Katorah Thomas Resume

Email: katorahthomas@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katorahthomas

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

US Air Force Veteran with 6 years of experience in managing cross-functional teams and leading complex multi-million-dollar projects and programs. High-energy reporter and personal interviewer adept in all aspects of researching, writing and producing engaging news packages. Experienced with a broad range of news beats and production processes. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, able to build robust and mutually beneficial relationships at all levels.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership / Management

• Project Planning / Delivery

• Customer Experiences / Relations

• Communications/Presentations

• Videography

• Researching

• Script Writing/Reporting

• Investigative skills

• Business Partner Relations

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Technical Writing/Editing

• Content Creation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNLV TV Productions 2020 - 2021

Multimedia Journalist Las Vegas, Nevada

• Pitched, researched and produced original content for UNLV TV.

• Produced, directed and anchored live shows.

• Reported and produced packages on Vegas Public Broadcasting Service

• Proficient in all area of the control room and studio - camera work, audio, directing and teleprompting

• Camera for more than a dozen productions.

Regard Tang Coaching May - August 2021

Content Writer/Video Editor Intern Las Vegas, Nevada

• Created content for social media featured on social media platforms.

• Used editing software to import video footage for company socials.

• Mastered finished products and archived existing projects.

• Wrote targeted content weekly to facilitate clients self development.

• Assisted in the launch of three newsletters.

United States Air Force (USAF) 2014 - 2018

Mental Health Technician Nellis AFB, Nevada

• Allied acute and routine triage to 720 patients on appropriate level of care

• Executed 500 assessments: formulated follow-up treatment plans, saving $30K in referral cost

• Oversaw clinical credentialing programs; enabled continuity of care for 100K beneficiaries

• Course Instructor for Stress Management and Heightened Quality of Life; 300 receptions educated on resiliency concepts

• Revitalized the flight training program; trained 18 personnel on critical skills to include: paraprofessional intakes assessments, treatment planning, and neurocognitive testing; which saved the medical group $77.5K in outsourcing referrals

• Medically cleared 12K warfighters in support of Disaster Relief and the Global War on Terrorism

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies (Anticipated Graduation: August 13, 2021)

University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada

United States Air Force Mental Health Technical Training School - Graduated

Medical Education and Training Campus at Fort Sam Houston, Texas

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, Videography, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, iNews, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, and iMovie.

AFFILIATIONS

University of Nevada-Las Vegas Alumni Chapter – Active Member

National Association of Black Journalists – Active Member

REFERENCES

• Patranya Bhoolsuwan, Founder & CEO: Patranya Media LLC, Emmy Award winning journalist, Media Consultant, Public Speaking Coach, UNLV visiting lecturer, Writer, Youtube Host

• Jennifer Ream, Interim General Manager & Senior Producer, UNLV TV

• Karolyn Hardmon, HR Specialist