Luis Miguel Ramirez

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4404 E. Oltorf Apt. 2104
Austin, TX 78731
lrd54082@westpost.net
956-432-8770
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Marketing, media, sales, online communication, radio, and television broadcast e
xperience. Demonstrated creative abilities in strategic planning, editing, and w
riting. I am quick to learn new tasks and further my capabilities in executing e
xcellent customer service.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin- Austin, Texas May 2010
BJ in Broadcast Journalism
BA in Spanish Language Teaching
EXPERIENCE
Entertainment Columnist, The Daily Texan- Summer 2007
Wrote weekly articles pertaining to music, Austin city life, culture, movies, b
ooks and events. Maintained Daily Texan website in posting articles and uploadi
ng media content.
Intern Reporter, KXAN Austin News- Summer 2009
Wrote in depth stories for broadcasts, worked alongside reporters and interviewe
d many prominent local sources. Updated KXAN Austin News website by posting art
icles and uploading content such as photos and videos. Helped maintain KXAN's So
cial Networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook to update followers on breaki
ng news.
Student Journalist, Texas Newswatch- Fall 2009
Wrote packages, VoSots, filmed, edited, directed and reported weekly news storie
s that were broadcast to the Austin community and the University of Texas. I als
o anchored live shows.
Online Marketing Manager, Mobile DTV Solutions- Summer 2010
Constructed an online retail website for a local electronics business through Ya
hoo web hosting. Contacted various vendors for product information, prices, and
inventory. Utilized innovative marketing strategies to create joint promotions
with broadcasters to sell electronics on the website, and through Social Media o
utlets such as Twitter and Facebook.
Additional Experience:
Lifeguard, UT RecSports- Fall 2007- Summer 2010
SKILLS
Writing: News releases, media alerts, biographies, client profiles, fact sheets
, backgrounders, PSAs, pitch letters, briefs, executive summaries, and memoranda
.
Multimedia: Basic knowledge of HTML and Dreamweaver.
Video/Film: Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid.
Business: Word, excel, Powerpoint.
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish.
Additional: Strong knowledge in inventory, marketing, promotion and sales. AP w
riting style.
AFFILIATIONS
The University of Texas Longhorn Singers, Social Chair/ Costumes Coordinator
2006-2010
Texas Student Television- KVR News, Volunteer Reporter
Spring 2008

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Haley Cihock- KXAN Austin News Producer
512-476-3636
Xorje Olivares-World News Now Producer
830-513-1767
Shannon Kennedy-UT RecSports Aquatic Supervisor
512-471-6045
Eunsang Yun- CEO, Mobile DTV Solutions
512-293-5181