Allen Collins

918-863-6386 312 W 63rd St N Tulsa, OK 74126 collin49@nsuok.edu

Objective

To obtain a challenging entry-level position in Broadcast Journalism, with a special
interest in reporting and editing sports stories with a commercial television station or news
publication.

Education

Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Studies Anticipated Graduation Date December 2016

Internship

97.1 FM Sports Animal, Radio Producer Tulsa, OK
Fall 2013
Cued commercials while on air

Employment History

John Vaughn Library Tahlequah, OK
Library Assistant February 2013 May 2014
Assisted patrons with locating information

Tahlequah Daily Press Tahlequah, OK
Free Lance Writer Fall 2013
Interviewed coaches and players
Wrote sports stories for area football teams
Learned to adapt to a strict timeline

First United Methodist All Star Sports Camp Tulsa, OK
Youth Counselor Summer of 2012 and 2013
Supervised second and third graders
Taught devotional lessons daily
Assisted instructors with sports activities




Community / Volunteer Activities
NSU Homecoming 2013 Volunteer
Big Event Volunteer Spring 2014 (NSU Community Service Day)
NSU Media Day 2014 Student Leader

Relevant Skills And Experience

Northeastern State University
The Northeastern Student Newspaper
Staff Writer
Found News Stories and Interviewed Sources
Wrote Sports, Campus & Community, and Feature stories
AP Style Writing
Assisted staff at The Northeastern with day-to-day activities

Professional Development
Student-Alumni Networking Dinner Student Panel Member Spring 2014
Professional Image Fashion Show Participant Spring 2014
National Young Leaders Conference Spring 2010

Danny Johnson Cassie Freise Ben Johnson

Director of Alumni Relations Instructor of Media Studies Sports Editor, Tahlequah Daily Press

(918) 444-4211 (918) 444-2874 bjohnson@tahlequahdailypress.com