James F. Knight
801-466-6156 gkjk1022@gmail.com Salt Lake City
jamesfarrellknight.com
EDUCATION
BA, Communication, Westminster University, anticipated December 2024
COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE
Staff Reporter, The Forum, Westminster University, Salt Lake City, Fall 2023
- Wrote four journalistic stories for the student news organization that included audio and video elements
- Found and contacted sources, collected information and covered stories on campus
WORK EXPERIENCE
Usher/Event Security, Centennial Management Group, Salt Lake City, May 2023 – Present
- Assist clients at the site of events, including helping them locate seats, amenities, etc.
- Provide security as needed – report all problems to appropriate authority
Experience Ambassador, Arena Investors, LP, Salt Lake City, December 2021 – Present
- Deliver excellent customer service to all guests to provide the best possible gameday experience
- Admit and usher clients in a fast-paced environment, also handling security at event site
- Ensure safety of guests by making sure all arena policies and procedures are followed
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America 2014-2018
- Gathered donations for the Humane Society of Utah – Eagle Scout Project
- Lead a youth group in collecting donations of items and cash upwards of $2,500
Two-Year Voluntary Service, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2019-2021
- Directed a group of eight missionaries in mission duties
- Performed hundreds of hours of service – farms, food banks, teaching
- Trained a new missionary
SKILLS
MS Office Suite programs
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
Adobe Creative Cloud programs
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop