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| Male or Female? | |
| First and Last Name: | Ozman Omar |
| City: | Toronto |
Role:
| Other Role, Title or Designation: | Writer |
About Yourself:
| About You: | OZMAN OMAR JOURNALIST Background in journalism and communications with expertise in covering politics, business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and human interest features for print and online editions of local daily and weekly newspapers with circulations of up to 40,000. Passion for community journalism with repeated commendations for excellence in writing, reporting, and photojournalism. Adept storyteller who treats news, features and other events with equal passion and thrives within a deadline driven environment. • Advanced Newspaper Design EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Journalism Diploma, Centennial College, Toronto, ON, 2008-2011 TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY Windows & Mac OS Platforms • MS OFFICE (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) • CMS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITER, 2013-present • Pursue interesting news stories and provide readers with the latest updates surrounding the sports and music scene including post game/fight articles, trades, upcoming tours and albums • Conduct interviews with athletes, fans and other figures in sports and entertainment • Visit sporting events, concerts and music festivals providing comprehensive coverage • Post and edit stories on CMS • Post updates on Facebook to help increase readership RESEARCHER, 2012-2013 • Conduct extensive research to produce and sustain wide-ranging database for the largest commercial real estate information company • Gather and analyze data using statistical analysis • Input data using rover mapping program before submitting it to CoStar headquarters • Meet with property management to collect property information SPORTS & NEWS REPORTER, March 2011-Jan 2012 • Provided in-depth coverage of sports, politics and culture news from local and surrounding communities for North America’s #1 Native Weekly Newspaper and Canada’s only National Daily Native News Service • Covered the 2011 Canadian Federal Elections from Brantford’s Liberal headquarters bringing the latest news on MP candidates, voter turnout and election outcomes • Conducted pre/post-game interviews with athletes, coaches and fans to get “insider scoop” and “fan feedback” • Produced quality sports photos successfully illustrating hockey, lacrosse, wrestling and martial arts events EDITORIAL INTERN, December 2010-March 2011 • Reported the latest news surrounding the trucking industry for leading Canadian publishing company specializing in publishing of both print magazines and industry websites for trucking, automotive aftermarket, mechanical contracting and logistics industries • Wrote features on key issues, companies and prominent figures in the sector giving readers view of changing policy/legislation, trends, and industry outlook • Conducted surveys and compiled statistics to produce “Top 100 Report” highlighting leading Canadian trucking companies NEWS REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR, January 2010-December 2010 • Reported on anticipated and spontaneous community news covering issues and events for two of Toronto’s award-winning community newspapers • Provided complete, accurate and timely coverage of 2010 Toronto Municipal Election • Produced impressive page designs and layouts that significantly enhanced newspaper features • Filtered photos taken by reporters to best compliment the newspaper/story PEER LEADER/GROUP FACILITATOR, February 2006- April 2008 • Conducted research on youth issues for peer leadership project • Prepared convincing arguments for presentations/debates to support project objectives • Delivered presentations on community and social justice issues to diverse audiences http://www.seatcapital.com/worlds-first-inflatable-music-hall-set-to-tour-japan/ http://www.seatcapital.com/tfc-introduces-jermaine-defoe-and-michael-bradley/ |