Dominic Carrera
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic journalist with a strong work ethic and proven sports analysis skills, honed at media jobs such as PrepsKC and LTN Global. Successfully increased readership through engaging columns and in-depth reporting. Experienced in video storytelling and media relations, adept at collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality content under pressure. Passionate about audience engagement and innovative production techniques. Truly love the sports that are covered and hope to foster a career that involves either coaching or sports journalism.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk
QuikTrip
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained store cleanliness and merchandising standards, while upholding Quiktrip's Values
- Formed personable relationships and interacted with approximately 900 customers daily
- Sustained a steady work flow in a high speed, high stress environment
Sports Reporter/Sports Photographer
PrepsKC
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise.
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Traveled to attend games as far as Pleasant Hill, MO for reporting.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with players and coaches.
- Took live photos and videos to be used on PrepsKC's website
- Wrote in depth columns summarizing the events of any assigned game.
- Learned various media writing techniques and editorial styles from leaders.
- Applied current knowledge of football as well as gained knowledge into writing
Camera Operator
LTN Global Production
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Set up and operated remote cameras for live video feeds.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
- Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 10 live projects.
- Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2025
No Degree - Sports Mass Media
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO04-2024
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School
Kansas City, MO04-2023
Skills
- Sports analysis
- Sociable
- Team collaboration
- Strong writing skills
- Video storytelling
- AP style
- Work Ethic
- Audience engagement
- Media relations
- Group facilitation
Timeline
Sports Reporter/Sports Photographer
PrepsKC
08.2024 - 12.2024
Camera Operator
LTN Global Production
09.2023 - 11.2023
Clerk
QuikTrip
06.2021 - 08.2025
Associate of Science - Associates
Metropolitan Community College
No Degree - Sports Mass Media
Northwest Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School
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