STEPHANIE TINOCO
Resume
EDUCATION
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunication News (2015)
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Arts (2012)
EXPERIENCE
My Ocala TV, Correspondent
Ocala, FL
February 2014 - Present
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"One Tank Getaway" Correspondent
WUFT-FM, Radio Personality/Reporter
Gainesville, FL
August 2013 - Present
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Co-host for Latin-infused radio show Viernes Social on Fridays 8-10pm
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Prepare show material weekly
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Responsible for strengthening and maintaining social media accounts
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Reporter for NPR affiliate 89.1 WUFT-FM
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Write reader and sound stories as well as weekly content for the web
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Post news updates on social media
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WUFT-TV, Specialty Anchor/Reporter
Gainesville, FL
August 2013 - Present
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Anchor Entertainment Specialty segment for live evening newscast
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Produce weekly content; Final Cut Pro used for editing (one-man-band reporting)
WUFT.org, Web Anchor
Gainesville, FL
August 2013 - Present
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Produce 90-second news updates for the web using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
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Write 90- second briefs of local, state, national, and international news
HerCampus.com, Writer
Gainesville, FL
August 2013 - December 2013
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Pitch at least five unique story ideas a month
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Write articles on vast topics published weekly online
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Conduct phone and in-person interviews
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Articles led to Platinum award for semester
WPTV-TV News Channel 5 (Market 38), News Intern
West Palm Beach, FL
May 2013 - July 2013
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Assisted Contact 5 Investigative Unit with interpretation of legal documents; researched and gathered sensitive information for stories
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Assisted investigative reporters on undercover assignments
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Contributed intensive research for stories for sweeps
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Organized data using SkyDrive for team to access information efficiently
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Log video from interviews
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Shadowed general assignment and specialty reporters
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Gathered pictures, audio and video to create content for the air, web, and social media
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Operated camera for evening show
In the Scene MIAMI, Social Media Intern/Writer
Miami Lakes, FL
May 2013 - July 2013
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Maintained all social media accounts and increased following
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Implemented use of Hoot Suite for effective social media use
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Created and organized Pinterest Account
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Implemented successful Social Media Calendar for increase following and effective use of social media
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Wrote and posted social media updates
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Wrote for print and web
YOUniversityTV, Talent/Production Assistant
Boynton Beach, FL
July 2013
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Principal Actor for Indian River State College commercial aired on broadcast television in South Florida markets
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Production Assistant on college video production shoots responsible for set-up and tear-down of equipment, time-code logging, and prepping interviewees
ESPN 850/900 WRUF, Intern
Gainesville, FL
January 2013 - June 2013
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Cut and edit sound bites from interviews
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Created fact sheets for daily runs
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Wrote and delivered live sports updates and wraps on Tuesdays during the Larry Vettel Show
WUFT-FM, Volunteer
Gainesville, FL
January 2013 - May 2013
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Organized and read specialty programming for Radio Reading Service Newsprint Today for the blind and visually impaired in the Gainesville/Ocala areas
UF Off-Campus Life, Talent
Gainesville, FL
October 2012
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Served as on-camera talent for video How to Find Off-Campus Housing
Wild 95.5, Intern
West Palm Beach, FL
June 2012 - July 2012
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Shadowed on-air talent Chad Valentine
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Worked promotional events
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Daily duties consisted of answering phones, contacting prize winners as well as organizing files and running errands as needed
BG Solutions, Talent
West Palm Beach, FL
May 2011 - June 2011
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Talent for Palm Beach State College spot in Spanish broadcast in South Florida markets
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Model for print found on billboards, websites, online/mobile ads, buses and trucks
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County, Mentor & Coach
Gainesville, FL
October 2013 - Present
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Mentor and coach for pageant contestants
Bank of America, Professional Senior Teller
Boynton Beach/Gainesville, FL
October 2010 - August 2013
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Identified customer needs and referred financial products and services to consumer and small business customers on a daily basis
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Consistently sought to create an excellent client experience
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Ensured regulatory requirements were in place while adhering to policies and procedures
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Maintained a balanced and accurate drawer, with a minimum of $30,000.
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Daily work consisted in a team setting to complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals
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Coached new hires for teller position
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Represented and motivated banking center for all volunteering events
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Implemented and motivational programs, Motivational Monday and Meadow’s Money, as incentive for all associates to excel in numbers. There is documented to show improvement once executed
Miss Princesita Palm Beach, Pageant Coach
West Palm Beach, FL
May 2011 - July 2011
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Collaborated on annual production of prestigious Hispanic pageant for girls ages 6-12
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Instructed participants on poise, discipline, and technique of pageantry, while working on diction and proper etiquette
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Assisted public relations team to promote event
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Found sponsors to fund event
AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS
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Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship Recipient
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Philip L. Graham Scholarship Recipient
LANGUAGES/SKILLS
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Spanish – speak fluently and read/write with proficiency
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Final Cut Pro
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Premiere Pro CS
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KLZ Newsroom
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APENPS
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Mac OSX
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Microsoft Windows
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Website Design
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Social Media