COHAN SASSAMAN
Vancouver, BC | (250)-661-5989 | sassaman17@gmail.com | CohanSassaman.com
Objective:
To work as a video journalist, using strong camera skills and a sharp storytelling eye to capture compelling, accurate visuals for a reputable news organization.
Summary
Journalism diploma from BCIT 2026
Student Journalist of the Year Award Recipient, Jack Webster Foundation 2025
Michael K. Thurston High Flight Memorial Award in Journalism 2025
Social media specialist for UBC
Proficient in CP style writing
Member of the Canadian Journalism Association
Experience
GLOBAL NEWS REPORTER INTERNSHIP FEB 2026-MARCH 2026
Pitched and developed news stories
Formatted News stories for radio, television and digital mediums
Reached, organized, and conducted interviews for news stories
Filmed and edited news stories for the web
CANADIAN NATIONAL OBSERVER JOURNALIST INTERNSHIP OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2025
Pitched and developed news stories
Investigated topics and produced published articles
Conducted in-depth interviews
MEDIA SPECIALIST | UBC | OCTOBER 2024 TO PRESENT
Filmed games and tournaments hosted by UBC
Edited content for the UBC website and social media platforms
Created highlight reels for players and events
Submitted my work on cloud-based platforms
Worked with professional-grade cameras and editing software
SALES MANAGER | APPLEWOOD AUTO GROUP MITSUBISHI | OCTOBER 2022- OCTOBER 2024
Lead a successful sales team to multiple record-breaking months
Trained and mentored new sales associates
Developed sales processes and strategies
Conducted weekly sales meetings and training seminars
Assisted my sales associates in setting and meeting their sales targets
Motivated my team to be a precise, focused, goal-oriented organization
SALES- PRODUCT ADVISOR/INTERNET SALES ASSOCIATE | JIM PATTISON AUTO GROUP |
DECEMBER 2018-OCTOBER 2022
Presented and negotiated products, trade-in value, and warranties
Maintained the highest closing percentage of all Internet Sales Associates
Responded to a high volume of Internet sales leads
Managed Internet inquiries and converted them into sales
Maintained a high customer satisfaction score
Worked with a variety of CRM tools
SALES- PRODUCT ADVISOR| SUBURBAN MOTORS FORD AND LINCOLN | JUNE 2017-DEC 2018
Sales and Leasing Consultant:
Presenting and explaining products, calling prospective clients, maintaining excellent relations with clients and colleagues
MARKETING AND SALES MANAGER | FIRST CLASS PAINTERS | FEBRUARY 2016- JUNE 2017
Calling prospective clients, presenting options, selling products and services
Education and Training
Level One occupational first aid 2017
Advanced drone license certified 2025
Skills and Abilities
proficient with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition and cloud-based data systems.
Strong tech skills
Strong Communication skills
Works well in fast-paced environments
Deadline orientated