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JD Rader Resume
JD Rader Resume
JD Rader
1028 W 23rd St, Kearney, NE 68845 Phone: (515) 310-0388 Email: raderjd@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE December 2019
Bachelor of Science
Journalism & Sports Management Major
GPA: 3.69
WORK EXPERIENCE
USA Wrestling, Colorado Springs, CO J anuary 2019 - August 2019
● Wrote and published a variety of articles including web, print, and magazine for thousands
of readers
● Conducted interviews with the country’s top athletes
● Ran USA Wrestling social media accounts, which are followed by hundreds of thousands
● Covered large events by putting out a variety of content in a timely manner
● Consulted and worked with athletes, coaches, and other media organizations to do a
variety of miscellaneous communications activities and produce a quality product
Platte River Radio Inc., Kearney, NE August 2018 - Present
● Produce a daily sports radio talk show called the Doug & Daddy Show
● Run sound board operations as commentators announce
● Prepare, record, edit, and upload each game and show as a podcast to website
The Antelope (UNK student newspaper/website), Kearney, NE August 2016 - Present
● Write articles on a variety of topics involving UNK
● Take and edit photographs for both web and print in Photoshop
● Design page layouts for print publication in InDesign
● Shoot and edit video with both Sony and Canon video cameras for web publication with
Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro
ATHLETIC and LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student-Athlete, Kearney, NE August 2015 - Present
UNK Wrestling
● Developed strong time management skills through balancing a full course load with
practice, team travel and competitions
● Learned to communicate with a diverse group of people by connecting with teammates
and focusing on common goals
● Analyzed constructive criticism from coaching staff and used it to improve performance
HONORS and AWARDS
● Three-time NWCA Academic All-American 2017-2019
● UNK Dean’s List 2015-2019
● Recipient of both athletic and multiple academic scholarships 2015-2019