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Naji Mercer

@najimercer

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Passionate sportswriter with experience in sports communication.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to engage with sports enthusiasts and contribute to dynamic sports discussions.

I am a passionate and self-motivated sports enthusiast with nearly a year of experience writing sports news articles. My journey in sports communication began at Norfolk State University, where I honed my skills as a sportswriter for the Spartan Echo online newspaper. I prepared eight engaging sports articles, conducted interviews with student athletes, and attended sporting events to ensure the accuracy of my writing.

My love for sports extends beyond writing; I actively follow various sports across social media platforms, engaging in meaningful dialogue and providing relevant commentary. I pride myself on being a meticulous and independent thinker, eager to share my extensive knowledge about basketball, football, baseball, and other sports matters with fellow sports followers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sportswriter

Spartan Echo

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 (9 months)

Prepared eight sports articles for inclusion in the online newspaper. Planned, prepared, and conducted interviews with student athletes. Attended sporting events to obtain game statistics and ensure accuracy of written articles.

Creative Writing Research Interviewing Sports Journalism Content Creation

Customer Service Associate

Panera Bread

Dec 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Developed and actualized customer service initiatives resulting in decreased wait times. Prepared food orders in accordance with specifications.

Customer Service Food Preparation Order Management Teamwork Communication

Customer Service Associate

Royal Farms

Apr 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Resolved customer concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales. Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times. Managed food preparation section and maintained kitchen inventory resulting in speedy and efficient completion of food orders.

Customer Service Conflict Resolution Inventory Management Food Preparation Sales

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Norfolk State University

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication-Journalism

2018 - 2022

Grade: 3.0 GPA/Major GPA 3.2

Activities and societies: Member, Caribbean Student Association; Spartan Action Award Scholarship recipient; Honors List

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a specialization in Journalism. Achieved a 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.2 GPA in major coursework. Gained skills in research, creative writing, and social media.