-9881
jefdd448@westpost.net
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Communications - Grand Valley State University
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Over 8 years experience in television media
* Experienced in taking video at various locations and editing the video togethe
r to put a story together
* Communication on a daily basis between businesses Communication Specialist and
their Representative
* Covering events around all areas of Michigan, (individually or with a reporter
.)
* Posting stories on the web (videos, pictures)
* Duties include covering politics, health, educational, human interest, breaki
ng news, and sports stories.
* Responsible for giving information to News Assistant or Producer, I received a
t the events.
RELATED FIELDS
LifeTouch-Byron Center, MI.
* Photographer/Customer Service Rep.
-Take School Pictures of Elementary, Middle School, and High School k
ids.
-Responsible for talking money orders, handing out fliers, and make
sure the pictures look nice.

WILX TV 10 News (NBC Affiliate) & Fox 47 News (Fox Affiliate) -Lansing, Michigan
Worked under Steve Coon- Chief Photographer
* News Photojournalist
-Cover Stories in Lansing and Jackson area with a reporter.
-Stories to be done for two separate stations.
* Editor
-Help edit for both FOX 47 and WILX 10 news shows.
* Live shots
-Communicate with businesses on best location for live remote.

WOOD TV 8 News (NBC Affiliate) -Stringer (Aug.15, 2003-Present) -Grand Rapids, M

ichigan
Working under Jack Doles- Sports Director
* Freelance Videographer
-Covering sporting events at various locations in West Michigan area.
* Editor
-Responsible for editing the events I was at, with shot list.
-Communicating with sports director or anchor on events I attended.
-"Sports Overtime" on Sunday Nights.
WZZM 13 News (ABC Affiliate) - Intern (Aug. 21, 2002 - Dec. 1, 2002)Grand Rapids
, Michigan
Worked under Trent Hannamen - Executive Producer
* Freelance Videographer
-Covered variety of athletic events all over West Michigan area
* Editor
-Responsible for editing events I was covering, with shot list

WGVU Television (PBS affiliate) - Production Assistant (Fall 2000 - May 2004)-Gr
and Rapids, Michigan
Worked under Phil Lane - Production Manager
* Production Assistant
-Grand Valley State University Athletics, GV Sports.
-Videographer, Highlight Editor, and Associate Producer.
-LIVE Remotes - (Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival and Muskegon Air Fair Show
2002).
-Camera Man/Replay Operator - College Basketball Games, Harlon Hill Awards Cerem
ony, and GVSU National Championship Game (2001-2003).

Damon's Restaurant -Promotions and Marketing (June 1999-June 2000)-Wyoming, Mich

igan
* Sports Director
-Entertained and involved customers via multiple mediums (sports trivia games, o
utdoor advertising, and customer competitions).
-Edited various highlight reels - Sporting events for entertainment.
-Communication on regular basis with customers
-Voted most friendly to customers, at employee banquet
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
* Enjoy lots of leisure activities such as; working out, running, walking, or hi
king.
* Ran a variety of 25K's and half marathons, with a goal of running my first mar
athon this May.
* Enjoy going to Grand Valley State University football and basketball games and
Michigan State University sporting events such as football, basketball, and hoc
key.
REFERENCES
Steve Lloyd-Jones
GVSU Sports Personality
5843 Terrance Ridge Dr.
Courtland Twp., MI. 49341
(616) 866-4574
Jack Doles
Sports Director-WOOD TV
120 College Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI.
(616) 235-4317
Steve Coon
WILX TV 10-Chief Photographer
500 American Rd.
Lansing, MI.
(517) 243-3059
Tim Gillette
News Assignment Editor
500 American Rd.
Lansing, MI.
(517) 394-9310