Sam Valentin

Cover news around Lancaster county Attend events, interview, research and write content such as capsules

Freelance Writer - LNP | Lancaster Online - Lancaster, PA

(2023-12)

• Cover news around Lancaster county
• Attend events, interview, research and write content such as capsules

Owner - 717 Memorabilia

(2016-05)

• Manage clients and buyer relationships
• Regularly correspond with external vendors to complete transaction
• Select and streamline products based on analysis of sales, resulting in superior inventory and selection
• Sell product through eBay, Facebook groups, memorabilia shows and word-of-mouth marketing
• Establish positive rapport with customers, manage a consistent sales average of >$1k
• Earn trust through exemplary service delivery

Houseman - LaQuinta Inn and Suites

(2015-01)

• Respond to all guest requests in a courteous and timely manner
• Maintain cleanliness of guest hallways and stairwells
• Communicate guest’s needs with other team members and management when necessary
• Earn employee recognition award for consecutive attendance 30-days in a row

Writer and Editor - The Snapper

(2014-08 - 2017-12)

• Managed sports section of The Snapper
• Wrote stories on Millersville Athletics and happenings around campus including but not limited too, multimedia, television, and radio coverage
• Orchestrate and conduct interviews with students, athletes, and staff

Sports Intern - Lancaster Newspaper

(2016-05 - 2016-09)

• Wrote stories on local sporting events throughout Lancaster County
• Conducted interviews
• Managed social media and introduced new social media platforms for sports section

Bachelor's degree - Sports Journalism - Millersville University (2022-05)