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WTVO-TV Channel 17 Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Julie Cook Ramirez Julie Cook Ramirez Greater Chicago Area Details
Julie Cook Ramirez's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 1993 - 1993
Job Professional Journalist/Editor/Copywriter
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Independent Business Journalist   June 1995 - Present
Hughes Communications  July 1994 - June 1995
WTVO-TV Channel 17   1993 - 1993

Skills
Editing, Press Releases, Publications, Feature Articles, Writing, Books, Magazines, Blogging, Internal Communications, White Papers, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Conducting, Classical Guitar, Ghostwriting, Copy Editing, Editorial, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Web Content, Content Development, Media Relations, Journalism, Marketing Copy, Strategic Communications, Publishing, Content Management, Proofreading, Content Strategy, Publicity, Marketing, Crisis Communications, News Writing, Newspapers, Creative Writing

Education
Rockford University   1992 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, English: Writing Emphasis

Northern Illinois University   1990 — 1991
Communications: Media Studies

Rock Valley College   1987 — 1989
A.A., Music

Jefferson High School   1983 — 1987
High School

Charles Vance Charles Vance Greater Memphis Area Details
Charles Vance's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience April 2009 - September 2010
Job Account Strategist
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
RedRover Company  March 2014 - Present
Zurich North America  November 2013 - December 2013
CBS News  April 2011 - December 2013
Monitor Liability Managers, LLC  June 2011 - September 2013
WTVO-TV Channel 17   April 2009 - September 2010
WCIA-TV  May 2006 - December 2008
WBBJ-TV ABC 7   December 2003 - May 2006
WHBQ-TV Fox 13   May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Editing, Leadership, Editorial, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Journalism, Video Production, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Storytelling, Broadcast, Social Networking, Facebook, Video, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Marketing, Insurance

Education
The University of Memphis   1999 — 2003
BA, Communications

Kari King Kari King Orlando, Florida Area Details
Kari King's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience August 2000 - July 2001
Job Owner & Creative Director at designking
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
designking   2001 - Present
Valley Publishing  2004 - 2011
This Week At The Landings Magazine   2002 - 2004
WTVO-TV Channel 17   August 2000 - July 2001

Skills
Creative Strategy, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Magazine Layout Design, Advertising, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Layout, Invitations, Graphics, Photoshop, Visual Communication, Typography, Posters, Flyers, Brochures, Catalogs, Magazines, Book Design, Business Cards, Stationery, Banners, Magazine Design, Vector Illustration, Communication Design, Visual Identity, Book Covers, Marketing

Education
Northern Illinois University   1996 — 2000
Broadcast Journalism

Ernie Freeman Ernie Freeman Greater Memphis Area Details
Ernie Freeman's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 1990 - 1992
Job Television Anchor/Host
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WHBQ Television   May 2004 - Present
WSMV Television   September 1999 - September 2003
WXIA Television   January 1997 - January 1998
WBFF Fox-45  1994 - 1996
WTVO-TV Channel 17   1990 - 1992

Skills
Broadcast, Storytelling, Television, Journalism, Editing, Sports, Politics, Radio, Broadcast Journalism, News Writing

Education
Michigan State University   1983 — 1987
Journalism, Communications

Heather Brinkmann Heather Brinkmann Waco, Texas Area Details
Heather Brinkmann's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Meteorologist/Web Producer at KCENTV
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
KCEN-TV  May 2013 - Present
Cherry Logistics Corporation  June 2011 - June 2012
Kraft Foods  May 2008 - June 2011
WTVO-TV Channel 17   January 2011 - May 2011
WQRF   January 2011 - May 2011
CLTV  April 2010 - September 2010
WGN-TV  April 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Meteorology, Weather Forecasting, Weather, Broadcast, Forecasting, Television, GIS, Broadcast Television, Photography, Severe Weather, Emergency Management, Environmental Science, Social Media, Remote Sensing, Radio Broadcasting

Education
Northern Illinois University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology, Journalism/Broadcast

Barbara McDermott Barbara McDermott Poplar Grove, Illinois Details
Barbara McDermott's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Project Coordinator at WTVOTV Channel 17
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
WTVO-TV Channel 17   April 2012 - Present
Rockford Products,LLC  December 1995 - March 2006
Re/Max on State   May 1994 - December 1996

Skills
Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing, Customer Service, Account Management, Sales

Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin   1997 — 1999
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Dixon High School   1974 — 1977

Dixon High School   1974 — 1977

Andrew Barra Andrew Barra Peoria, Illinois Details
Andrew Barra's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience October 2009 - January 2011
Job Marketing Coordinator at Enjoy Peoria (Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Enjoy Peoria (Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau)   April 2015 - Present
WMBD/WYZZ-TV   January 2011 - April 2015
WTVO-TV Channel 17   October 2009 - January 2011
WMBD/WYZZ-TV   August 2007 - October 2009

