RICHARD D. LODEWYK
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RICHARD D. LODEWYK
Bison Block 1 SU TV Studio
1414-12th Ave North
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 231-9768
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (NDSU),
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT Fargo, ND
Broadcasting Program Director / Lecturer2008 – Present
- Broadcast Program Director for Communication Department, overseeing the organization, opening, and operation of the first student run television station at NDSU
- Teach Introduction to Broadcast Production & News Reporting, Advanced Broadcast Production, Sports Broadcasting, Television Studio Production, and Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses to undergraduate students in class sizes ranging from 15 to 20 students
- Faculty Advisor to Bison Information Network (BIN), a student television station organization
- SU TV Newscast Advisor / Supervisor
FARGO FORCE RADIO Fargo, ND
Play-by-Play Announcer2009 – Present 2009-2010
- Provided play-by-play radio coverage (101.9 Talk FM) for United States Hockey League Team, the Fargo Force
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (NDSU),
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT Fargo, ND 2007-2009
Adjunct Instructor2006 – 2008
- Taught course on Fundamentals of Public Speaking to classes of 20 to 25 undergraduate students (Comm 110)
KXJB TV • Fargo, ND
Sports Director2003 – 2008
- Nightly Anchor of 5:30 and 10pm sportscasts
- Produce and host KX-4 Amateur Golf Tournament Highlight Show
- Broadcast live sports, on-location remote sportscasts
- Play-by-play announcer for Fargo Moorhead Redhawks baseball telecast
- Play-by-play announcer for 2005 North Dakota State Boys Hockey Championships
- Supervise and train college-level Sports Interns
KVLY TV • Fargo, ND
Weekend Sports Anchor2001 – 2003
- Anchored, reported and shot video for nightly 6 and 10pm sportscasts
- Sideline reporter and host for High School Basketball and High School Hockey State Tournaments live broadcasts
- Videographer for weekly feature, “Fishtales”
News Reporter / Anchor2000 – 2001
- Reporter for 6 and 10pm newscasts
- Covered the Fargo and Moorhead School Board beat
- Assisted in anchoring responsibilities for 6 and 10pm newscasts in absence of Main Anchor
- Conducted live remotes
- Wrote, edited and produced features for newscasts
Sports Reporter / Anchor1998 – 2000
- Reported, edited and shot video for 6 and 10pm sportscasts
- Feature reporter and producer for “Vikings Extra,” a half-hour program about the Minnesota Vikings
- Assisted in anchoring responsibilities for 6 and 10pm sportscasts in absence of Main Anchor
FM BEEZ • Fargo, ND
Play-by-Play Announcer1997 – 1998
- Provided play-by-play radio coverage (STAR 1550 AM) for professional basketball team, the Fargo Moorhead Beez
- Conducted interviews and recorded sound bites
WDAY TV • Fargo, ND
Sports Anchor / Reporter1995 – 1997
- Anchored, reported, shot video and edited for 6 and 10pm sportscasts
- Feature reporter for North Dakota State University football and basketball weekly programs
- Sideline reporter for college football live telecasts
THE SPORTS NETWORK (TSN) • Seattle, WA
Feature Reporter1993 – 1995
- Wrote and reported stories for TSN’s “Sportsdesk”
- Covered stories highlighting local teams such as the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle SuperSonics, Seattle Mariners, the University of Washington, Washington State University, and the W Hockey League
PRIME SPORTS NORTHWEST (PSN) • Seattle, WA
Sports Reporter1993 – 1994
- Reporter for “Northwest Sports Magazine” program, featuring regional sports
KCWT TV • Wenatchee, WA
Sports Director1989 – 1991
- Anchored the daily sportscast
- Reported and produced stories and features
- Provided play-by-play coverage of “High School Game of the Week”
TEACHING & PUBLIC SPEAKING
2010-2012Park Christian School Football & Basketball Public Address Announcer
2009“One Summer Night” Christian Concert, featuring Children 18.3
Christian Alternative Rock Group Emcee
2008Youth For Christ Luncheon Keynote Speaker
2007Park Christian 6th Grade “Dare” Graduation • Keynote Speaker
2003-2007Minnesota State University (Moorhead), Sports Information Class • Guest Instructor
2002-2007American Heart Association Heart Walk • Emcee/Committee Member
1997-2007Red River Church • Preaching and Teaching Elder
2006Wahpeton Middle School Career Day • Guest Instructor
2004-2006Moorhead Athletic Association • Guest Speaker
2005North Dakota State University, Journalism Class • Guest Instructor
2004Dragons Hall of Fame Athletic Banquet • Emcee
2004Lidgerwood High School Athletic Banquet • Emcee
2004Sertoma Club Luncheon • Guest Speaker
2003Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center Annual Banquet • Keynote Speaker
2002Calvin College, Department of Mass Communications • Guest Instructor
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- M.A., Mass Communication North Dakota State University Fargo, ND 2007
THESIS: Nonverbal Communication Styles of Coaches - B.A., Communication • Calvin College • Grand Rapids, MI • 1988
HONORS & AWARDS
- Associated Press Honorable Mention Award 2004 “Hockey Chairs”