Experience

Meijer, 3360 Tittabawassee Rd — General Merchandise Clerk

June 2018 - Present

Experience in working with customers and working with a team, ability to move heavy objects by myself and with others, and experience in leading a team.

Delta Collegiate, 1961 Delta Rd — Editor-In-Chief 

August 2025 - Present

Experience in managing a team, overseeing production, layout, and creation of articles, video, and photo content. Forged relationships with the college's athletic department, radio station, and television station.

Delta Collegiate, 1961 Delta Rd — Sports Editor

January 2025 - May 2025

Experience in working with layout, formatting, and grammar of articles and print.

Delta Collegiate, 1961 Delta Rd — Staff Reporter

January 2024 - December 2024

Experience in working with AP style, different types of stories, and pre-coverage of events.

Education

Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI — Associates in Arts, Associates in Journalism

June 2018 - Present

Working towards obtaining two associates degrees from Delta College. I am expected to graduate with both an associates in arts and an associates in journalism in May of 2026.

Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, 1903 N. Niagara — High School Diploma

September 2014 - June 2018

Awards

Michigan Community College Press Awards

I've received four recognitions from the MCCPA. In 2024 I received second place in best sports column. In 2025 I received first place for best sports feature photo, second place in best sports column, and third place in in-depth enterprise reporting. 

Turn Around Award

I earned the 2018 Turn Around award for turning my academics around during my senior year of high school.

Delta College President's list

Received in Winter 2023, Fall 2024, and Winter 2025 semesters.

Delta College Vice President's list

Received in Fall 2021.

Delta College Deans list

Received in Fall 2023.

-Dick Shaap