Skills
Avid Newscutter, Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Sports Writing, Non-linear Editing, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast, Videographer, ENPS, Broadcast Television, Social Media, Avid, One-Man Band Reporter, Linear Editing, Eagle Scout, Premiere, Editing, Event Management, Facebook, Marketing

Education
Illinois State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism

Dunlap High School   2001 — 2005

Holly Juarez Holly Juarez Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Holly Juarez's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience August 2014 - Present
Job WTVO Account Executive
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
WTVO-TV Channel 17   August 2014 - Present
La Casa Cultural Center   August 2010 - May 2011
Intercambio Express, Inc.   February 2008 - July 2009
Eulloqui's Kustom Wheels   June 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Spanish, Event Planning, Marketing, Sales, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Management, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, French, Customer Service, Social Media, Leadership, Research, Social Networking

Education
Ohio University Media Sales Insutite   2014 — 2014
Media Sales Ceritificate

Indiana University Bloomington   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Telecommunications Management

Cyan Grandison Cyan Grandison Greater Chicago Area Details
Cyan Grandison's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience May 2012 - July 2012
Job Associate Producer at CelebTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
CelebTV  September 2014 - Present
TheDaily411.com   January 2013 - Present
Lollapalooza  August 2011 - August 2014
Citrus TV  September 2010 - May 2014
Fox News Chicago  June 2013 - August 2013
Dj Skittles   February 2004 - August 2013
WSTM NBC-3/WTVH CBS-5/WSTQ CW-6   September 2012 - November 2012
WERW Real College Radio  September 2011 - August 2012
WTVO-TV Channel 17   May 2012 - July 2012
Z89 The Beat of Syracuse   January 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, NexGen, Avid Media Composer, Avid Newscutter, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Broadcast Television, Video Editing, Serato, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast Journalism, Video, Facebook, Television, Broadcast, Camera, Entertainment, Radio, Social Media, Editing

Education
Syracuse University   2010 — 2014
Bachelors of Science, Information Management Technology, Senior

Stephanie Mead Stephanie Mead Twin Falls, Idaho Details
Stephanie Mead's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Weather Anchor/Reporter at KMVTTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
NBC26  April 2015 - Present
KMVT-TV  October 2013 - April 2015
Northern Illinois University  August 2011 - May 2013
Northern Television Center  January 2011 - December 2012
WTVO-TV Channel 17   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Time Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Event Planning, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Accuweather, Weather Central, Avid Liquid7, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Critical Thinking, SPSS, ESRI, GeoMedia Professional, Adobe Creative Suite, C++ Language, Python, Google Earth, Facebook

Education
Northern Illinois University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geography

Jennifer Kielman Jennifer Kielman Springfield, Missouri Details
Jennifer Kielman's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 2003 - 2004
Job News Anchor
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
KOLR10/KOZL   October 2013 - Present
KETK News  March 2007 - September 2013
WVLA-TV  September 2008 - April 2010
WAOW  October 2004 - February 2007
WTVO-TV Channel 17   2003 - 2004

Skills
Broadcast, Facebook, Video, Public Relations, ENPS, Press Releases, Social Media, News Writing, News Anchoring, News Reporting, News Producing, Public Speaking, TV Host, Radio, Non-linear Editing, Broadcast Television, Edius, Social Networking, Avid Newscutter, Radio Host, Feature Articles, I-News, Media Relations, Adobe Audition, AP Style, Digital Media, Copywriting, Camera, Television News, On-air Reporting, Audio Editing, New Media, Investigative Reporting, Avid Media Composer, Creative Writing, Publicity, Radio Broadcasting, avid

Education
Northern Illinois University   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Broadcast Journalism

Collin County Community College   1996 — 1998
Associates of Arts (A.A.)

McKinney High School   1995 — 1996
Diploma

Highlands Ranch High School   1992 — 1995

Tracey Locke Tracey Locke Saint Petersburg, Florida Details
Tracey Locke's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience March 1992 - June 1993
Job Writer, speaker, catalyst, word artist
Industry Online Media
Experience
Be More Childlike   June 2012 - Present
Community Catalyst  January 2008 - Present
TLS Media, Inc   January 2005 - January 2008
WFTS-TV  April 2001 - December 2004
WFTV  July 1997 - March 2001
KWQC TV-6 News  July 1995 - July 1997
WKBT News 8  June 1993 - June 1995
WTVO-TV Channel 17   March 1992 - June 1993

Skills
Writing, Feature Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Magazine Writing, Editing, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Social Media Blogging, Feature Articles, Video Production, Storytelling, Television, Leadership, Media Relations, Broadcast, Online Journalism, Creative Writing, Social Networking

