Lexie Hammesfahr Resume

JORDAN (LEXIE) HAMMESFAHR
2000 E Broadway Ste 103 • Columbia, MO 65201 • 404-993-5666
[email protected] | www.lexiehammesfahr.com
Education
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2010 – 2014: Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
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Major: Convergence Journalism
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Minors: Arts Entrepreneurship and Fashion Media
Awards and Honors
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President’s Scholar - one of 45 full academic scholars in the class of 2014
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Nominated for the Society of Professional Journalists’ “Mark of Excellence” Award, region
of Oklahoma and Texas, for article titled “Community Helps
Refugees Transition into Society”
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Vice President for Student Affair’s Student Advisory Board — provide feedback to the
Vice President on issues affecting the student body
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Adelphan Award 2013: Greek woman of the year
Training
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Proficient in AVID iNews, Final Cut Pro 7 and 10, LiveType, AVID Interplay Assist, AVID
Interplay Access, Microsoft Office, Mac and PC computers, Sony NX5U
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Knowledgeable in technical directing, server, anchor, audio board, CG, versatile with studio camera, directing and producing
Work Experience
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May 2015-Present: Newsy
Digital Content Producer: Primarily responsible for pitching, writing, editing, producing and on-camera hosting Newsy’s
entertainment coverage. Host of a millennial targeted series – “How To Adult,” co-host of award prediction series, “Newsy
Predicts,” and entertainment updates on the Newsy live-stream. Also head of Newsy’s award show coverage
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July 2014-Present: AfterBuzz TV
Host: Host on Maria Menounos’ new multi-media platform, AfterBuzz TV, on the Dance Moms, Parks and Recreation and
Homeland panels. Covered Palm Springs International Film Festival, interviewing stars including Eddie Redmayne and Laura Dern
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June 2014-May 2015: E! News
Production Assistant: assist producers with the production of stories, scratch tracks, research breaking and overnight news,
transcribe interviews and compile clips for use in shows. Fully trained as Media Coordinator (download and convert video footage
for editorial use). Cross-trained as Weekend Show AP (track with talent, fix packages, add chryons) and Graphics Producer
(negotiate video and photo acquisition from the paparazzi, edit and produce monitor clips for use on set)
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May 2014: Entertainment Tonight’s Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Wedding Coverage
Assistant Producer: assisted in coverage of the wedding including conducting interviews, shooting footage, research, and up
linking clips to the Los Angeles office from Florence, Italy.
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December 2013-January 2014: Entertainment Tonight Internship
Production Intern: assisted with preparations and coverage of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the 71st annual
Golden Globes
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August 2013-November 2013: JFK 50 Years Later Coverage
Producer/Reporter: Oversaw production of SMU-TV’s JFK Anniversary content throughout the semester, conducted interviews
with historians and members of the community, reported from Dealey Plaza on November 22, 2013 for the JFK 50th Anniversary
commemoration ceremony
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October 2013: Interview with Dan Rather
Conducted a Skype interview with former CBS anchor Dan Rather about his coverage of the assassination of JFK
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Fall 2013-Spring 2014: Happenings on the Hilltop
Host, write, edit and produce a weekly entertainment based segment for SMU-TV’s Daily Update
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Fall 2013: SMU-TV News Director
Oversee production of SMU-TV Daily Update, aid in transition to HD studio, direct video editors for shoots
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May 2013-August 2013: Entertainment Tonight Internship
Production Intern: Personal intern for senior news producer, research topics for segment proposals, segment research, maintained
Comic Con 2013 interview schedule, attended Comic Con and took notes on interviews, accompany staff on shoots
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June 2012-August 2012: Turner Sports Production
Intern: Assist NBAtv with production duties for NBA Draft Show 2012, aid producers in PGA, MLB, and NASCAR productions,
live log NBA summer league games, create highlight reels, general office duties
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June 2008 – Present: Doodlecakes Catering
Own and operate Doodlecakes, a pastry catering company resulting from a demand for specialty cupcakes, but has grown into a
thriving pastry business catering to concert venues, private individuals and companies throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Community Service and Volunteer Experience
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Spring 2014 - Search Committee for SMU Division of Journalism Broadcast Executive in Residence: Student representative
on the search committee for a new Broadcast Executive in Residence
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Chairman, Student Foundation 2011 Family Weekend Taste of Dallas Dinner: Responsible for planning, recruiting and
coordinating multiple restaurants, decorating, entertainment, ticket sales, and creating the menu for a 500 person dinner event
References
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Sharlette Hambrick, Executive Producer, Talking to Hollywood with Betty Zhou, [email protected]
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Lucy Scott, Freelance Producer-CBS 60 Minutes II, [email protected]
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Pam Harris-Hackett, SMU Executive-in-Residence, [email protected]