MICHELLE M.

THATCHER
michellemthatcher@gmail.com michellemthatcher.com 727. 254. 6004 August 2011 GPA: 3.5 Summer 2011

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication, University of Florida Concentration in Business Studied Abroad in Italy Associations: National Broadcasting Society and Ad Society

Communications Experience Research Analyst, WUFT-TV/WUFT-FM January 2011 May 2011, Gainesville, FL Moderated focus groups of WUFT donors and UF students Analyzed market trends and audience data Developed a strategic plan for WUFT.org Associate Producer, WUFT TV January 2011 May 2011, Gainesville, FL Assisted the producer by checking facts and writing stories Gained the ability to thrive a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Improved my organizational skills and ability to multi-task Production Assistant, WUFT - TV May 2010 December 2010, Gainesville, FL Built graphics and fonts Managed the floor Operated the cameras, audio board, and prompter Production Assistant, UF Athletic Association August 2010 May 2011, Gainesville, FL Logged game tapes and helped maintain the tape library Edited promos, player packages, and highlight reels using Final Cut Pro Shot mens and womens tennis matches and post-game press conferences Broadcasting Intern, College Fanz Sports Network May 2010 July 2010, Gainesville, FL Produced a video about UFs softball team Developed writing and social media skills by blogging weekly about UF sports Sports Production Experience Runner, ESPN/ESPNU
Gainesville, FL April 23rd 2011 February 18 19th 2011 September 24 25th 2010 Assisted the producer by organizing papers, making calls, and running errands

Florida Baseball vs. Alabama SEC Swimming and Diving Championship Florida Football vs. Kentucky

Stage Manager, SunSports Florida Womens Basketball vs. Mississippi St. Tape Producer, ESPNU Campus Connections Florida Volleyball vs. South Carolina

February 20th 2011, Gainesville, FL

October 27th 2010, Gainesville, FL

Time Out Coordinator, SunSports Nike Big Four Volleyball Classic Qualifications and Skills

September 11th 2010, Gainesville, FL

Superior organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop CS5 and HTML Im an enthusiastic, effective, and efficient employee