Education
University of Arizona   1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Al Andersen Al Andersen Deerfield Beach, Florida Details
Al Andersen's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 1984 - 1989
Job Project Engineer at AVISPL
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
AVI-SPL  September 2011 - Present
AVI Systems - Formerly: MCSI & Midwest Visual Equipment Co.   September 2004 - September 2011
AVI Systems - Formerly: MCSI & Midwest Visual Equipment Co.   2002 - 2004
Midwest Visual Equipment Company   1992 - 2002
Midwest Visual Equipment Company   September 1989 - 1992
WTVO-TV Channel 17   1984 - 1989
DYNALECTRON CORPORATION   1983 - 1984
US Navy  1979 - 1983

Skills
Extron, Crestron, CAD, Tandberg, System Design, Clearone, Biamp, InfoComm CTS, Polycom, AMX, OSHA 30-Hour, Integration, Unified Communications, AV, Streaming Media, Professional Audio, Audio Conferencing, Digital Video, Video, Video Conferencing, Digital Signage, Broadcast Engineering, Telepresence, Solution Selling

Education
College of DuPage   2007 — 2008
Internetworking Technician (CCNA)

East High School   1976 — 1979

East High School

Chris Wadsworth Chris Wadsworth Ashburn, Virginia Details
Chris Wadsworth's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 1994 - 1997
Job Franchise Owner at Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint  February 2014 - Present
Chris Wadsworth - Professional Writer   2006 - Present
The News-Press  2005 - 2012
The News-Press  2004 - 2006
WBBH-TV  1999 - 2004
WBBH-TV  1997 - 1999
WTVO-TV Channel 17   1994 - 1997
WTVJ-TV  1993 - 1994

Skills
Magazines, Headline Writing, Ap Style, News Writing, Feature Articles, Newspaper, Storytelling, Breaking News, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editorial, Publications, Press Releases, Publishing, Blogging, Newspapers, Television, Radio, Investigative Reporting, Broadcast Journalism, Public Relations, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Media Relations, Social Media, AP Style

Education
University of Miami
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, Broadcast Journalism

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature, Russian Language & Literature, International Relations

Courtney Kerch Courtney Kerch Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Courtney Kerch's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience November 2011 - April 2012
Job Marketing Analyst/ Communications Specialist at Rosecrance Health Network
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Rosecrance Health Network  November 2013 - Present
Rosecrance Health Network  May 2012 - November 2013
WTVO-TV Channel 17   November 2011 - April 2012
WTVO-TV Channel 17   January 2011 - November 2011
WEIU-TV  January 2007 - December 2010

Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, Editing, Public Relations, Video, Marketing Communications, Photography, Microsoft Office, Management, Customer Service, Avid, Film, Facebook, Press Releases, News Writing

Education
University of International Business and Economics   2010 — 2010
International Business

Eastern Illinois University   2006 — 2010
B.S., Business Marketing

Lisa Chatfield Lisa Chatfield Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Lisa Chatfield's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 2005 - 2005
Job Marketing Professional at Ad Vice Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Ad Vice Marketing   September 2013 - Present
Northwest Quarterly Magazine  February 2013 - October 2013
Maverick Media  June 2007 - September 2012
Maverick Media  October 2005 - September 2012
Maverick Media  October 2005 - December 2005
Cumulus Broadcasting  May 2000 - June 2005
WTVO-TV Channel 17   2005 - 2005
CONTINENTAL COUPONS   October 1999 - May 2000

Skills
Radio Advertising, Advertising, Radio, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Event Planning, Radio Broadcasting, Marketing Communications, Broadcast, Marketing Strategy, Advertising Sales, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Media Buying, Sales Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Press Releases, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Account Management, New Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Copywriting, Direct Marketing, Management, Leadership, B2B, Event Management, Media Planning, Direct Mail, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Cold Calling, Market Planning, Publicity, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Management, Newsletters, B2B Marketing

Education
Judson University   1998 — 1999
B.A., Human Services, General

Rock Valley College   2014 — 2014
Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Blogging for Business

Alex Shabad Alex Shabad Greater Chicago Area Details
Alex Shabad's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience March 2009 - Present
Job News Reporter/FillIn Anchor at WTVOTV Channel 17
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WTVO-TV Channel 17   March 2009 - Present
14 WFIE  November 2007 - December 2008
KJCT  March 2006 - August 2007
NBC 5 Chicago  May 2005 - August 2005
20/20 ABC News   June 2004 - August 2004

Education
University of Iowa   2000 — 2005

Teg Gray Teg Gray Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Details
Teg Gray's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience September 1984 - December 1988
Job Voice Over Artist Television Engineer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Teg Gray Voiceover and Audio production.   March 2006 - Present
WMTV NBC15   April 1989 - Present
WTVO-TV Channel 17   September 1984 - December 1988

