Phillip Kern

Education
Azusa Pacific University; Azusa, CA May 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a Media Emphasis

Qualifications & Skill Set
Ability to learn new programs, tasks, and projects quickly; Effectively manage simultaneous projects and tasks; Successful in independent and team environments; Effective in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds; Adept in handling and maintaining confidential information; Advanced verbal and written communication skills along with advanced arithmetic skills; Resourceful and proactive; Calm demeanor in stressful situations; PC and Mac proficient; Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook; Other programs include iMovie, iDVD, iPhoto, and Datavideo CG-100.

Experience
San Jose Giants Baseball Organization; San Jose, CA (Seasonal Position); July 2006-Present
Game Day Production Assistant, On-Field Host

• Active game day presentation roles include camera operation, building graphics, tracking statistics, and promotional premiums
• On-Field Host for select home games assisting with in-game promotions
• Experience with scoreboard operation and broadcasting duties

Sports Fever; San Jose, CA; September 2008-Present
Sales Associate

• Assisting customers with varying types of merchandise, both in-person and via telephone
• Processing transactions accurately and efficiently
• Logging and reviewing new and transferred merchandise from warehouse and other stores within the company
• Assisting with bookkeeping to track sales in comparison to past months and years
• Cover shifts when needed at other locations throughout the Bay Area

KAPU Radio Station; Azusa, CA; February 2007-May 2008
Play-by-Play Announcer/Color Commentator/Talk Show Host/Engineer

• Play-by-play announcer and color commentator for APU football, basketball, and baseball
• Engineered radio broadcasts from main studio on the APU campus
• Met with Sports Information Director before games for any inside information to use in on-air broadcasts
• Produced commercials and on-air features

Comcast Game of the Week; Santa Cruz, CA; September 2008-March 2009
Truck Crew & Football Statistician

• Assisted with set-up and tear down of camera equipment for broadcast
• Tracked stats for high school football games

Fanball Sports Network; Headquarters based in Chesterfield, MO; August 2009-October 2010
San Jose Sharks Correspondent; http://sharksonice.com

• Generate original, weekly content during the regular season and off-season
• Establish social media presences on Facebook and Twitter to increase visibility and traffic to site
• Guest appearances on Fantasy Buffet Podcast discussing Sharks hockey

Activities/Honors/Awards

• Broadcaster for first ever Big Bone Game between San Jose and Lincoln high schools
• Azusa Pacific University Dean's List
• Azusa Media Scholarship: Azusa Take-Off; satirical news show produced and directed on campus monthly; served as camera operator, on-air talent, and audio operator
• Wake Up with Matt and Amanda: Served as Camera Operator and Technical Director for bi-weekly show played before chapel during Spring 2008
• "The Water Cooler": Host of weekly talk show through KAPU

References

Jim Risinger
Freelance Television Producer, Director, & Consultant

Joe Ritzo
Director of Broadcasting
San Jose Giants

Russ Call
Public Address Announcer & Music Coordinator
San Jose State Athletics & San Jose Giants

Derrick Villa
Late Night Anchor, KLIV 1590

Mike Hohler
Producer, Gary Radnich Show, Fitz & Brooks Show
Cumulus Radio, KNBR 680

Missak Tohkmanian
Board Engineer & Assistant Producer
Fox Sports Radio, KLAC 570 AM