Resume

Michael Trivisonno

15mitrivisonno@gmail.com| (440)-554-6093

6707 Wildwood Trail, Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143

Professional Summary

Passionate sports reporter with three years of experience working for several different companies providing local sports stories and coverage, helping them establish their online presence. Expert in delivering original interviews, features and game stories. Looking to leverage the knowledge and skills previously gained for a career in sports journalism. 

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Summary of Skills

• Adept at building sources

• Strong leadership skills- helped manage a team of 25 students for the school newspaper

• Effective interviewing skills for articles and reporting

• Experience composing multiple sports articles on deadline

• Sharp attention to detail with the ability to plan and organize in a fast-paced setting

• Social media management 

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Education

Cleveland State University- Cleveland, Ohio

• Bachelor's degree- Journalism and Promotional Communications |2020

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, editing through various programs and social networking

• Served as vice president of the school’s Society of Professional Journalists chapter

Lakeland Community College- Kirtland, Ohio

• Associate of Arts- Business |2017

• Dean’s List Fall 2016

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Employment History

Contributing Writer | Prep Hoops Ohio- Cleveland, OH February 2020- Current

• Provide coverage of student-athletes throughout Northeast Ohio

• Conduct player reports identifying strengths and weaknesses providing exposure for athletes

• Attend events, tournaments and games year-round, interviewing coaches and players​

Sports Reporter | KeeOnSports Media Group- Cleveland, OH March 2019- Current

• Serving as the head reporter for KeeOnSports Media Group

• Write feature stories on local high-profile athletes like Andy Isabella and Monte Gaddis

• Cover high school basketball, baseball and football games throughout Northeast Ohio

• Conduct in-depth interviews with players and coaches 

Staff Writer, Managing Editor | The Cleveland Stater– Cleveland, OH January 2019-December 2019

• Reporter for the Cleveland Stater— an on-campus student newspaper 

• Worked closely with the different sports teams to develop comprehensive sports coverage

• Worked alongside Editor-In-Chief on laying out and editing the school paper

• Helped layout the multiple sections of the newspaper using InDesign

• Edited and proofed documents for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization and verbiage

Beat Writer Intern | Lake County Captains– Eastlake, OH March 2017-2020

• Conducted in-depth interviews with the manager and players

• Worked as part of a team with other team writers to coordinate coverage and ensure we cover as much as possible during each homestead

• Conducted player profiles, game recaps and weekly notebooks during the season

• Active on social media to promote content

Sports Reporter | Neosportsinsiders.com– Cleveland, OH         August 2017- February 2019

• Composed weekly high school football and basketball articles in Northeast Ohio 

• Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches

• Followed through on beat sources, contact and leads to gather information for stories