CESAR J TOLEDO

185 GREENCREST DR., ATHENS GA 30605 305-588-7205 CTOLEDO1977@GMAIL.COM

OBJECTIVE
SEEKING A POSITION IN THE MEDIA FIELD THAT UTILIZES MY JOU RNALISM BACKGROUND. MY EXPERIENCE
IN PRINT AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ADDS AN INVALUABLE TOOL F OR ANY SUCCESSFUL CO MPANY.
EDUCATION
University of Georgia Athens, GA: August 2013-December 2014
MASTERS IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION: DECEMBER 2014
Barry University Miami Shores, FL: January 2000- December 2001
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-6, ESOL ENDORSED
MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Miami, FL: 1995-1999
Associates of Arts degree in Elementary Education
Relevant Coursework:
Graduate News Room Class: 2013 : Narrative Writing Class: 2014:Drama Writing II Class: 2014:Magazine Writing: 2014
Magazine management: 2014:TV Production class: 1997 :Broadcast News 1998:Survey Broadcasting 1998:Magazine Writing Class:
2014:Magazine Management Class: 2014:GAB Radio Talent Institute: 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
GATEHOUSE MEDIA PERRY, IA
AUGUST 2015-JULY 2016
SPORTS REPORTER
Sports Reporter for the newspaper, website and all social media platforms. Write up-to-date articles revolved around games, athletes or
community events.
Cover central Iowa sports in the cities of Perry, Woodward, Boone, Adel, and Madrid.
Cover state event such as the nationally recognized Drake Relays and high school State Tournaments.
Photograph and shot videos for live games for up-to-the-minute news and updates that were used for our social media department
Photograph live action shots of athletes, teams, fans and sporting events.
Design and layout sports section using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Report on local community sports activities and endeavors.
Write enterprise and human interest pieces.
Cover, interview, and report about several city news and ordinances.
Edit video and photographs for newspaper, companys website and social media outlets.
Write close to seven articles a week including two Blogs.
Run the sports social media aspect of The Perry Chief
MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS MIAMI, FL
EDUCATOR

JANUARY 2002-JUNE 2006/ SEPTEMBER 2009-JUNE 2013

During my tenure with Miami Dade schools I had the privilege of working at four outstanding institutions. Each school presented me
with a variety of experiences. Ive gone from teaching elementary school to middle school and finishing my career in high school.
As a teacher I utilized my organizational, leadership, and creative skills to assist students in reaching their full potential.
My extroverted persona allowed me to become a leader among my peers.
My ability to quickly learn new computer software along with programs made me the ideal candidate to teach colleagues.
Communicated with parents on a weekly basis informing them about their childs progress.
Assisted parents in implementing creative approaches that will enhance their childs overall academic goals.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ATHENS, GA
RESEARCH ASSISTANT GRADY COLLEGE

AUGUST 2013-DECEMBER 2014

Responsible for organizing and delegating entries for the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) awards.

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185 GREENCREST DR., ATHENS GA 30605 305-588-7205 CTOLEDO1977@GMAIL.COM

Assisted in judging entries.

Facilitated in developing an action plan for the creation of Peter Sandmans journals at the UGA Library.
Researched and performed data entry for graduate surveys.
Group Survey Project: Conducted over 20 surveys for Oconee County. Developed a data plan and quantitative research paper
including power point presentation.
Attended Atlanta 2013 Obesity conference as a student reporter. Conducted interviews and developed stories.
Participated in ESPNU Campus Connection. Assisted in camera and production process for the Womens soccer match.

Ability/Skills:
Fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish.
CITI Certified
Radio Marketing Professional (RMP)
Experienced in Microsoft Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Adobe Indesign; Bridge; and Photoshop. Adobe Script, Adobe Audition,
Audacity, Final Cut Pro, SPSS. And WordPress.
Publication and Writings:
Perry Chief: http://theperrychief.com/sections/sports
Athens Patch: http://patch.com/georgia/athens/yes-virginia-latin-and-mexican-food-can-be-healthy
Wrote 60 page script for Drama Writing II
Wrote Two Narrative stories 1,000 words each. One Narrative story 4,000 words.
In Newsroom developed multimedia stories.
Developed a magazine prototype
REFERENCES
Lisa Widick: Publisher at the Perry Chief, Perry IA: (w) 515-465-4666 (c) 208-360-6294
Michael Crumb: Managing Editor at Ames Tribune, Ames IA: (w) 515-663-6961
Scott Anderson: Publisher at Ames Tribune, Ames IA: (w) 515-663-6943