AMY BERGSTROM
13621 N.E. 11TH STREET, APT. X8, BELLEVUE, WA 98005
CELL: (425)466-7282 E-MAIL: AMYLBERGSTROM @GM [Link]
EDUCATION
Certificate in Editing, University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Technical Journalism, Colorado State University
News-Editorial and Television News and Video Communication concentrations
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, University Honors Scholar and Phi Beta Kappa
Outstanding News-Editorial Graduate and Outstanding French Minor
Aug. 2010
May 2005
EXPERIENCE
The Seattle Times , Seattle, Washington
Aug. 2008 to present
Associate Sports Producer (2010 to present)
Manage sports section of website; make decisions on story placement and packaging
Engage readers through social media, transcribing and moderating chats and moderating forums
Assist reporters with blogs and multimedia content
Sports News Assistant (2008-2010)
Gathered high school game results, highlights and statistics used online and in game summaries
Inputted roster and schedule information; worked with coaches to maintain accuracy of results
MLB Advanced Media, Seattle, Washington
March 2008 to Oct. 2010
Pitch f/x Operator
Operated pitch-tracking software during baseball games, monitoring accuracy of data
Coordinated with producer on broadcast graphics of pitch location, speed and break
KHQ-TV, Spokane, Washington
May 2006 to March 2008
Director/Technical Director (2007-2008)
Simultaneously directed and switched weekday night and weekend newscasts
Supervised production crew and ensured completion of additional assignments
Graphics/CG Operator (2006-2008)
Maintained quality control of on-air typography and graphics during newscasts
Created animated maps, full-screen stills, sidebars, video boxes and monitor graphics
Production Assistant (2006-2008)
Operated studio cameras and teleprompter for evening and late newscasts
Synergy Construction, Inc., Woodinville, Washington
June 2003 to May 2006
Contract Administrator (2005-2006)
Enforced subcontractor compliance with contract, insurance and payroll requirements
Produced company newsletter, including creating content and designing pages
Administrative Assistant (2003-2005 school breaks)
Performed general clerical work and accounting; balanced company bank statements
Student Organizations Office, Colorado State University
Aug. 2003 to Aug. 2005
Student Activities Clerk
Established and maintained system for registering student organizations
Led organization of award program; supervised planning, marketing and award judging
Manned information desk, assisting with paperwork and general campus questions
