Vincent Lospinuso, Resume
Vincent James Lospinuso
Phone (631) -649 -2113 E-Mail: vinnylospo@gmail. com LinkedIn : ------------/in/vincent -lospinuso -35a125161/
Twitter: ------------/VinLospinuso91
Education
Hofstra University, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hempstead, NY Expected Dec. 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, with a Concentration in Sports Media , Dean’s List - Spring 2020
Related Experience
Radio Hofstra University, WRHU , 88.7 FM , Hempstead, NY May 2018 - Present
Staff Member
• Play an active role in New York Islanders broadcasts by cutting in -game highlights that play over 1050 ESPN, ESPN 98.7 FM and
WRHU 88.7 FM, as well as operate the sound board for the broadcasts over 1050 ESPN and ESPN 98.7 FM.
• Operate the board during Long Island Ducks broadcasts .
• Provide sports updates and general local and national news stories for the day on numerous shows , including “Morning Wake Up
Call” and “Newsline .” every week , as well as operate the board and conduct interviews. Nominated for IBS Video & Radio Award
for Best Newscast for the team on January 30, 2020.
• Gave insights and analysis on “The Batte r’s Box” ever y Wednesday or Friday Night reporting updates and part of discussion segments
involving the MLB and all things baseball.
• Hosts segments to “The Baseline” every Wednesday or Friday Night in the Winter to discuss the top college basketball prospects in
preparation for the NBA Draft.
Related Freelance Work
• Works a s a b logger and member of Z------------ which has over 4 5k subscribers on YouT ube. Owned and operated by Zennie
Abraham, former journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle, 25 -year industry veter an. Media cleared for Super Bowl L V, as well as
the 2020 Democratic National Convention through this partnership . I am also by far the yo ungest person that is employed by him,
everyone else is at least in their mid -30’s. (October 2019 - present)
• Activ ely involved a professional podcast online, called “The Buck Stops Here” on Notin ------------ , Spotify, and Apple Podcasts .
Talk with the host Kirk Buckner about the individuals who should be in various sports Hall of Fames as well as being part of his own
voting committees for baseball, football, and American professional sports as a whole. Since I have joined, the website has achieved
its highest growth , garnering more web traffic than the halls for basketball, hockey, and even rock n ’ roll. (April 2019 - present)
• Published two articles, on SB Nation (Mile High Report) and Sports Illustrated Maven affiliate, TalkofFameNetwork (run by former
CBS journalist, Clark Judge) regarding Hall of Fame voting . (March - 2018)
Work Experience
Dunkin’ Donut s, Crew -Member, West Islip, NY. June 2019 - Present
• Work in fast -paced customer service environment serving coffee, making sandwiches, and operating cash register
• Operate the Drive -Thru , interacting with customers on a regul ar basis
Skills
• Team player, willing to go the extra mile for co -workers and contribute to goals and projects
• Operate state of the art sound board akin to those at most professional radio stations
• Extremely well -versed in software programs such as Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere and A udacity and Microsoft Office programs
including Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel , as well as social media including Facebook and Twitter
• Statistical junkie, pay close attention to detail for what goes on currently, and is passionate about the history of sports
Leadership
Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts) Jun. 2017 - Present
• Organized and implemented a collection of books, games, toys, and diapers and also had a bookcase made for the Gerald J. Ryan
Outreach Center in Wyandanch, NY
• Developed marketing strategies including a church pamphlet, managed distribution of flyers to reach a targeted community
• Documented in a daily log, took pictures, reported, and analyzed the project
Vincent James Lospinuso
Phone (631) -649 -2113 E-Mail: vinnylospo@gmail. com LinkedIn : ------------/in/vincent -lospinuso -35a125161/
Twitter: ------------/VinLospinuso91
Education
Hofstra University, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hempstead, NY Expected Dec. 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, with a Concentration in Sports Media , Dean’s List - Spring 2020
Related Experience
Radio Hofstra University, WRHU , 88.7 FM , Hempstead, NY May 2018 - Present
Staff Member
• Play an active role in New York Islanders broadcasts by cutting in -game highlights that play over 1050 ESPN, ESPN 98.7 FM and
WRHU 88.7 FM, as well as operate the sound board for the broadcasts over 1050 ESPN and ESPN 98.7 FM.
• Operate the board during Long Island Ducks broadcasts .
• Provide sports updates and general local and national news stories for the day on numerous shows , including “Morning Wake Up
Call” and “Newsline .” every week , as well as operate the board and conduct interviews. Nominated for IBS Video & Radio Award
for Best Newscast for the team on January 30, 2020.
• Gave insights and analysis on “The Batte r’s Box” ever y Wednesday or Friday Night reporting updates and part of discussion segments
involving the MLB and all things baseball.
• Hosts segments to “The Baseline” every Wednesday or Friday Night in the Winter to discuss the top college basketball prospects in
preparation for the NBA Draft.
Related Freelance Work
• Works a s a b logger and member of Z------------ which has over 4 5k subscribers on YouT ube. Owned and operated by Zennie
Abraham, former journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle, 25 -year industry veter an. Media cleared for Super Bowl L V, as well as
the 2020 Democratic National Convention through this partnership . I am also by far the yo ungest person that is employed by him,
everyone else is at least in their mid -30’s. (October 2019 - present)
• Activ ely involved a professional podcast online, called “The Buck Stops Here” on Notin ------------ , Spotify, and Apple Podcasts .
Talk with the host Kirk Buckner about the individuals who should be in various sports Hall of Fames as well as being part of his own
voting committees for baseball, football, and American professional sports as a whole. Since I have joined, the website has achieved
its highest growth , garnering more web traffic than the halls for basketball, hockey, and even rock n ’ roll. (April 2019 - present)
• Published two articles, on SB Nation (Mile High Report) and Sports Illustrated Maven affiliate, TalkofFameNetwork (run by former
CBS journalist, Clark Judge) regarding Hall of Fame voting . (March - 2018)
Work Experience
Dunkin’ Donut s, Crew -Member, West Islip, NY. June 2019 - Present
• Work in fast -paced customer service environment serving coffee, making sandwiches, and operating cash register
• Operate the Drive -Thru , interacting with customers on a regul ar basis
Skills
• Team player, willing to go the extra mile for co -workers and contribute to goals and projects
• Operate state of the art sound board akin to those at most professional radio stations
• Extremely well -versed in software programs such as Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere and A udacity and Microsoft Office programs
including Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel , as well as social media including Facebook and Twitter
• Statistical junkie, pay close attention to detail for what goes on currently, and is passionate about the history of sports
Leadership
Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts) Jun. 2017 - Present
• Organized and implemented a collection of books, games, toys, and diapers and also had a bookcase made for the Gerald J. Ryan
Outreach Center in Wyandanch, NY
• Developed marketing strategies including a church pamphlet, managed distribution of flyers to reach a targeted community
• Documented in a daily log, took pictures, reported, and analyzed the project