Brandon Taylor
Student-Athlete
RESUME
Professional ​
Info​​
My objective is to pursue an entry-level position in Sports Broadcasting using my prior knowledge of football, as well as other sports. To gain more leadership experience, become manageable with time and organization. Be more involved on campus. Gain skills and opportunities that will help me grow and prosper in my major.
Skills & Abilities
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Able to communicate to a diverse audience
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Outstanding decision-making
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Conflict Resolutions
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Leadership; manage a group wisely
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Adaptability
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Work​
Experience​
General Motors Student Corps.
June-August 2017​
Beautifying the city of River Rouge, as well as the high schools surrounding the area. ​Taught me to reduce, reuse, and recycle any trash or other resources I have. Becoming more involved within the community.
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Comet Cast | Olivetcollege - Olivet, MI 01/2021 - 05/2021
· Collected data to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for radio broadcast.
· Delivered local news and feature reports in public radio style for the podcast.
· Reported sports stories for publication or broadcast by describing background and details of each event.
· Interviewed players and coaches to provide post-game analysis.
· Announced play-by-plays to give detailed, sequential descriptions and running accounts of actions.
Sports Broadcaster | Olivet college - Olivet, MI 04/2020 - 05/2021
· Informed audience about events, general PSAs.
· Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
· Offered on-air game predictions by researching past trends and statistics.
· Announced play-by-plays to give detailed, sequential descriptions and running accounts of actions.
· Played hour shows with on-time ad airs and strict adherence to FCC regulations.
· Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
· Researched topics for comment and discussion.
· Stayed up-to-date on FCC requirements for various shows, adapting stories and plans accordingly.
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WOCR Olivet College- 2017-2019
I worked for WOCR which is the college radio station it was a great experience I was on air Wednesday from 8-10 pm and my show was based on sports for example NFL, NCAA Football & Basketball, and MIAA Football
The second semester I remained on the WOCR staff I changed my show time and day to Friday's from 4-6 pm and I had the same co-host and we made the show even better this semester
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The Echo - 2019
The echo is the newspaper for Olivet College and my job was to compose stories about sports every week.
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Conference Associate - 2019-2020
This job is a job where I work with summer camps and my job description is basically the same as being a resident advisor, I'm in charge of passing out keys and making sure my floor is good.
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Senior Resident advisor-2020
My job is to be a leader on my floor as well as the campus, I'm in charge of taking care of keys, handling making sure my building is fine, and lastly to be someone that underclassmen can come to in time of need.
Education
Olivet College.
​2017 - Present
Major: Mass Communications​
Expected Graduation Year: 2021
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River Rouge High School.​​
2016-2017
Diploma Received: 2017