Resume

Kyle D. Patterson

CAREER PROFILE

Multimedia broadcaster with 10+ years of experience of community outreach, event planning, marketing and production. Offering to use my communication techniques, marketing, social media, and community outreach experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minot State University – Academic Advisor, Minot, ND
July 2024 – PRESENT

  • Assist students in developing individualized academic plans, selecting courses, and identifying opportunities that align with their educational and career goals, ensuring they stay on track for timely graduation.
  • Regularly review students’ academic performance, offer guidance on improving study habits, and connect them with appropriate campus resources, such as tutoring and counseling services, to enhance their academic success.
  • Keep up-to-date with university policies, degree requirements, and program changes, while working closely with faculty and administrative staff to support student needs and facilitate a cohesive educational experience.

Bank of North Dakota – Education Outreach Coordinator, Northwest North Dakota, Minot, ND
December 2023 – July 2024

  • Identifying, researching and creating programs to deliver information and provide assistance on all Education Market-related topics with an emphasis on financial literacy.
  • Help launch and promote the State of North Dakota’s financial literacy program, Smart with My Money.

Vision Zero ND – Vision Zero Regional Coordinator, Northwest North Dakota, Minot, ND
January 2021 – December 2023

  • Expanded community outreach and engagement by developing local events to reach the goal of North Dakota’s Vision Zero initiative and the Highway Safety Plan.
  • Create and deliver high-quality presentations, media events, and other traffic safety activities to schools, government leaders, businesses and service clubs.
  • Develop partnerships and plans that reduce traffic crashes and fatalities with law enforcement, schools, local businesses, public health leaders and engineers.

iHeartMedia – On-Air Personality/Sports Announcer, Minot, ND
April 2019 – January 2021

  • Maintained and created custom artwork, audio and articles for the websites and podcasts.
  • Worked with account executives in creating and executing promotions and events.
  • In-depth interviews with members of the community and sporting teams that were broadcasted on the radio, social media platforms and other multimedia channels.

Minot State University – Admissions Counselor, Minot, ND
January 2017 – April 2019

  • Launched the first virtual events which included a campus tour and informational webinars.
  • Created on-campus events for prospective students to attend and get them excited about what Minot State has to offer them.
  • Traveled to high schools and career fairs promoting Minot State and help potential students with the application process.
  • Developed and implemented a regional recruitment plan that entailed multiple digital and traditional marketing strategies.

AM 600 KSJB/MIX 93.3 FM – Sports Director, Jamestown, ND
March 2015 – December 2016

  • Produced and hosted radio programs related to sports, community happenings and agriculture.
  • Worked with account executives in creating and executing promotions and events.
  • Planned the sports broadcast schedule and assigned announcers to each broadcast.
  • Created a yearly sports handbook that listed the sports schedules for local teams.

EDUCATION

Master of Science – Sports Management – Minot State University
Bachelor of Arts – Broadcast Production – Minot State University
Minor in Speech, Concentration in Marketing

SKILLS

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Dynamic event planning
  • Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Comfortable filming and editing video and pictures
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office programs
  • Knowledge of basic HTML code
  • Outstanding at learning new things, multi-tasking and problem-solving

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Companions for Children – Minot, ND
eMentor: June 2020 – May 2022
Marketing Committee: December 2020 – August 2021

AWARDS AND HONORS

Eric Sevareid Awards

  • First Place for Sports Play-by-Play
  • First Place for Sportscasts/Program
  • Award of Merit for Best Radio Commercial Campaign
  • Award of Merit for Sports Play-by-Play

Minot State University

  • Graduate Program Outstanding Student Award
  • Broadcasting Program Senior of the Year