Damon Cook
5620 Fossil Creek Pkwy, Unit 6201, Fort Collins, CO • (719)480-9880
dwcook2001@gmail.com • linkedin.com/in/damon-cook-0b632821a
https://twitter.com/dwcook2001
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Rocky Mountain Collegian • Sports Editor • Colorado State University Aug. 2022-
Present Report, copy edit and direct staff of nine for all coverage of Division I MW member for 16 sports its athletes/coaches as well as CSU’s vast recreation league and intramural sports. Promoted to sports editor after one year serving as a sports reporter.
• Maintain favorable relationship with almost daily interaction with CSU PR team • Manage @RMCollegianspts Twitter/X account
Coloscapes Concrete • Preconstruction Assistant • Loveland, CO Jan. 2021 – Nov. 2024
Manage bids and pricing up to multiple millions in full-time role with a full-service concrete company that handles design, structural foundations, flatwork and site concrete solutions.
• Build and foster relationships with both existing clients and potential customers • Utilize Microsoft Office
• Responsible for managing multiple jobs simultaneously
CHSAA • Communications Intern • Aurora, CO Jan. 2024 – Present
Report, copy edit, help at state events and help in whatever way the communications team needs. After stringing for CHSAA during the fall, I was offered the spring internship for the Spring 2024 semester and was brought back on board for the Fall 2024 semester.
EDUCATION
Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO Expected graduation: Dec. 2024 Major: Journalism and Media Communication
Minor: Sports Management
CERTIFICATIONS Hootsuite
Platform Certification Sep. 2023
Hootsuite Media Marketing Certification Sep. 2023
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