About Me
James Aaron Theodore Best's portfolios
Communicating with Social Media
(5 pages)Internship Program I (1)
NBC Sports Internship (2016-2017)
Pace Path
Quinnipiac Graduate Portfolio
(6 pages)Goals
My goals for the next five years of my life are
1. To graduate from Pace University in May 2018 with 3.5 GPA
2. Work with NBC Olympics during both Winter (2018 Pyeongchang and 2020 Toyko) in the Digital Newsroom
3. Own an apartment or house, start a healthy and happy relationship
Resume
PROFILE
Hard-working and determined Senior Communications Major with proven media skills in research, editing, writing, and ability to process information quickly. Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively on teams.
EDUCATION
Pace University, Pforzheimer Honors College, Pleasantville, NY
BA in Communications, with minor in Sports Marketing, expected May 2018 GPA: 3.46
Awards: Pace Incentive Scholarship; Pace Legacy Scholarship; Pace Staff Scholarship; Pace Trustee Scholarship
Relevant Coursework: Sports Broadcasting, Sports Marketing, Advanced Television and Online Media; Writing for Print Media; Writing for Electronic Media; Media Production 1
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Search Engine Optimization (SEO); WordPress; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Premier, MPX Video Management System
MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Canva, Slack
RELATED EXPERIENCE
NBCUniversal, Stamford, CT
Digital/Editorial Intern, NBC Sports Group Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
- Compose SEO headlines for video clips to maximize online audience
- Write viral content posts using WordPress to increase traffic on NBC Sports website
- Utilize Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to promote awareness of sports related topics
- Develop marketing pitches, researching and presenting provocative sports content, to increase viewership of high profile properties
Examiner News, Pleasantville, NY Spring 2016
Contributing Reporter
- Wrote published articles about events around Southern and Northern Westchester County
- Developed articles on soft and hard news front page stories including local sports tournaments, court cases, protests and community initiatives
- Research in-depth case studies, environmental protection information and local history to provide strong background information on covered events to underline importance
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY Spring 2015 - Fall 2016
Contributing Feature Writer, Pace Chronicle, Campus Newspaper
- Wrote published feature articles about campus activities and organizations to inform student body about opportunities to get involved
- Developed and wrote in-depth articles about Pace University NCAA Division II athletic teams, with focus on game re-caps and player profiles
- Researched football, volleyball, swimming and diving, field hockey and basketball sports to provide seasonal statistics and background information
Video Coordinator, NCAA Division II Pace Football Team Fall 2014-Spring 2015
- Filmed practices and games to better evaluate strengths and weaknesses of individual players and team
- Gave campus tours to prospective football recruits and families to answer campus and program questions
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
DSW, White Plains, NY March 2014 - Present
Customer Service Associate
- Awarded numerous Center Stage Awards from management for providing excellent customer service in store
- Inform customers about special product promotions and product qualities to increase store sales
- Handle all cash transactions accurately resulting in balanced register
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Senator, Executive Board, Black Student Union, Spring 2016-Present
Executive Board Member, Urban Male Initiative Organization (UMI), Spring 2016 -Present
Black Belt in Mixed Martial Arts, 2010 - Present
Selected as 2015 Pace University Participant, White Privilege Conference, Louisville, KY, Spring 2015