Adam L.
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Daily Hive
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Canada
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Internet News
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Journalist
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May 2021 - Present
- covering the major Toronto sports teams on a daily-basis - monitoring and writing on trending topics across the Canadian sports landscape
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Contributing Writer
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Dec 2017 - Apr 2021
• Writing articles about the Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL at large • Integrating analytical concepts to articles tailored at a general audience
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Aboriginal Multi Media Society (AMMSA)
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Apr 2020 - Present
• Pitching and writing stories about Canada’s Indigenous population in education, health, technology, politics, arts, and sports for Windspeaker.com• Interviewing politicians, business leaders, Community Elders, healthcare staff, authors, and other persons of interest• Articles shared in Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Yahoo Canada, Winnipeg Free Press
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Pagemasters
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Agate Editor
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Apr 2018 - Present
• Creating and paginating scoreboard pages for North American newspapers• Working under strict deadlines to ensure accuracy and punctuality • Handling requests from multiple clients on a given shift
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Sports Highlight Video Editor
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Oct 2010 - Present
• Work with current and former NCAA, CIS, and high school athletes producing highlight footage for recruiting purposes • Cater footage to individual athlete's preferences • Upload footage to wide range of recruiting services
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Canlan Sports
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Canada
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Recreational Facilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Tournament Coordinator
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2020
• Handing player/ team registration and day-to-day operation of minor hockey tournaments• Scheduling and training event staff• Working with referees and other tournament officials to ensure smooth tournament operation
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Nation Network
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Writer
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Aug 2014 - Apr 2020
• Covering game previews and recaps, historical stories, statistical analysis and more in relation to the Toronto Maple Leafs.• React to current news through both an analytical and statistical lens
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Community Relations
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May 2016 - Aug 2018
• Edit, schedule and write statistically-focused content about the National Hockey League • Interact with Twitter community of over 8,000 followers• Create graphics for social media usage • Approach and recruit new writers • Update database of NHL salary data for players and teams
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Analytics Consultant
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
• Tracked shot attempts/locations and zone entries/exits during games• Scouted opponents using video and statistical trends• Worked with a staff of 5• Consulted on player and team decisions in-game
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Managing Editor
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2017
• Schedule, edit, and manage daily content about the Detroit Red Wings and related topics for team site on the Nation Network• Write features, news, reaction-based, game recaps/previews and statistically-focused pieces• Handle social media account for growing and active community• React in a timely manner to happenings around the team•Manage and train staff of ~10 contributors
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Sports Editor
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May 2015 - Apr 2016
• Wrote and edited stories about Queen's University athletics and related topics• Attended press conferences and games• Constructed print layout in Adobe InDesign• Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches, alumni and other personnel• Designed and posted frequent news and feature-based online and print content • Managed a team of ~10 contributing writers and photographers • Created graphics and charts to help display content visually• Worked alongside the help of an assistant section editor• Relayed information onward to and received from Editors-in-Chief about section • Adhered to Canadian Press style
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Project Foreman
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
• Trained staff about safety regulations and procedures• Operated, maintained, and repaired heavy machinery• Did basic mechanical work on motorised products• Assisted customers of varying ages and physical abilities in vehicle operation• Regulated customer flow at a top Toronto-area attraction• Adhered to all WHMIS regulations• Answered wide range of questions about local attractions
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Ice Hockey Referee
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Dec 2008 - Apr 2013
• Supervised and refereed youth ice hockey in local, outdoor league• Trained staff of ~10 referees of Hockey Canada regulations• Filed and tracked on-ice incident reports
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St. Michael's Buzzers
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Multimedia Coordinator
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Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
•Wrote postgame recaps and player features for team website•Filmed video for team and public purposes•Performed play-by-play and colour commentary duties for live webcast
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Greater Toronto Hockey League
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scorekeeper
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Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
• Tracked game data and inputted into scoresheet• Updated scoreboard accurately and consistently with live data• Dealt with extensive list of rules and regulations in regards to penalty infractions and suspensions• Transmitted data to the league for record-keeping purposes
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Nationals Park
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Game Day Staff
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May 2009 - Sep 2009
• Worked primarily as a customer service representative answering questions about team• Assisted in ticket-taking, merchandise and food sales• Worked on-air on ESPN broadcast as a radar gun operator
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Education
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Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Economy and International Relations -
Northern Secondary School