chunshek.com

Chun-shek C. Chan

129 Gordon Rd., Wilmington, NC 28401
(508) 615-5394 • http://chunshek.com/

A general assignment reporter position where I can contribute to your news operation with my experience and technical skills.

Boston University College of Communication

Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism

Boston, MA • January 2006 • GPA: 3.65

Recipient of Hugo Shong Scholarship, a merit-based award for academic excellence, and Graduate Scholarship, a merit-based tuition scholarship.
Teaching Assistant for graduate level Electronic News Production class.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Humanities & Arts (German Studies)

Worcester, MA • May 2004 • GPA: 3.70

Winner of Provost’s MQP Award for Best Project in Humanities & Arts.
Inductee of Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society, and Pi Mu Epsilon, National Mathematics Honor Society.
Recipient of Charles O. Thompson Scholarship, for outstanding performance by a first-year student, and Trustees’ Scholarship, a merit-based full tuition scholarship for four years.

KQ2 Your Hometown News: Reporting Intern; Saint Joseph, MO • May 2005 – Aug 2005; Reported, shot, wrote and edited general assignment stories as a one-man band reporter. Filed a package and VOSOT’s daily, five days a week. Contributed local story ideas.
Neighborhood Network News (Cable Access): Production Intern; Boston, MA • Oct 2004 – May 2005; Produced on-screen graphics. Edited VO and VOSOT video. Operated TelePrompTer, in-studio cameras, audio board and video switcher. Acted as fill-in director.
WWPI Campus Radio: General Manager, Business Manager, DJ; Worcester, MA • Sept 2000 – May 2004; Oversaw operational, technical, financial and promotional aspects of the campus radio station. Developed annual budgets and requested funding. Organized concerts. Produced remote broadcasts. Hosted daily morning newscasts.
Tech News (WPI’s Student Newspaper): Publicity Manager, Staff Writer; Worcester, MA • Sept 2000 – May 2002; Recruited staff writers and developed staff retention programs. Helped the News Editor in editorial duties. Created and maintained the weekly newspaper’s web site.

WPI Police Department: Student Dispatcher Coordinator; Worcester, MA • Apr 2002 – May 2004; Dispatched police officers and plant services personnel to emergency calls. Provided assistance to the public. Coordinated shifts for student dispatchers.
WPI Residential Services: Resident Advisor; Worcester, MA • Aug 2001 – May 2002; Established community development programs for a freshman residence hall.

Broadcast News Production: Writing, reporting, videography, linear/non-linear video editing, MIDI/digital audio editing, sound engineering, graphics, line producing, directing.
Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese; proficient in French and German.
Computer Applications: Avid XPress Pro, Sony Vegas, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Apache Web Server, Nullsoft SHOUTcast, Avid iNews, AP ENPS, AP Newsdesk, MOTU Digital Performer.
Computer Languages: PHP, SQL, C++, Java, Perl, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT.