Samuel Edward “Buck” B. Hinman
Campus Address
Campus Box 28131
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
hinmsb12@wfu.edu
(828) 713-0032
www.buckhinman.com
Permanent Address
159 Beverly Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
EDUCATION
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a double minor in Journalism and Music
GPA: Cumulative 3.95
A.C. Reynolds High School, Asheville, North Carolina, June 2012
Honors Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Pi Eta, Omicron Delta Kappa
Related Course Work: Public Speaking, Digital Media, Broadcast Journalism, Community Journalism, Beat Reporting
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern/Reporter at Revista Revolver, Santiago, Chile, March – July 2015
 Developed and led initiatives to promote Revista Revolver to a wider audience, working closely with the director of the online
magazine
 Researched and wrote articles about arts and culture in Chile, collaborating with other members of the staff in Spanish and English
 Led the publication of the weekly "Weekend Guide," writing and directing other staff
Intern at NPR Affiliate 88.5 WFDD, Winston-Salem, NC, June – July 2014
 Coordinated with management to organize for and manage WFDD Radio Camp and Rock Radio Camp in Greensboro and WinstonSalem
 Wrote, recorded, and edited segments for the twice-daily Community Review on-air
Resident Advisor, Wake Forest University, August 2014 - Present
 Designed and implemented programming to build a vibrant and safe community environment
 Enforced Wake Forest University policy and interacted with school administration
ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Writer/Editor/Host, Deacon 90, Wake Forest University, October 2015 - Present
 Wrote broadcast copy and edited video/audio with a small team for the Old Gold and Black’s weekly video news rundown
 Occasionally hosted program as an on-screen reporter/anchor
Creator and President, 88.5 WFDD Ambassadors Program, Wake Forest University, August 2014 - Present
 Developed, created, and promoted new program to get students at Wake Forest University involved with their on-campus local
public radio station
 Led meetings and spearheaded a variety of events to promote awareness for 88.5 WFDD
Staff Manager/Radio Host, Wake Radio, Wake Forest University, October 2013 – Present
 Conducted station training for new members and managed show times for returning members
 Acted as liaison and facilitator between general staff and executive staff
 Prepared and hosted own radio show with music spanning the jazz age
Scheduler/Webmaster, Chi Rho, Wake Forest University, September 2012 – Present
 Worked and adapted in group situations to prepare and perform a cappella music for churches, on-campus events, and special
university events
 Scheduled and planned performances/events for the group through communication with a variety of organizations
 Organized, maintained, and updated group website
Writer/Reporter, Heard it Here, Wake Forest University, August 2014 - December 2015
 Reported on various stories in the downtown Winston-Salem area, from arts to business
 Wrote, edited, published, and promoted stories online to develop readership
SPECIAL SKILLS
Language: Advanced knowledge of Spanish (oral and written)
Computer: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher
Music: Skilled saxophonist and vocalist; compositional ability