Email: katorahthomas@gmail.com
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
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