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Kennedy Leak

Kennedy Leak

Chicago

Summary

Dynamic media professional with extensive experience at Drake Broadcasting System, excelling in video production and audience engagement. Proven ability to lead teams in creating compelling newscasts and managing social media content. Strong communication skills and expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro drive impactful storytelling and enhance viewer connection.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

News Director

Drake Broadcasting System
Des Moines
05.2025 - Current
  • Supervised the production of newscasts, including story selection, writing, editing, graphics, video, and audio elements.
  • Films, edits, and produces news stories and media.

Entertainment Director

Drake Broadcasting System
Des Moines
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Managed the social media accounts, created engaging content, and operated the media control room and studio cameras.

Junior Executive Producer

Drake Broadcasting System
Des Moines
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Filmed and edited various forms of media while also operating the media control room and studio cameras.

Administrative Assistant

Heartlife Minstries
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kenwood Academy
Chicago, IL
05.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Digital Media Production

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Computer Skills
  • Office Administration
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Records Management
  • Social media knowledge
  • Mail Management
  • Inventory Systems
  • Attendance record management
  • Filming
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Social media management
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Media editing
  • Video production
  • Audience engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Live broadcast coordination
  • News anchoring
  • Producing stories
  • Video editing
  • On-camera presence
  • Developing content
  • Audio editing

Accomplishments

Completed advance coursework.

Held leadership roles in varies organizations.

Volunteered at food panties and homeless shelters.

Organized and participated in community service projects.

Fundraised a significant amount of money for Kenwood concert choir.

Skills

Timeline

News Director

Drake Broadcasting System
05.2025 - Current

Entertainment Director

Drake Broadcasting System
01.2025 - 04.2025

Junior Executive Producer

Drake Broadcasting System
09.2024 - 01.2025

Administrative Assistant

Heartlife Minstries
06.2022 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

Kenwood Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Digital Media Production

Drake University

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