TYSON FISHER
Raymore,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Walmart
11.2023 - Current
- Directed newer Associates in dairy department when team lead or coach was absent.
- Maintained dairy department, including keeping milk and eggs fully stocked and identifying which items on sales floor needed to be stocked.
- Took care of food claims, including proper disposal.
- VizPicked items that needed to be stocked.
- Kept shelves and items in orderly fashion, including zoning aisles.
- Assisted customers whenever needed, including helping them locate items and checking backroom when no items were present on sales floor.
Associate Editor
Land Line Magazine
03.2014 - Current
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
Owner
The Raymore Journal
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw all operations of newspaper, including editorial, advertising, legal, circulation, and customer service.
- Identified timely news items and wrote up to 10 engaging stories for each weekly issue.
- Maintained good relationships and partnerships with local stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and residents.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Freelance Writer
The Raymore Journal
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Pitch/write at least one story each week covering variety of topics specific to City of Raymore and Cass County
- Shoot photos to accompany each story
- Attends events in person when required/necessary
Producer
Entercom
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Soundboard operator
- Screened dozens of callers each four-hour block
- Ensure programming/talent hits breaks on time
- Produce and maintain imaging of station
- Troubleshooting during breaking news
Education
BA - Journalism/Communications
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO01.2011
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relationship management
- Customer interaction
- Research
- Team collaboration
- Strategic project planning
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Project management
Websites
Affiliations
Society of Professional Journalists, member (includes Kansas City chapter)
Awards
- Marquis Who’s Who, 2022
- Heart of America silver award for Business Reporting, 2019
- Heart of America gold award for Magazine Story, 2018
- Heart of America bronze award for Public Service Project, 2018
- International Automotive Media Competition gold award for Magazine Writing, 2017
- Heart of America gold award for Features, 2017
- Heart of America silver award for General Reporting, 2017
- Heart of America gold award for Magazine Story, 2016
- Heart of America silver award for News Column/blog, 2016
- Time magazine’s “Person of the Year”, 2006
Timeline
Associate
Walmart
11.2023 - Current
Owner
The Raymore Journal
01.2021 - 01.2022
Freelance Writer
The Raymore Journal
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate Editor
Land Line Magazine
03.2014 - Current
Producer
Entercom
01.2011 - 01.2014
BA - Journalism/Communications
University of Missouri – Kansas City
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