Resume

Shafin Khan

ShafinJKhan@gmail.com – (708) 516-7342

EDUCATION

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Liberal Arts – Journalism and Mass Communications

Bachelor of Science – Sports Management

Bilingual in English and Bengali

Graduation Date : May 2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Star Publications – Sports Reporter January 2020-August 2020 (Sauk Centre, Minnesota)

Beat reporter for high school varsity athletics in Sauk Centre
Report on daily gamers, take photos, develop weekly feature articles and manage social media accounts
Develop a weekly sports column

Waseca County News – Sports Editor (Waseca, Minnesota) March 2019-December 2019

Scout – Editorial and Video Production Intern May-August 2016 (Manhattan, NY)

Participated in morning editorial meetings to discuss sports pitches, long-term features, and current news to cover
Interview, reported and developed articles about on-going or controversial news within the world of sports
Produced highlight reels for top high school basketball and football recruits in the nation using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro
Managed multiple social media accounts that put out current news/highlight clips to the publications readers

Student Accelerator Venture School Internship May 2015-July 2015 (IA)

Taught how to accelerate the business of startups through real world experimentation during 7-week program in Iowa City
Taught the process on how to create a Minimum Viable Product

COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE

KRUI 89.7 FM Radio Station October 2015-December 2017 (IA)

Hosted a weekly NFL show as well as weekly college basketball/football shows through the year
Attend weekly meetings to discuss programming, recording shows and organize positions for upcoming broadcasts
Developed articles on different sporting events
Broadcasted color commentary and play-by-play for multiple Iowa basketball and football games

Daily Iowan News Reporter August 2015-May 2016 (IA)

Reported on and developed feature articles on Sports and Metro news in the Iowa City area
Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Audacity

Courage Hawks January-December 2015 (IA)

Help found the first registered student organization that raises funds for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Organized and volunteered at fundraising events that donated over $50,000 to Holden Comprehensive Cancer

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity August 2014-Dec 2017 (IA)