Manny Rao
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Experience
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Raptors Republic
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Canada
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Writer & Content Creator
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Feb 2021 - Present
- Coverage includes gameday preview, postgame analysis, and breaking news- Researching statistics and data to provide valid assessment of opinion pieces- Proof-reading to correct any incorrect grammar- Prioritizing time management to meet strict deadlines on video/written content
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Content Creator & Host
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Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
- Preparing scripts for each segment- Extensive experience with Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, & Avid when cutting video and audio- Researching numbers and trends for teams and players- Prioritizing and planning ahead to ensure videos were published hours in advance of each game- Promoting YouTube series through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
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Enable
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Canada
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Business Development Representative
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Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
- Extensively researching prospects and companies - Uncovering triggers and pains that resonate with prospect - Quick thinking when overcoming prospects objections - Extensively researching prospects and companies - Uncovering triggers and pains that resonate with prospect - Quick thinking when overcoming prospects objections
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TSN - The Sports Network - Canada
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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400 - 500 Employee
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Story Editor
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Dec 2021 - Oct 2022
- Watching sporting events and games and bookmarking significant plays, moments, and soundbites - Writing scripts for the anchors to read on SportsCentre - Designating cues (length of voiceover, when to place lower 3rd, when to place courtesy banners) through CRS - Extensive experience using AVID for video production and iNews for programming - Watching sporting events and games and bookmarking significant plays, moments, and soundbites - Writing scripts for the anchors to read on SportsCentre - Designating cues (length of voiceover, when to place lower 3rd, when to place courtesy banners) through CRS - Extensive experience using AVID for video production and iNews for programming
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Yahoo Sports
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
- Writing about Toronto Raptors related content - Researching for statistics and storyline purposes on a daily basis - Coordinating timelines with managing editor to publish articles - Writing about Toronto Raptors related content - Researching for statistics and storyline purposes on a daily basis - Coordinating timelines with managing editor to publish articles
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Corus Entertainment
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Canada
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Announcer & Producer
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
- Responsible for both of Corus’ Hamilton morning shows going to air- Researching and articulating stories for audience to engage with- Bridging on-air show through digital content on socials- Screening calls, preparing and posting social content, and board operating- Collaborated with other hosts to create and produce content- Using iMedia applications to upload audio files- Extensive experience using Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
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Swing Announcer
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2021
- Talked about music, sports, breaking news, and local news- Prepared loose scripts (dot-jots) for voice-tracked radio show- Interacted with callers on and off the air
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Street Team Member
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
- Promoting radio stations at sporting events, concerts, and other high-profile events- Preparing games for crowd to take part in- Driving promotional station vehicles to events
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SiriusXM
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern for the Todd Shapiro show
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
- Cutting audio of podcasts, music and interviews with guests- Editing video and posting on social media to generate impressions- Helping guests enter the building and ensuring they are attended to as needed- Preparing the studio for host to ensure a clean and professional environment- Doing research and delivering facts about guests or topics of conversation that would be featured on show
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Sports Intern
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
- Helping prepare sports updates which aired in the morning- Doing research on the latest sports-related items- Writing updates and thoroughly editing scripts to deliver breaking news, game updates and anything else as it pertains
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KW Titans Basketball
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer & Social Media Coordinator
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
- Experience in live-tweeting (plays made during the games, fouls, ejections) - Conducted pregame and postgame interviews with players and coaches - Photographed games with particular views in mind (i.e., momentum building, team unity, emphatic plays) - Experience in live-tweeting (plays made during the games, fouls, ejections) - Conducted pregame and postgame interviews with players and coaches - Photographed games with particular views in mind (i.e., momentum building, team unity, emphatic plays)
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Sheridan College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Music Director for Sheridan Life Radio
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
- Regulated the music that was played on the radio- Helped hosts find music that suited their shows- Familiar with CRTC, CANCON, and MAPL regulations
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Announcer on Sheridan Life Radio
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
- Discussed the latest sports, news, entertainment, lifestyle topics with co-host- Experience with live radio and podcasts- Understanding of CANCON and MAPL regulations
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Lids
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
- Engaging with every and all customers, driving sales - Managing and coaching other associates with their strengths and opportunities - Trained on embroidery (stitching) with hats - Engaging with every and all customers, driving sales - Managing and coaching other associates with their strengths and opportunities - Trained on embroidery (stitching) with hats
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FeelingSuccess
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Entertainment Providers
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Staff Writer
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
- Articles include researching different influential celebrities - Finding distinguishable values that successful individuals have - Researching often includes organic methods such as going to libraries and reading books - Articles must be relevant to the days they are published (i.e. album release, movie premiere, etc.) - Articles include researching different influential celebrities - Finding distinguishable values that successful individuals have - Researching often includes organic methods such as going to libraries and reading books - Articles must be relevant to the days they are published (i.e. album release, movie premiere, etc.)
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Boathouse/Blackwell Supply Company
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Canada
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Keyholder
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
- Keeping track of the store’s sales goals - Assisting customers assemble outfits that work together based on colours, styles and the latest fashion trends - Establishing a family-friendly environment to ensure exceptional customer service - Keeping track of the store’s sales goals - Assisting customers assemble outfits that work together based on colours, styles and the latest fashion trends - Establishing a family-friendly environment to ensure exceptional customer service
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Raptors Cage
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Media Production
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Staff Writer
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Sep 2015 - May 2018
- Experience in pre-game and post-game analyses includes researching statistics for each specific match-up against opposing teams - Used WordPress for Raptors Cage pre-game and post-game analyses, opinion pieces and all other articles - Evaluation of certain articles made it necessary to research statistics of opposing teams and players - Utilization of WordPress included properly formatting SEO, tags, content analysis and additional media within document - Regular use of social media such as Raptor Fan groups on Facebook, as well as Twitter, to share pre-game, post-game and opinion pieces Show less
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Radio Laurier
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Waterloo, ON
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Announcer
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
- Researched the latest in Rap and Hip Hop music and news in order to provide listeners with accurate and up-to-date information on the latest trends - Interacted with listeners on a weekly basis from Waterloo, Guelph, London and other regions - Gauged listeners and actively sought after the musical preferences of the audience - Utilized WordPress to write the weekly blog which was a summary of the previous show - Used social media including Facebook and Twitter to share links right before shows and links to blogs, resulting in growth of followers Show less
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Education
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies -
Sheridan College
Journalism & New Media