Dylan Van Vulpen
Cape Town
Summary
Fun-loving Radio Personality with experience in radio presenting, sports news reporting and sports writing. Offering articulate communication skills and an engaging personality. Committed to creating dynamic shows, increasing audience engagement and listenership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Writer
Vox Media
09.2023 - Current
- Covered live sporting events, providing real-time updates, insightful commentary, and post-game analysis for readers.
- Enhanced reader engagement by incorporating captivating storytelling techniques and in-depth analysis in sports articles.
- Improved readability of articles by adhering to strict grammar rules and implementing clear language that resonated with target audiences.
- Fulfilled tight deadlines without compromising quality by prioritizing tasks efficiently during busy periods or high-profile events coverage.
Breakfast Manager
Familien Hotel Löwen
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Personnel planning of breakfast team of up to seven team members
- Responsible for all purchasing of goods, including monitoring of stock
- Management, design and coordination of daily offerings in breakfast service up to 130 guests
- Contact person for management related issues
Sports News Presenter
Mfm 92.6
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Crafted engaging headlines and story leads that captured readers' attention while accurately reflecting article content.
- Analysed game statistics to offer insightful commentary on team performance in game and during post-game analysis segments.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating multimedia elements in sports reporting.
Radio-host
Mfm 92.6
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Hosted The MFM Top 40, show focused on best new local and international music.
- Stand-in Breakfast Show host, helping maintain quality of show while adding unique touch.
- Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
- Interviewed local and international celebrities to raise brand profile and build listener engagement.
- Managed production equipment for optimal performance, reducing technical difficulties during live broadcasts.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote upcoming shows, resulting in wider reach of target audience.
Education
BBA - Logistics And Entrepreneurship
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, Western Cape12.2021
Skills
- Exceptional communication
- Public speaking confidence
- Performing voice overs
- Audience Engagement
- Strong interviewing
- Strong writing
- Time management
- Music knowledge
- Sports Knowledge
Timeline
Sports Writer
Vox Media
09.2023 - Current
Breakfast Manager
Familien Hotel Löwen
04.2022 - 03.2024
Sports News Presenter
Mfm 92.6
03.2019 - 01.2020
Radio-host
Mfm 92.6
12.2018 - 03.2019
BBA - Logistics And Entrepreneurship
Stellenbosch University
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