Kotahi Tarawhiti - Resume

Reporter | Producer | Videographer

KOTAHI TARAWHITI

1831 South 550 West, Lehi, UT 84043 • Cell: 801-414-7943 • kotahit@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a professional position that will utilize my skills and goals in the communications field.

SKILLS:

Professional - Community, Multimedia & Sports Reporting Sports & Feature Writing, Proofing and Editing Videography
Interviewing Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere
Garage Band Music Editing, iMovie Editing, Social Media interview, film, edit, research and report live. Cover range of areas including campus life, sports, lifestyle, arts and breaking news as a reporter. Anchor for the "Who, What, Where, When, Why" segment.

Personal - Superior Verbal & Written Communication Skills, calm under pressure, Analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail, Excellent Interpersonal Skills & Ability to work with people on all levels, Recognized as one of the best videographers for news packages and the ability to get exclusive interviews for top news stories.

WORK HISTORY:

DIGITAL CONTENT SUPERVISOR, 06/2017 to Current KSL News Radio – Salt Lake City, Utah, Responsible for digital content and Social Media

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, 09/2016 to Current BYU - Deans Office – Provo, Utah
Research and input data

DANCE INSTRUCTOR, 09/2016 to Current
Pioneer Performing Arts – American Fork, Utah
Teach advanced dance, grade students, choreograph for professional shows & showcases.

TEACHER, 01/2016 to 08/2016
LDS Missionary Training Center – Provo, Utah
Help develop students teaching and communications skills. Work with hundreds of students instructing them regarding the laws and principles of the LDS faith. Organize appointments and lesson plans for teaching investigators. Support and care for missionaries while overseeing missionary schedules and daily routines.

Volunteer Full-Time Missionary, 08/2013 to 03/2015
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – New England
Served full-time as a volunteer missionary in the New Hampshire Manchester Mission. This covered all of the New England states. Responsible for teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ as well as provide service to those in need.

INSTRUCTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER , 06/2012 to 08/2016
Performers Place – Lehi, Utah
Taught all levels of hip hop from age 3 to adults. Worked with individual students and set choreography on them to take to national competitions.

TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER, 04/2015 to 04/2016
Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) – American Fork, Utah
Teach and choreograph for advanced dance students. Choreograph performance pieces for shows and recitals. Help students grow individually by communicating and meeting their individual needs.

INSTRUCTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER, 08/2012 to 07/2013
Dance Company Showcase – South Jordan, Utah
Taught and choreographed advanced hip hop, jazz and conditioning classes.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Art: Communications, Broadcasting/Journalism - JUNIOR, Current

Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah