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Sports Journalism Experience
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations 2011
Brockton Rox, Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball, Brockton, Mass.
- Broadcasted play-by-play and color analysis for all 96 games on AM 1460 WXBR Metro South Radio
- Coordinated all media requests, including facilitating production of an ESPN E:60 segment featuring Bill Buckner
- Executed media relations responsibilities, including supervising press box staff, producing original content for Web site, conducting pre-game interviews and writing daily game notes, recaps and press releases
- Hosted On the Rox, a weekly local sports talk radio show focusing on the Brockton Rox and New England sports
- Performed duties of traveling secretary while team was on the road
Broadcast Coordinator 2009
Bridgeport Bluefish, Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Bridgeport, Conn.
- Built broadcast from the ground up, including selecting all broadcast equipment, selling sponsorships and creating original content
- Provided play-by-play and color analysis for all 140 games, home and away
- Broadcast featured pre-game show with highlights and daily interview as well as post-game wrap up
- Sold corporate sponsorships, group outings and seasons tickets
- Contributed features for Souvenir Program and wrote game story for Web site and distribution to local media
Media & Marketing Coordinator/ Broadcaster 2008
Montgomery Biscuits Baseball Club, AA, Southern League Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, Montgomery, Ala.
- Broadcasted play-by-play and color analysis for all home and select road games on the Biscuits Radio Network
- Media relations responsibilities included writing daily game notes, recaps and press releases, conducting pre-game interviews and co-hosting both the pre and post-game shows
- Maintained and produced content for Biscuits' Web site at biscuitsbaseball.com
- Assisted with various aspects of marketing and promotions
Director of Broadcasting/ Sales Executive 2007 - 2008
Visalia Oaks Baseball Club, Advanced A, California League Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Visalia, Calif.
- Broadcasted all 140 Oaks games (plus playoffs) on Sporting News Radio
- Conducted weekly Oaks segment on drive-time Sportsline with Tony Diadatto on Sporting News Radio
- Hosted weekly Player of the Week Show on Sporting News Radio, including an interview with USA Today's Minor League Player of the Year, Justin Upton, which appeared on Arizona Diamondbacks Broadcast on 620AM KTAR
- Sold $40,000 in corporate sponsorships, group outings and season tickets since end of '07 season
- Designed and produced Oaks media publications including scorecard, pocket & magnet schedules, yearbook
- Selected as color commentator for '07 California/Carolina League All-star game on Stockton Ports Radio Network
- Contributed to 35% increase in ticket sales (largest improvement since 1953)
Play-by-Play Broadcaster 2007 - 2008
Sporting News Radio, 1550AM KXEX/ 96.1FM KSLK, Fresno/ Visalia, Calif.
- Broadcasted regional football games on the Central Valley Sporting News Radio Network
Marketing/ Sales Intern 2006
Army Sports Properties/ Learfield Sports, West Point, N.Y.
- Assisted GM and account executives with all aspects of marketing, promotions, public relations, advertising and sales relating to U.S. Military Academy sports and radio.
Affiliate Editor/ Producer (6 month contractual position) 2005 - 2006
NBCOlympics.com/ Olympic Zone, Internet Broadcasting, Mendota Heights, Minn.
- Guided TV station partners through entire life cycle of the NBCOlympics.com website
- Worked with over 30 NBC affiliate stations to organize, update, publish, create and edit content, including stories, video, polls and slide-shows for specific target audiences
Multimedia Externship/ Broadcast News and Sports Reporter/ Producer 2004
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
- Wrote/ edited sports and news packages
- Field Produced- interviewed athletes/ personnel and covered events on site
Sportsvoice Producer/ Staff Writer/ On-Air Talent 2001 - 2004
WNUR Sports, Evanston, Ill.
- Produced and hosted weekly hour-long sports talk radio show
- Anchored a weekly sports newscast
- Worked in on-site broadcasts of Northwestern baseball, softball, football and both men's and women's basketball in the roles of play-by-play, color commentator and statistician
Studio Staff 2001 - 2002
Northwestern News Network, Evanston, Ill.
- Ran camera and general studio aid, shot packages, shadowed reporters
Intern/ Production Assistant to Public Access Director 2000
Cablevision of Connecticut, Norwalk, Conn.
- Edited tapes, produced/ wrote show segments. Comprehensive television experience
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Journalism; Broadcast Track; GPA: 3.5
Medill School of Journalism, June 2005
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Minor in Sociological Studies; GPA: 3.513
Related Courses and Abilities
- Medill Courses: Newswriting and Reporting, Broadcast Writing, TV News Editing, News and New Media
- Attended: Sportscaster Camp of America, Long Beach, Calif., July 2006
Extracurricular Activities
- Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity-Recruitment Chairman, Recording Secretary, Scholarship Committee, "Cabo Alpha" Leadership Conference 2002, 2003
- Northwestern Men's Club Water Polo
- PADI certified Advanced Open Water Diver
Skills
Proficient in Dreamweaver (HTML), Homesite, ENPS, Microsoft Office Suite, Cool Edit Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe Creative Suite 2, Adobe Pagemaker, Infinity Pro Sports
References
Tom Healy
Assistant General Manager, Brockton Rox
Bill Buckner
Field Manager, Brockton Rox
Ed Nottle
Bench Coach, Brockton Rox
Former International League Manager of the Year
Todd Marlin
Former General Manager, Bridgeport Bluefish
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