Libby Gray (formerly Giesbrecht)
RESUME
Work​
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Reporter (Aug. 2021 - present)
650 CKOM, Saskatoon, Sask.​
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Published articles on CJME.com, CKOM.com
Executive Producer, John Gormley Live (Sept. 2023 - Nov. 2023)
650 CKOM, Saskatoon, Sask.​​
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Graduate Teaching Assistant (Jan. 2021 - April 2021)
University of Regina, Regina, Sask.
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Investigative Journalism course (JRN 307) under course instructor Patricia Elliott
Intern (June 2020 - Aug. 2020)
980 CJME, Regina, Sask.​
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Published articles on CJME.com, CKOM.com
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On-Air Host, Summer Events Coordinator (April 2017 - present)
CHVN Radio, Winnipeg, Man.​
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Published articles on chvnradio.com, Reachfm.ca, classic107.com, and SteinbachOnline.com
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Prep/Line Cook, Cashier (Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2017)
Freshii, Winnipeg, Man.
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Violin Instructor (Sept. 2015 - Aug. 2019)
Quest Musique Music Academy, Winnipeg, Man.
Skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Proficient with CP style
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Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Audition, Lightroom
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Proficient with editing software including Sony Vegas Pro, KLZ Newsroom
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Proficient with content management systems including Joomla, Wix, WordPress, SoCast, WideOrbit
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Proficient with Microsoft platforms including Word, PowerPoint
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Proficient with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn
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Experience with Canon DSLR photography
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Extensive knowledge of Manitoba and its people with a network of contacts, particularly situated in Winnipeg
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Education
The University of Regina, Regina, SK
M.J.​ in Journalism, anticipated Oct. 2021
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Bell Media Award in Journalism, University of Regina, Spring 2021
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Graduate Scholarship Base Fund (GSBF) Scholarship, University of Regina, Winter and Spring 2021
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Graduate Scholarship Base Fund Scholarship, Winter 2021
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Adv. Investigations in Science position, Fall 2020
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Arts Graduate Entrance Scholarship, Fall 2020
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University of Regina Graduate Scholarship (URGS), Fall 2020
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John Spencer Middleton & Jack Spencer Gordon Middleton Scholarship, Winter 2020, Spring 2021
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CTV Journalism Entrance Scholarship, Fall 2019
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Dean's List, Arts Faculty; Fall 2019 and Winter 2020
The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB
B.A. in Criminal Justice, June 2019
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Gold Medal in Criminal Justice (3 year) Convocation Award, Spring 2019
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Erica and Arnold Rogers Scholarship in Criminal Justice, Winter 2019
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Academic Proficiency Scholarship, Fall/Winter 2016-17
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Special Entrance Scholarship, Fall/Winter 2016-17
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Chancellor P.H.T. Thorlakson Entrance Scholarship, Fall 2016
Awards
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Winner, RTDNA regional award, June 2023 (Feature news, small/medium market) with 650 CKOM — "Entrer PoÄ·wîspi (Enter Anytime): Opening the Door to a Lost Language"