Skills
Voice Over, Voice Acting, Audio Editing, Audio Mixing, Audio Post Production, Audio Books, Recording, Character, Cartoons, Documentary, Drama, Narration, Film, Narrative, Documentaries, Character Animation, Television, Entertainment, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast, Podcasting, Radio, Radio Advertising, Commercials, Sound, Post Production, Sound Design, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Video, Narrator, Producing, Media Production, Broadcast Television, Acting, Sound Editing

Education
Blackhawk Technical College   1978 — 1980

Kristin Cwynar Kristin Cwynar Roscoe, Illinois Details
Kristin Cwynar's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Morning Meteorologist at WTVOTV Channel 17 WQRF 39
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WTVO-TV Channel 17 WQRF 39   April 2015 - Present
WTVO-TV Channel 17   May 2014 - Present
Target  October 2006 - May 2014
WIFR   January 2013 - May 2013
NTC- Northern Television Center   August 2011 - May 2013
WGN-TV  May 2012 - August 2012
Rockford IceHogs  September 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Broadcast, Customer Service, Newspapers, Proofreading, Forecasting, Graphics, Publishing, Facebook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Cashiering, Social Networking, Outlook, Time Management, Retail, Sales

Education
Northern Illinois University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology Minored in Broadcast Journalism

Rock Valley College   2008 — 2010

Liz Sturm Liz Sturm Rockford, Illinois Details
Liz Sturm's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience October 1994 - June 2001
Job Senior Marketing Consultant at Townsquare Media
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Townsquare Media  November 2013 - Present
Northwest Quarterly Magazine  September 2011 - Present
WREX Channel 13   June 2001 - August 2005
WTVO-TV Channel 17   October 1994 - June 2001

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Sales, New Business Development, Leadership, Selling, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Television, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy

Education
Rockford West High School   1976 — 1980

Rock Valley College
Music Performance, General; Child Psychology

Colleen McCormick Colleen McCormick Chicago, Illinois Details
Colleen McCormick's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience May 2007 - December 2011
Job Supervising Producer at WBBMTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WBBM-TV  June 2013 - Present
WBBM-TV  October 2011 - May 2013
WTVO-TV Channel 17   May 2007 - December 2011

Skills
Broadcast, Avid, Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, Television, News Writing, Video Editing, Non-linear Editing, Broadcast Television, Journalism, Radio, Videography, Video, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media, Editing, Producing

Education
Illinois State University
Broadcast Journalism

Mother Guerin
High School

Bob Schaper Bob Schaper Eugene, Oregon Area Details
Bob Schaper's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Morning News Anchor at KEZITV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
KEZI-TV  June 2013 - Present
WTVO-TV Channel 17   June 2012 - August 2012
WKOW-TV  February 2010 - February 2011
WREX-TV  September 2008 - February 2010
Rockford Register Star  November 2004 - September 2008
St. Louis Regional Chamber  February 2004 - November 2004
St Louis Suburban Journals   February 2001 - August 2002
Boeing  February 1993 - October 1999
United States Marine Corps  September 1986 - October 1991

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Editing, Editorial

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1982 — 1986
Bachelor’s Degree, Radio and Television

Francis Howell High School   1978 — 1982
High School, General Studies

Lauren Langer Lauren Langer Greater Chicago Area Details
Lauren Langer's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Anchor
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WTVO-TV Channel 17   June 2014 - Present
Lola A Production Company   2013 - Present
20 West Productions  June 2012 - December 2012
FOX Chicago News  August 2010 - June 2012

Skills
Research, Producing, Editing, Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Camera Operating, Journalism, Field Producing, Creative Writing, Photoshop, English, Customer Service, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Organizational Project..., Cost Control, Video Production, Television, Broadcast, Video Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Media, Directing, Screenwriting, Casting, Commercials, Broadcast Television, News Writing, Production Managment, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Final Cut Studio

Education
University of Iowa   2006 — 2010
Journalism & Mass Communication, Spanish

Universidad de Valladolid   2008 — 2008
Spanish

Joseph Olmo Joseph Olmo United States Details
Joseph Olmo's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience October 2013 - July 2014
Job CBS 58 Photojournalist
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
NCTV17  August 2013 - Present
WDJT CBS 58  July 2014 - August 2015
WTVO-TV Channel 17   October 2013 - July 2014
WMVP-AM   April 2012 - June 2012
Northern Television Center  August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Video Editing, News Writing, Sports Writing, Script Editing, Television Producing, Radio Producing, Avid Newscutter, Adobe Audition, Newspaper, Twitter, Storytelling, Broadcast Journalism, Radio, Television, Editing, Sports, Final Cut Pro, Videography, AP Style, Avid, Broadcast, Online Journalism, Audio Editing, Feature Articles, Broadcast Television, Facebook, Breaking News, Journalism, Creative Writing, Voice Over, Blogging, Multimedia, Social Networking, Photojournalism, Newspapers

