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Erika Leigh Belezarian

T: 413-335-9536 |E: erikaleigh1027@gmail.com |Portfolio

Education

Westfield State University, Westfield, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Concentration in Journalism, Minor in Writing
Expected graduation: May 2016
Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, Massachusetts
Associate of Arts in Communication, Media and Theater Arts

Skills

Related Experience

Computer: HTML/CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, AVID, MAC OS, PC/Windows OS
Production: Live Reads, Interviewing, Ad-Libbing, Teleprompter, Non-Linear Editing, Broadcast Pix, ENPS, Wire services
Journalism: Writing, Editing, AP Style, Research
Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, WordPress, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Vine
Promotions/Marketing Assistant, WEEI Springfield, Springfield, MA

Sports Intern, WBAL-TV 11 News, Baltimore, MD

August 2014 Present

Serve as a member of the street team promoting and engaging with listeners
Coordinate on-site during events with management
Responsible for updating stations Jimmy Fund Golf website and social media

June - August 2015

Work closely with executive producers and anchors to create daily rundowns for 6 and 11 p.m. shows
Work in the field with photographers and subjects for news stories

Freelance Sports Journalist, the Republican/MassLive.com

August 2013 November 2014

Attended and reported on games/events as assigned and completed stories on deadline

Kept track of all high school game statistics and interviewed players and coaches on site

Pitch local news stories and events to my editor, as well as cover high school football, basketball, AHL
hockey, D-League basketball and more

Intern, Saga Communications, East Longmeadow, MA

June August 2013

Learned the daily operations of Lazer 99.3 and Rock 102

Updated websites with upcoming station events or local concerts, attended events

Worked on a digital conversion project logging sound bites from CD-Roms using Adobe Audition for different
segments and commercials

Marketing Assistant, MassMutual Financial Group, Springfield, MA

June 2010 - May 2011

Interactive Marketing, Retirement Services

Managed all web content; curated and replaced all content out of compliance daily

Customized client websites for RetireSmart launch (html/css) and worked closely with AMs/RMs to create RFPs for
potential clients

Worked closely with in-house and outsourced creative services to create marketing materials

Copyedited/Copy-wrote all digital and print marketing materials, as well as email campaigns and press releases

Created and distributed RS Weekly newsletter

Employment

Bartender, Ninety Nine Restaurant

October 2015 - Present

Opening and closing bar duties, including set up and break down, inventory, drawer, liquors, mixes, juices and
stock, change kegs when necessary.

Mix cocktails, pour beer and wine to 99 specs for bar guests and service bar

Provide excellent customer service to guests while selling and serving beverages and meals

Bartender/Server/Certified Trainer, Uno Chicago Grill

Baltimore, MD, Springfield & Holyoke,MA

July 2014 August 2015

Opening and closing bar duties, including set up and break down, inventory, drawer, liquors, mixes, juices and
stock, change kegs when necessary.

Mix cocktails, pour beer and wine to UNO standards and specs for bar guests and service bar

Provide excellent customer service to guests while selling and serving beverages and meals

As a trainer, responsible for training new employees, attending mandatory training meetings and classes

Provide excellent customer service to guests while selling and serving beverages and meals

Opening and closing duties, sidework, cleaning and stocking

Deans List Westfield State University Spring 2015, Fall 2015

Finalist in 98.5 The Sports Hub Talent Search (WBZ-FM) [August 2014]
Outstanding Commitment Service Award WCCH 103.5 FM [May 2013]
Nominated for Radio Talent Award at HCC by Faculty Advisor [May 2013]

Achievements

Executive Board Member, Westfield State University TV Club (2015 2016)

Lead in Den of Thieves at Gerald W. Lynch Theater, New York, NY [November December 2011]
Lead in Sweet Charity, Quest Theater Company, New York, NY [July 2011]
Professional Musical Theater Intensive Training Program, Broadway Artists Alliance [August 2011]

Professional
Development

Volunteer Experience

Three -time Jimmy Fund Walk marathon participant/fundraiser (2012-2015)

Project Cupid for The Jimmy Fund Trivia Host (August 2014)
Auctioned for date for Project Cupid for The Jimmy Fund (February 2014)
Volunteer, WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon (2010-2014)