Derek
A. Klein
Local: 2500 Old Hwy 63 S Apt.
1022 | Columbia, Missouri | 65201 | (214) 202-2741 | dak6v8@mizzou.edu
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
(Graduation May 2012) Columbia,
Missouri
Convergence Journalism/ Spanish Minor
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GPA: 3.6
of 4.0
Jesuit College Preparatory School
(Graduated May 2008) Dallas,
Texas
Diploma and Graduated Magna Cum
Laude
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GPA: 92
of 100
Work Experience
ESPN London, United Kingdom May
2011 – August 2011
Intern
(15 hours per week)
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Created
overnight TV ratings reports to influence which programs were shown on the
network
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Developed
a top 25 program list to tell the program directors which programs drew the
best ratings
KBIA 91.3 FM (NPR) Columbia, Missouri August
2011 – Present
General Reporter/Sports Reporter
(10 hours per week)
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Learned
how to find stories both online and in person
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Developed
the ability to ask questions in a press conference setting
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Covered
women’s basketball through text, photos, video, and infographics
Columbia Missourian Columbia,
Missouri January
2011 – Present
Reporter/Community Outreach Team
Member (10 hours per week)
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Worked
on deadline to create multimedia video stories about local events
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Learned
to maintain social media presence for a professional newsroom on Twitter and
Facebook
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Encouraged
community participation by visiting meetings and speaking with community members
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Conducted
analytics reports for the website to monitor the audience’s interest in our
coverage
Reboot Mizzou Columbia,
Missouri January
2012 – Present
Promotions Video Designer/Social
Media Team (8 hours per week)
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Create
team stories each week to promote the event to future participants and sponsors
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Promote
the event on social media to inform teams of challenges and showcase the game
Activities & Leadership
Shot
Clock Violation Blog August
2010 – Present
Mary Lee
Johnston Preschool Volunteer January
2011 – May 2011
West
Boulevard Elementary School Volunteer January
2010 – May 2010
Dogwood
Residence Hall Floor President August
2009 – May 2010
University
of Missouri Chancellor’s Leadership Class August
2008 – May 2009
KCOU
88.1 FM Radio
Host August
2008 – May 2009
Awards & Honors
University
of Missouri Dean’s List August
2008 - Present
University of Missouri Honors
College August
2008 – Present
Mark
Twain Scholarship August
2008 – Present
Bess and
George Corrigan Scholarship August
2009 – May 2010
John and
Virginia Sutherland Scholarship August
2008 – May 2009
University
of Missouri Journalism School Direct Admit August
2008
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