Sep 1, 2010

General Resume

Scott T. Bergen
scottbergen@yahoo.com  ·  415-829-8014  ·  www.linkedin.com/in/scottbergen ·  www.bergenresume.blogspot.com
 


Summary of Qualifications
·         Dedicated leader with strong senses of work ethic, loyalty, and humor
·         Extremely versatile with exceptional writing, presentation and communication abilities
·         Proven success managing highly stressful situations calmly, effectively and efficiently

Writing & Editing
·        ·        University of San Francisco Athletics: Basketball beat writer, Media Relations assistant (currently)
·        ·         KCBS/KCAL Los Angeles: Online Sports, News Producer, Web Content Manager, Sports Columnist
·        ·         St. Francis High School: Co-Author/Editor of several writing standards and curriculum guidelines
·        ·         Editor of two biographical books on St. Francis of Paola by Fr. Gino Vanzillotta, O.M.

Media Production and Special Projects
·         ·         KCBS/KCAL Los Angeles: Sports Producer, Production Assistant for TV and online for Lakers, Dodgers, USC and more
·         ·         Tennis Channel: Production Assistant for French Open and Wimbledon coverage
·         ·         Special Olympics: Production Assistant for KCBS/KCAL special presentation
·         ·         ProAngle Media/Vootage.com: Writer, Editor, Production Assistant, Play-by-play announcer

Management and Event Management
·         ·         KCBS/KCAL Los Angeles: Recruited and trained interns for Sports Central
·         ·         St. Francis High School: English Teacher, Track and Field, Swimming and Cross Country Coach
·         ·         St. Francis High School: Director of Student Activities – focused on elevating student, vendor, and parent involvement and relations in the school and local community

Achievements
·         Student Body President, University of San Diego
·         Captain, University of San Diego Men’s Cross Country team (2 years)
·         Outstanding Contribution to the Entire Campus Award, University of San Diego
·         “Who’s Who” Among America’s Teachers (twice named)
·         Bachelor of Arts Degree in English - University of San Diego, 2000

Employment and Publishing History
University of San Francisco         KCBS 2/KCAL 9                    ProAngle Media
Yahoo! Sports                                Tennis Channel                      Vootage.com
St. Francis High School                Altadena Country Club         Punting on Third
So Cal Sports Hub                         Busted Coverage                   Cycling.com
Awful Announcing                        NYFansOnly.com                  The Vista

Software Proficiencies
·         Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat, iMOVIE, and other movie-editing software, iNews, Dayport, and various web publishing and content management software
·         Advanced experience with PC computers and MACs
·         Some experience with Avid, Aurora, Quark, Final Cut Pro, HTML, and various WYSIWYG website production software
·      Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, etc.)