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Dale Lamontagne

Milton,ON

Summary

Dynamic Journalist bringing 5 years of experience. Hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms, social media and online platforms.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Arsenal Buzz (Freelance)
Milton, ON
06.2022 - Current
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Provided live social media and blog coverage of matches.
  • Transcribed interviews athletes, managers, coaches and other sports personnel on weekly basis.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.

Founder/Editor

Forge Fc News
Hamilton, ON
01.2022 - Current
  • Crafted website content and graphics by designing images, icons, banners and enhancements.
  • Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.

Dairy/Frozen Department Manager

Fortinos
Burlington, ON
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.

Grocery Night Manager

Fortinos
Burlington, ON
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.


Student Writer

Ignite News (Mohawk College Newspaper)
Hamilton, ON
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

Credentialed Writer

Bulldogs Hockey Report (allhabs.net)
Hamilton, ON
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.


Team Reporter

Milton Icehawks (OJHL)
Milton, ON
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Journalism (Print, Digital, Video, Audio)

Mohawk College
Hamiliton
12.2017

Skills

  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Written Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management

Timeline

Founder

Arsenal Buzz (Freelance)
06.2022 - Current

Founder/Editor

Forge Fc News
01.2022 - Current

Dairy/Frozen Department Manager

Fortinos
11.2021 - 04.2022

Grocery Night Manager

Fortinos
03.2021 - 11.2021

Student Writer

Ignite News (Mohawk College Newspaper)
01.2016 - 04.2017

Credentialed Writer

Bulldogs Hockey Report (allhabs.net)
04.2014 - 05.2015

Team Reporter

Milton Icehawks (OJHL)
09.2013 - 03.2014

Advanced Diploma - Journalism (Print, Digital, Video, Audio)

Mohawk College
Dale Lamontagne