Michael A. Bechtold
MICHAEL A. BECHTOLD
906 Rotherfield Lane Chadds Ford, PA | ------------ | ------------
Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts in the School of Media Arts & Design, May 2020
Concentration: Journalism
Minor: Sports Communication | GPA: 3.3
Honors: CAA Honor Roll (Spring 2018 and Fall 2018)
Activities: 4-Year Varsity Baseball Player, Pitcher
Garnet Valley High School, Glen Mills, PA
High School Diploma | GPA: 3.2
Honors: Academic Honor Roll (Fall/Spring 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
French National Honor Society (2016)
Athletics Ambassador Awards (Baseball 2014, 2015, 2016)
First-Team All-Central League (2016)
Second-Team All-Delco (2016)
Activities: Varsity Baseball (2013-2016)
Varsity Golf (2012-2013)
Varsity Basketball (2016)
Experience
JMU Athletics Communications Office, Harrisonburg, VA January 2020 � May 2020
Sports Writing Practicum
Analyzed statistics and researched athletes to complete pregame and postgame writeups. I assisted my practicum advisor, Curt Dudley (Director of Broadcast Services), by researching the information that he would use in his broadcasts. Content that I produced was used in Mr. Dudley�s pregame or postgame social media posts. I also assisted in creating inventive content for commercial breaks. We created voice recordings of the baseball players so that the viewers could �Hear from the Dukes.�
Bethesda Big Train, Bethesda, MD June 2019 � August 2019
Camp Counselor/Player
Responsible for supervising and participating in activities for school-age children and baseball instruction.
Marlin Ikenberry Baseball Camps, Harrisonburg, VA June 2018 � September 2018
Camp Counselor/Player
Responsible for supervising and participating in baseball activities for high-school student athletes.
Maplezone Sports Institute, Garnet Valley, PA June 2017/2018 � August 2017/2018
Maintenance
Opened and closed buildings and facilities. Surveilled operations of the everyday activities. Provided proper sanitation and maintenance for all facilities.
Jewish Community Center, Wilmington, DE June 2013 � August 2013
Camp Counselor
Responsible for supervising and participating in activities for school-age children.
Skills
Elementary speaking level in French
In-depth knowledge of various sports: baseball, softball, basketball, golf
Proficient in Photoshop
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
General knowledge in Adobe, Illustrator, and InDesign
In-depth knowledge of social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok
Public speaking
References
Curt Dudley
Director of Broadcast Services
James Madison University
380 University Blvd
Harrisonburg, VA
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Marlin Ikenberry
Head Baseball Coach
James Madison University
395 S High St
Harrisonburg, VA
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Jimmy Jackson
Associate Head Baseball Coach/Pitching Coach
James Madison University
395 S High St
Harrisonburg, VA
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Roger Soenksen
Professor
James Madison University
800 S Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA
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MICHAEL A. BECHTOLD
906 Rotherfield Lane Chadds Ford, PA | ------------ | ------------
Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts in the School of Media Arts & Design, May 2020
Concentration: Journalism
Minor: Sports Communication | GPA: 3.3
Honors: CAA Honor Roll (Spring 2018 and Fall 2018)
Activities: 4-Year Varsity Baseball Player, Pitcher
Garnet Valley High School, Glen Mills, PA
High School Diploma | GPA: 3.2
Honors: Academic Honor Roll (Fall/Spring 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
French National Honor Society (2016)
Athletics Ambassador Awards (Baseball 2014, 2015, 2016)
First-Team All-Central League (2016)
Second-Team All-Delco (2016)
Activities: Varsity Baseball (2013-2016)
Varsity Golf (2012-2013)
Varsity Basketball (2016)
Experience
JMU Athletics Communications Office, Harrisonburg, VA January 2020 � May 2020
Sports Writing Practicum
Analyzed statistics and researched athletes to complete pregame and postgame writeups. I assisted my practicum advisor, Curt Dudley (Director of Broadcast Services), by researching the information that he would use in his broadcasts. Content that I produced was used in Mr. Dudley�s pregame or postgame social media posts. I also assisted in creating inventive content for commercial breaks. We created voice recordings of the baseball players so that the viewers could �Hear from the Dukes.�
Bethesda Big Train, Bethesda, MD June 2019 � August 2019
Camp Counselor/Player
Responsible for supervising and participating in activities for school-age children and baseball instruction.
Marlin Ikenberry Baseball Camps, Harrisonburg, VA June 2018 � September 2018
Camp Counselor/Player
Responsible for supervising and participating in baseball activities for high-school student athletes.
Maplezone Sports Institute, Garnet Valley, PA June 2017/2018 � August 2017/2018
Maintenance
Opened and closed buildings and facilities. Surveilled operations of the everyday activities. Provided proper sanitation and maintenance for all facilities.
Jewish Community Center, Wilmington, DE June 2013 � August 2013
Camp Counselor
Responsible for supervising and participating in activities for school-age children.
Skills
Elementary speaking level in French
In-depth knowledge of various sports: baseball, softball, basketball, golf
Proficient in Photoshop
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
General knowledge in Adobe, Illustrator, and InDesign
In-depth knowledge of social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok
Public speaking
References
Curt Dudley
Director of Broadcast Services
James Madison University
380 University Blvd
Harrisonburg, VA
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Marlin Ikenberry
Head Baseball Coach
James Madison University
395 S High St
Harrisonburg, VA
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------------
Jimmy Jackson
Associate Head Baseball Coach/Pitching Coach
James Madison University
395 S High St
Harrisonburg, VA
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Roger Soenksen
Professor
James Madison University
800 S Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA
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