Education
Northern Illinois University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism

Tatiana Uribe Tatiana Uribe Wheeling, Illinois Details
Tatiana Uribe's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience July 2011 - October 2011
Job Bilingual Journalist
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Benefit Express  September 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   February 2014 - September 2014
Skyword Inc.  January 2012 - February 2014
WTVO-TV Channel 17   July 2011 - October 2011
WJBC en Español   January 2011 - May 2011
TV-10 News  August 2009 - May 2011
Western Avenue Hispanic Outreach Program   November 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Video Editing, Broadcast Journalism, AP Style, Research, Interviewing, On-camera, Teleprompter, Bilingual, Radio, Spanish, Magazine Articles, Avid, Storytelling, News Writing, Voice Over, Feature Articles, Interviews, Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Video, Social Networking, Facebook, Video Production, Journalism, Writing

Education
   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, Political Science

William Rainey Harper College   2006 — 2008
A.A, General Education

Katie Hammer Riggs Katie Hammer Riggs San Francisco Bay Area Details
Katie Hammer Riggs's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Realtor at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers  2006 - Present
KGO-TV  2006 - 2011
WTVO-TV Channel 17   2002 - 2004
KIDK-TV  2001 - 2002

Skills
Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Short Sales, Listings, Buyer Representation, New Home Sales, Single Family Homes, Relocation, REO, Condos, Foreclosures, SFR, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Investment Properties, Buyers, Selling

Education
Northeastern University   1999 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism

Palo Alto High School   1995 — 1997

University of Montana-Missoula

Kimberly Johnsen Kimberly Johnsen Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Kimberly Johnsen's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience October 2010 - August 2011
Job Director of Membership & Marketing
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Natural Land Institute  August 2011 - Present
WTVO-TV Channel 17   October 2010 - August 2011
River District Association   November 1999 - August 2010
The Best Western Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center  1986 - 1999

Skills
Community Development, Account Management, Advertising, Advertising Sales, B2B, Brand Development, Budgets, Business Networking, Community Outreach, Contract Negotiation, Copywriting, Customer Service, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Editing, Email Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations

Education
Judson College   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts - Speech/Theater

Judson University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Speech/Theatre, Theatre/Theater

Max E. Tsaparis Max E. Tsaparis Tallahassee, Florida Area Details
Max E. Tsaparis's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience June 2013 - March 2014
Job Morning/Noon Meteorologist at WTXL Tallahassee
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WTXL ABC27  March 2014 - Present
WTVO-TV Channel 17   June 2013 - March 2014
WTXL ABC27  October 2012 - June 2013
North Florida Local Chapter - American Meteorological Society / National Weather Association   April 2011 - April 2013
4FSU Weather Show   January 2010 - April 2013
WGN-TV  May 2012 - August 2012
National Weather Service - LOT   May 2012 - August 2012
WTXL ABC27  September 2011 - December 2011
WFLD - FOX Chicago  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Broadcast Meteorology, Forecasting, WSI Operation, Weather Central..., Meteorology, Weather, Broadcast, Radio, Severe Weather, Weather Forecasting, Final Cut Pro, Weather Central, Video, Multimedia, Radio Broadcasting, Television, Facebook, Social Media, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Television, Public Speaking, Avid, ENPS, OMNI, VIPIR, iNews, Aurora Editing, Syndicaster, Inergize, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Florida State University   2009 — 2013
BS, Meteorology; Minors: Communication, Math Certificate: Leadership Studies

Wheaton North High School   2005 — 2009

Austin Love Austin Love Iowa City, Iowa Details
Austin Love's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job News Intern WFLATV; Anchor/ Reporter Daily Iowan TV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
ESPNU Campus Connection  June 2015 - Present
WFLA-TV  May 2015 - Present
The Daily Iowan  August 2014 - Present
Anheuser-Busch  January 2015 - May 2015
The University of Iowa Health Care  February 2014 - January 2015
WTVO-TV Channel 17   May 2013 - August 2013
Lynde Consulting   October 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, English, Customer Service, Outlook, Windows, HTML, Photoshop, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Teaching, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Facebook, Social Networking

Education
University of Iowa   2012 — 2015
Communications Studies, Journalism and Entrepreneurship, Senior

Owen Stiffler Owen Stiffler Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Owen Stiffler's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Assignment Manager at WTVOTV Channel 17
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WTVO-TV Channel 17   March 2015 - Present
WMTV NBC 15  October 2014 - March 2015
WTVO-TV Channel 17   July 2013 - October 2014
YMCA  March 2013 - July 2013
IESA  August 2012 - December 2012
TV-10 News  August 2009 - December 2012
WTVO-TV Channel 17   May 2012 - August 2012
The Daily Vidette  August 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Broadcast, Media Relations, Social Media, Writing, Editing, Reporting, Communication, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Sports, News Writing, Press Releases, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, AP Style, Social Networking

