emily bearden

* Responsibilities: * Creation and management of a dog-walking and in-home pet-care service. * Completion of necessary applications and interviews to obtain licensing from the City of Chicago and Cook County. * Advertising, scheduling appointments, hiring walkers, preparing billing statements, collecting fees, bookkeeping and filing. * Established a Twitter account to share updates and specials with clients. * Currently developing an interactive website for the business.

* Responsibilities: * Provide production assistance to broadcast and film companies in the Chicago area. * Setup and breakdown of stages, cameras, microphones, performance sites. * Camera work/filming * tape logging and encoding * linear and non-linear editing. * Contestant screening * crowd control * minor acting and extra work.

* Assisted sports anchors and producers with daily sportscasts. * Logged games and interviews; identified highlights for broadcasting. * Researched stories and compiled statistical information. * Accompanied and assisted reporters in the field covering sports assignments. * Assisted with equipment setup and breakdown on-site. * Edited videotapes and b-roll, utilizing the Edius Grass Valley program.

* Seasonal Work) * Handled a high volume of phone calls, forwarding when necessary * responded to email correspondence from Yacht Club members and the public. * Created and implemented a front-desk filing system * Corresponded with members via letters and email. * Greeted and assisted members with a variety of needs and requests. * Marketed clothing and novelty items in the Yacht Club's retail shop * ran * charge cards as necessary * reconciled end-of-day sales records.

* Assisted in daily activities of the ESPN Special Events/Promotions Department. * Organized and implemented special events, including Fantasy Football Weekend, Mike & Mike in the Morning, Lunch With Coach Ditka, and numerous on-site broadcasts. * Researched concepts and prepared spread sheets; completed reports, special projects. * Contacted vendors re orders and promotional events; followed up with written correspondence and emails. * Assisted with physical setup and breakdown of interview and special-event sites. * Worked extensively with Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and the Internet.