Aliza Speno
Columbia
Summary
Enthusiastic student with skills in both team-based and independent work. Bringing a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Extremely passionate about sports and excited to learn and gain experience in the broadcast journalism and sports media field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Radio Station Intern
96.7 WTSA FM / 99.5 The BEAST
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Live on-air broadcasting.
- Managing, posting, and creating content for social media platforms.
- Organizing and planning events.
- Writing radio ad scripts.
- Communicating with businesses.
- Attending promotion events.
- Spoke live on air at remote events.
- Conducted research on trending topics to support show development.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm creative show ideas regularly.
- Managed social media accounts, posting updates and engaging with followers actively.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Ice cream scooper
The Royal Diner
Brattleboro
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained the cleanliness of scooping area and serving equipment.
- Customer Service
- Cash register
- Cleaning and closing
- Scheduling other employees
- Served ice cream to customers with friendly and efficient service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation during busy periods.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and courteously.
- Informed shift leaders or management of obstacles or issues during shifts.
Senior Athlete of the Week interviewer
96.7 WTSA FM
Brattleboro
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Gather information on athletes and organize specific questions/topics to discuss in their interviews.
- Interview and produce the interview on the live radio as well as the radio station website.
- Maintained records of athletes' personal best moments.
- Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches for in-depth coverage.
- Developed relationships with sources within the sports community for exclusive information.
- Edited scripts, stories and other materials prior to publication or broadcast.
- Produced special reports highlighting key moments from recent games or tournaments.
Referee/Scorekeeper
Brattleboro Recreation Department
Brattleboro
12.2019 - 03.2024
- Officiated youth sports games, ensuring fair play and adherence to rules.
- Communicated effectively with players, coaches, and parents regarding game regulations.
- Collaborated with other referees to maintain consistency in officiating decisions.
- Kept accurate records of game results and statistics.
- Recorded game statistics including points, fouls, and assists during matches.
- Managed scoreboard operations, ensuring visibility for players and spectators.
- Monitored all aspects of the game to ensure accuracy in scorekeeping.
- Maintained a detailed record of team and player stats during the game.
- Assisted with pre-game preparations, including setting up equipment, ensuring proper functioning of scoreboards, and verifying rosters.
- Assisted with pre-game preparations including setting up equipment, ensuring proper functioning of scoreboards, and verifying rosters.
Deckhand
Guilford Country Store
Brattleboro
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Cook and assemble food
- Take orders from customers.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
Football Manager/Sports Videographer
Brattleboro Union High School
Brattleboro
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Captured high-quality video footage during live sporting events and practices.
- Collaborated with coaches to understand specific filming requirements and angles.
- Assisted in managing video archives for easy access and retrieval of footage.
Nanny
Gretchen Hardy
West Chesterfield
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Daily caregiver for 2-year-old child
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals catering to dietary restrictions.
- Organized educational games and activities to promote learning.
- Managed schedules, including playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to encourage good behavior.
Camp Counselor
Brattleboro Rec Day Camp
Brattleboro
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Organize activities and general plans for campers
- Entertain and take care of up to 20 kids at a time. Ages 5-12
- Resolve conflicts between children
- Teach kindness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Sports Media, Business Administration
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2028
Degree -
Brattleboro Union High School
Brattleboro, VT06.2024
Skills
- Broadcast journalism
- Social media management
- Event planning
- Content creation
- Interviewing skills
- Research analytics
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Quick learner
Awards
- D1 SVL All-State Softball team Sophomore, junior, and Senior seasons
- National Technical Honors Society
- Honor/High Honor roll through the entirety of high school
Emails
alizaspeno12@gmail.com, aspeno@email.sc.edu
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radio Station Intern
96.7 WTSA FM / 99.5 The BEAST
05.2025 - 08.2025
Ice cream scooper
The Royal Diner
05.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Athlete of the Week interviewer
96.7 WTSA FM
09.2023 - 06.2024
Deckhand
Guilford Country Store
07.2023 - 01.2024
Football Manager/Sports Videographer
Brattleboro Union High School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Nanny
Gretchen Hardy
05.2022 - 09.2022
Camp Counselor
Brattleboro Rec Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Referee/Scorekeeper
Brattleboro Recreation Department
12.2019 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Sports Media, Business Administration
University of South Carolina
Degree -
Brattleboro Union High School