Brian Pepoon

1407 Paris Road, Apt F Columbia, Missouri 65201 Phone: 8477124907 E-Mail: bdpk9d@missouri.edu

Objective
My expectations of studying abroad in Brussels is to learn more about the world from a perspective outside of a normal, American viewpoint. I would like to learn about the cultural differences we have as Americans and learn from these differences to become a more well-rounded person and journalist. To be able to learn in a different style and experience a city and continent that is not only new to me, but is full of history and traditions that we are simply missing as a country.

Work Experience
KBIA-FM Student Reporter and Anchor - Columbia, MO 1-2012 to 5-2012
Researched, reported, edited and produced stories to go on air Anchored afternoon newscasts Researched enterprise stories, including a profile of a recovering herion addict, and political profiles

Zimmer Radio Group Intern-Columbia, MO

Worked as a reporter/intern at a commercial radio enterprise

8-2011 to 12-2011

Researched, pitched, wrote and produced several commercial-length stories for talk radio Learned about promptness and deadlines and also about how to understand how to understand what an audience wants.

Missouri Digital News Reporter-Columbia, MO

1-2011 to 5-2011

Covered Missouri State Legislature for a semester, writing and producing radio and print stories Interviewed several legislators and wrote on many political stories and issues important to the health of the state of Missouri Worked on original enterprise stories throughout the semester on topics and issues important for Missouri Stories aired on KMOX Radio, St. Louis

Customer Serivce-Ravinia Concert Festival-Highland Park, IL

4-2005 to 8-2009

Worked as traffic control and and crowd management before concerts and as an information guide during concerts Learned to maintain a calm, friendly attitude in the face of sometimes less than happy customers Had to manage other employees to work as a more cohesive group

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 8-2008 to 12-2012
Majoring in journalism with an emphasis in radio broadcasting. Minors in English composition and geography. Received Deans list freshman year. Plan to graduate in December 2012.

Skills
I have worked with television and radio equipment for 8 years, first at my high school, then with KOMU 8 in Columbia, Missouri. Skills include reporting, writing, editing, video editing, and producing stories. Gets all work done on deadline. Willing to work the extra mile to improve upon work. Personable and easy to get along with in the work space. Set agendas are preferred going into an event or day, but flexible enough and creative enough to change gears if a story doesnt pan out. Worked as a volunteer youth football coach junior and senior years of high school, working with 5-8 grade boys, needing new preparation and motivation on a weekly basis. 14 years of Spanish courses and tutored others.