Alexia Petrovic
EDUCATION
May 2018
University of Utah
Communications Major, Business Minor
Honors
GPA: 3.7
Utah Honor Roll 2014-present
Pac-12 All-Academic Team Selection
RELATED COURSEWORK
Fall 2017
Salt Lake City, UT
TELEVISION JOURNALISM CLASS
Acquiring skills to efficiently conduct a television broadcast, learning how to put together a reel tape for myself that will be done this December
Spring 2017
Salt Lake City, UT
VIDEO PRODUCTION COURSE
Learned how to use all lighting equipment, video cameras, and Adobe Premiere software to compile video projects
Fall 2016
Salt Lake City, UT
SPORTS REPORTING CLASS
Acquired skills for writing all types of sports stories (column, feature, etc.)
Spring 2016
Salt Lake City, UT
RADIO JOURNALISM CLASS
Worked with Adobe Audition software, experienced deadline pressure, gained a conversational style of writing through radio broadcasts
Fall 2015
Salt Lake City, UT
NEWS WRITING CLASS
Developed advanced writing skills, Completed a “final project” that taught how to act independent by forming relations with various sources
2012-2013
LaGrange Park, IL
PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS
Learned to speak from memory, attained confidence speaking to large groups
INTERNSHIPS
Spring 2016-Spring 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SPORTS BROADCASTER
Reported on women’s gymnastics, soccer, basketball, and softball. Allowed me to learn the various ways to cover particular sports.
Fall 2016-Spring 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
UTAH ATHLETICS FACEBOOK LIVE INTERVIEWER
Facebook live interviews with athletes weekly, where I conducted a series of interviews that would be shared through athletics on a live broadcast.
Summer 2015
Chicago, Il
BIG TEN NETWORK, "NEW MEDIA INTERN"
Managed Big Ten social media accounts, participated in Big Ten Football media day. Selected to work the Twitter Mirror at that event, allowing interactions with Big Ten coaches and players. Teamwork was necessary in making the events successful
EXPERIENCE
August 2014-May 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
University of Utah Women’s Tennis Team
Full-Scholarship Athlete
Senior Captain of Tennis Team
2017-2018 Pre-Season Poll: Ranked in the top 100 singles players in the nation
Managed time effectively to exceed in the sport and in school, while running team social media accounts. Assumed leadership role in motivating the team and encouraging a collaborative environment. Balanced a heavy work and class load in addition to going on roughly 15 trips during season
Fall 2016-Spring 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
Crimson Council (SAAC) Executive Board
Social Media Chair
Oversee and facilitate all social media posts through the student athlete advisory committee, and served as a voice for athletics on the board that meets every other week.
Fall 2016 & Fall 2017
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Soccer Color Analyst and Sideline Reporter on Pac-12 Live Stream
Worked the color analyst position on Pac 12 Networks Live Stream while also doing pre-game, halftime, and post-game interviews
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Was able to work the first round of the NCAA soccer tournament (Fall 2016) when Utah hosted
Spring 2016-Present
Salt Lake City, UT
Winter 2016/Spring 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Gymnastics and Softball Interviewer
Conducted questions for interviews, while being in quick-thinking situations during live broadcasts
Spring 2017
Phoenix, Arizona
Utah Women’s Basketball Games on ESPN 700 and Utah Radio Sports Network (100.7 Rewind)
Administered the color commentating on Utah’s most popular sports radio, alongside play-by-play partner Tyson Ewing
2013-2014
Chicago, IL
Pac-12 Spring Conference Student-Athlete Representative
Selected to represent Utah athletics at the Pac-12 Spring conferences, serving as a voice for student-athletes and the future of the conference
October 2010-May 2014
LaGrange Park, IL
High School Cube
On air commentator
Performed excellent live coverage of broadcasted high school basketball games, effectively improvised and developed fast decision making and thinking.
Nazareth Academy
Chosen as All Area Player, East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year, Illinois High School Association State Finalist, Nazareth Academy Athlete of the Year. Honor roll student 2010-2014.
ACTIVITIES
January 2017-May 2018
Crimson carpet awards chair
Worked weekly in the Spring to help plan the student athlete annual banquet. Helped with decor & design and contributed ideas to make the event successful
Fall of 2016-Fall of 2017
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Glendale Middle School/Lincoln Elementary School:
Volunteer speaker, interacted with children and teenagers about the benefits of college and what the demands are of a student athlete
July 2014
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Clearbrook
Interacted with children aging from birth to five years of age with developmental delays, while teaching them how to socialize with others
May 2014
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Caring Place for Kids
Volunteered to help with activities where leadership skills were required, helped tutor children
N​ovember 2012-January 2013
St. Cletus Daycare
Supervised children and assisted with tasks around the school
November 2010
AJJ Foundation
Fundraised money for pediatric research at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Cooperated with the founders of AJJ, my parents, to provide resources to the hospital
January 2009
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Feed My Starving Children
Packed food for hundreds of malnourished children around the world
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Love the outdoors: hiking, water sports, biking, and running are all activities I enjoy in my free time
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Traveling: I hope to explore the world as much as I can, as other cultures and traditions fascinate me
SKILLS
Microsoft Word - Proficient
Microsoft PowerPoint - Proficient
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Adobe Premiere - Proficient
Operating cameras and equipment - Advanced