Education
Illinois State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism

Illinois State University   2008 — 2012
Minor, Political Science and Government

Will Finson Will Finson Jacksonville, Florida Details
Will Finson's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Chief PhotographerWJAX/WFOX
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Cox Media Group  October 2013 - Present
FOX 5 San Diego  2012 - 2012
WTVO-TV Channel 17   2009 - 2011

Skills
Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Television, Film, Social Media

Education
Rock Valley College   2007 — 2009
Mass Communication/Media Studies

Ben Hutchison Ben Hutchison Greater Chicago Area Details
Ben Hutchison's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience August 2011 - November 2013
Job Morning Reporter at WISNTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WISN-TV  November 2013 - Present
WTVO-TV Channel 17   August 2011 - November 2013
Naperville Community Television  February 2009 - August 2011
Northern Television Center  January 2006 - December 2008
WGN-TV  May 2008 - August 2008
Rockford IceHogs  January 2008 - May 2008
CBS-WIFR Rockford   August 2007 - December 2007
Northern Star Radio   January 2006 - October 2007
ESPN  September 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Broadcast, Storytelling, Sports, Video Production, Breaking News, Camera, Editing, Video, Marketing Communications, Football, Web Content, Press Releases, Television, News Writing, Videography

Education
Northern Illinois University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Sciences, Broadcast Journalism

Jory Keller Jory Keller Rockford, Illinois Details
Jory Keller's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job Web Content Editor, Technical Writer, Training Coordinator, Educator
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Belvidere School District 100   October 2014 - Present
Northern Illinois University  August 2011 - August 2014
Belvidere High School (District 100)   August 2013 - December 2013
Aldeen Golf Club   August 2004 - September 2013
Mary's Market Cafe and Bakery   September 2010 - May 2012
WTVO-TV Channel 17   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Technical Writing, People Skills, Proofreading, Final Cut Pro, Content Strategy, HTML, Microsoft Office, Web Content Management, Technical Documentation, Cascade Server, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Procedure Manuals, InDesign, Facebook, Higher Education, Blogging, WordPress, Technical Editing, CSS, Teaching, Public Speaking, Final Draft, Mac OS, Technical Communication, Photoshop, CMS, Intercultural..., Social Networking, Video Editing, Dreamweaver, English Literature, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, English grammar, Assessment for Learning

Education
Northern Illinois University   2011 — 2014
Secondary Teaching Certification, English, Illinois Secondary Educator's License in English

Northern Illinois University   2009 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), English (Rhetoric & Professional Writing)

Biola University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications: Film/TV/Radio (Screenwriting)

Kelly Woodward Kelly Woodward North Canton, Ohio Details
Kelly Woodward's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 1991 - 1992
Job Woodward Video Productions
Industry Media Production
Experience
Woodward Video Productions   March 2012 - Present
Free-lance  August 2000 - March 2012
ideastream  May 1997 - June 2000
WLFI-TV  1996 - 1997
WAKC-TV   1995 - 1996
WLFI-TV  1992 - 1995
WTVO-TV Channel 17   1991 - 1992
NPR  1991 - 1991
U.S. Senate Labor Subcommittee   1990 - 1991
Free-lance public relations   1989 - 1990

Skills
HD Video, Web Video, Video Editing, Copywriting, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Voiceovers, Video Production, Videography, Video, Editing, Television, Storytelling, Documentaries, Voice Over, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast Journalism, Video Journalism

Education
Miami University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies (Minor in Political Science), Summa Cum Laude Graduate

Pete Kearns Pete Kearns Greater Boston Area Details
Pete Kearns's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 1997 - 2000
Job Newscast director at NECN
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
NECN  September 2001 - Present
New England Cable News  2001 - Present
WPEC  2000 - 2001
WTVO-TV Channel 17   1997 - 2000

Skills
ENPS, Broadcast Journalism, Breaking News, Broadcast Television

Education
Northern Illinois University   1997 — 2000
BA, Media

Kyle Jacobson Kyle Jacobson Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Kyle Jacobson's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience June 2005 - November 2006
Job Inside Sales at LocknCharge
Industry Music
Experience
LocknCharge   May 2015 - Present
Redstock Promotions   April 2012 - Present
Whitney Mann Music   January 2007 - Present
Great Big Pictures  May 2012 - April 2015
The Douglas Stewart Company  November 2007 - April 2012
WKOW-TV  November 2006 - May 2007
WTVO-TV Channel 17   June 2005 - November 2006

Skills
Artist Management, Tour Management, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Operating Budgets, Public Relations, Videography, Music Industry, Music, Press Releases, Radio, Talent Management, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media, Media Relations, Entertainment, Music Production, Video Production, Editing, Recording, Video, Video Editing, Avid, Concerts, Broadcast

Education
Northern Illinois University   2002 — 2005
B.A.

Randy Garland Randy Garland Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Randy Garland's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 1984 - 1994
Job Director of Marketing at Rockford Boys & Girls Club
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Rockford Boys & Girls Club   Account ExecutiveMorningStar Media1998 - 2005
WQRF   1995 - 1998
WTVO-TV Channel 17   1984 - 1994

Education
Drake University   1970 — 1974
BA, Journalism

Maggie Hradecky Maggie Hradecky Rockford, Illinois Details
Maggie Hradecky's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience April 2011 - May 2012
Job Community Content Manager, GateHouse Media
Industry Newspapers
Experience
GateHouse Media  May 2012 - June 2014
WTVO-TV Channel 17   April 2011 - May 2012
WREX-TV  November 1996 - February 2011
WIFR-TV  1994 - 1996
WFLD - Fox Chicago  December 1992 - March 1994
WBTV Charlotte  June 1991 - November 1992
WCIA-TV  May 1990 - February 1991

Education
Illinois State University   1986 — 1990
BS

Jarrett Dunbar Jarrett Dunbar Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Jarrett Dunbar's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience August 1998 - August 2004
Job Communications Consultant Sports Sponsorship Public Relations at Nationwide Insurance
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Nationwide Insurance  July 2014 - Present
Nationwide Insurance  May 2013 - July 2014
Ohio Department of Insurance  June 2011 - May 2013
Ohio Department of Insurance  September 2006 - June 2011
Ohio Department of Insurance  August 2008 - April 2011
Ohio Emergency Management Agency  October 2009 - January 2010
WTVO / WQRF   August 2004 - August 2006
WTVO-TV Channel 17   August 1998 - August 2004

Skills
Public Policy, Public Relations, Government, Legislative Relations, Editing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Press Releases, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Policy

Education
Ohio University   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism

Chris Bernhard Chris Bernhard Greater Detroit Area Details
Chris Bernhard's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience July 2003 - November 2004
Job Television Director at WXYZTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WXYZ-TV  September 2012 - Present
WDIV-TV  December 2004 - September 2012
WTVO-TV Channel 17   July 2003 - November 2004
WEEK-TV  May 2002 - July 2003

Skills
Video Production, Broadcast, Television, Video, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Broadcast Journalism

Education
Central Michigan University   1998 — 2002
B. A. A., Broadcast and Cinematic Arts

Glen Mueller Glen Mueller Greater Chicago Area Details
Glen Mueller's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience August 1999 - May 2000
Job Aon Hewitt Navigators
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Aon Hewitt Navigators  August 2011 - Present
Traders investment Echange   March 2011 - May 2011
LaSalle Futures Group  December 2010 - March 2011
EHedger   November 2009 - March 2010
WFLD-TV  August 2004 - January 2009
WBBM-TV  September 2003 - November 2005
WSMV  August 2001 - June 2003
WTVC  July 2000 - August 2001
WTVO-TV Channel 17   August 1999 - May 2000

Skills
Avid, Television, Broadcast, Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast Television, Non-linear Editing, Editing, Social Media, Video, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Marketing, ENPS, Microsoft Office, Videography, Journalism, Sales, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Life Insurance, Accident & Health..., Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Leadership, Medicare, Interviews, Insurance, Training, 401k, Benefits Administration, Call Centers, Defined Benefit, Blogging, Health Savings Accounts

Education
IIT Stuart School of Business   2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General, 3.6

Columbia College Chicago   1995 — 1999
BA, Television

Ty Shesky Ty Shesky Clio, Michigan Details
Ty Shesky's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience March 2010 - March 2012
Job Meteorologist
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WEYI - NBC25  2012 - September 2015
WTVO-TV Channel 17   March 2010 - March 2012
KOB-TV  July 2007 - December 2008
KKTV 11 News  July 2005 - July 2007
KVIA-TV  February 2003 - June 2005
WLUC-TV  June 2000 - January 2003

Skills
Broadcast, Weather Forecasting, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast Television, ENPS, Microsoft Office, Weather, Television, News Writing, Radio, Videography, Video Editing, Public Relations, Avid, Broadcast Journalism, Video Production, Video, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Management, Final Cut Pro

Education
Valparaiso University   1998 — 2000
B.S., Meteorology

Michigan Technological University   1995 — 1997
none, Chemical Engineering

Mimi Murphy Mimi Murphy Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Mimi Murphy's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience June 2010 - Present
Job News Anchor
Industry Media Production
Experience
WTVO-TV Channel 17   June 2010 - Present
Pfizer  February 2006 - March 2010
WIFR - TV  May 1993 - October 2006

Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications

Andrea Azzo Andrea Azzo Green Bay, Wisconsin Area Details
Andrea Azzo's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience December 2014 - February 2015
Job Producer at WBAYTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WBAY-TV  March 2015 - Present
WTVO-TV Channel 17   December 2014 - February 2015
Daily Chronicle  November 2013 - December 2014
GateHouse Media  May 2013 - November 2013
Daily Chronicle  August 2012 - November 2013
Northern Illinois University  2011 - 2013
Northern Star Newspaper  September 2011 - November 2011
Whole Foods Market  2010 - August 2011
Harper College  2009 - 2011
Harper College  August 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Editing, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Writing, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Spanish, AP Style, Customer Service, Interviewing, Newspaper, Mac, English, Video Editing, Edius, Non-linear Editing, Videojournalism, On-air Reporting, News Writing, Broadcast, Editorial, Microsoft Excel, Events, Internet, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Aurora Edit, Adobe Audition, Abbelton Live, Audacity, Soundtrack Pro, Logic Pro, Cubase, Avid Newscutter, CNN Newsource, CNN Pathfire, NewsKing, INews, Leadership, Multimedia, Social Networking, Organization, Recording, Windows, Mac OS X, YouTube, Ap Style

Education
Northern Illinois University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, 3.9 GPA

Harper College   2009 — 2011
Associate, Journalism, 3.9 GPA

Omer Francis Omer Francis Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Omer Francis's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience 1997 - 2001
Job Pastor, President & Organizer at Spirit of Truth Church
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Spirit of Truth Church   January 2007 - Present
Spirit of Truth Church   January 2007 - Present
WTVO-TV Channel 17   1997 - 2001

Skills
Gospel, Public Speaking, Religion, Discipleship, Pastoral Care, Community Outreach, Preaching, Biblical Studies, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Counseling, Volunteer Management, Spiritual Direction, Missions, Nonprofits, Liturgy, Theology, Church Growth, Pastoral, Event Planning

Education
Rockford College   2009 — 2011
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science in Management Studies (BSMS)

Hamilton Technical College   1988 — 1989
Associate's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Donovan Potts Donovan Potts Portland, Oregon Area Details
Donovan Potts's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience September 2003 - September 2004
Job Video Production/Media Manager at Multnomah University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Multnomah University  April 2015 - Present
KTVI Fox 2  April 2008 - March 2015
WDAF-TV  February 2007 - April 2008
KFOR-TV (NBC)   September 2004 - February 2007
WTVO-TV Channel 17   September 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Sports, Breaking News, Non-linear Editing, Video, Video Production, Editing, Storytelling, Avid, Feature Articles, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Television, ENPS, Film, Photography, Camera, Video Editing

Education
Multnomah University   2012 — 2015
Currently pursuing Master's Degree in Christian Leadership

University of Missouri-Columbia   1998 — 2003
Bachelors, Journalism-Broadcast News

Jason Heeres Jason Heeres Louisville, Kentucky Details
Jason Heeres's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience September 2007 - May 2011
Job TV News Photographer at WLKYTV Louisville
Industry Photography
Experience
WWMT-TV  February 2015 - Present
WLKY-TV Louisville   May 2011 - February 2015
Louisville Bats Baseball Club  May 2012 - September 2014
WTVO-TV Channel 17   September 2007 - May 2011
Rockford Metrocentre  October 2007 - April 2010

Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Videography, Event Photography, Video Production, Video Editing, Avid Newscutter, Video, Broadcast, Producing, Camera Operating, Storytelling, Camera Operation, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast Journalism, Camera, Television, Social Media

Education
Ferris State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Television and Digital Media Production

Northern Michigan College   2006 — 2006

Jenna Broderick Jenna Broderick Orange County, California Area Details
Jenna Broderick's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Disneyland Photography at The Walt Disney Company
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Walt Disney Company  August 2011 - Present
Rush Photography and Video   August 2010 - August 2011
WTVO-TV Channel 17   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Broadcast, Television, Film, Video Production, Photography, Final Cut Pro, Digital Media

Education
Northern Illinois University   2007 — 2011
BA, Communications/ Media Studies

Northern Illinois University   2007 — 2011

Cindy Hodges Cindy Hodges Rockford, Illinois Details
Cindy Hodges's WTVO-TV Channel 17 Experience June 2005 - Present
Job Business Manager at WTVOTV Channel 17
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
WTVO-TV Channel 17   June 2005 - Present
Benesight nka UMR   November 1995 - May 2005
Rockford Health System  October 1994 - November 1996
Atwood Automotive  1991 - September 1994

Skills
Account Management, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounting

Education
Northern Illinois University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting