Mike Wagenheim

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Sport Management December 2003
West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV

Bachelor of Science in Journalism December 2001
West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV
Major: Broadcast News Minor: American Politics and Policy

EXPERIENCE

COORDINATOR OF BROADCAST MEDIA - NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
Thibodaux, LA November 2010 - Present
Direct NCAA Division I athletic department's broadcast operations. Responsible for all aspects of live game coverage, special events, interviews and features on television, radio and internet. Handle play-by-play for football, men's and women's basketball and baseball. Write for various Nicholls publications. Host and executive producer for men's basketball and baseball television shows on Cox Sports Television. Responsible for managing production crew, developing broadcast schedules, writing, voicing and producing commercial spots, executing sponsorship contracts, broadcast formatting, affiliate relations, equipment procurement and maintenance. Assist sports information director with various duties.

CONTRIBUTING WRITER - SportsNOLA.com
New Orleans, LA November 2010 - Present
Write weekly column for Louisiana's leading sports website.

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT - HOUMA COURIER/DAILY COMET
Houma, LA December 2010 - Present
Assigned to cover high school athletics in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes.

DIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING - UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, LA October 2006 - March 2010
Directed NCAA Division I athletic department's broadcast operations, overseeing all aspects of live game coverage, special events, interviews and features on television, radio and internet. Duties included on-air work as play-by-play voice for men's and women's basketball, baseball and volleyball. Host of basketball and baseball coaches' radio shows and host and executive producer for men's basketball and baseball television shows on Cox Sports Television. Responsible for managing production crew, developing broadcast schedules, editing and posting video and audio to website, writing, voicing and producing commercial spots, executing sponsorship contracts, broadcast formatting, affiliate relations, equipment procurement and maintenance. Created, managed and contributed video regularly to department's YouTube channel. Wrote, narrated and produced department's year-end recap videos. Served as play-by-play voice and sports information contact for club football program. Named first-ever recipient of Sun Belt Conference Broadcaster of the Year Award in 2008.

PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER - SUN BELT CONFERENCE
New Orleans, LA October 2006 - May 2010
Contracted by Sun Belt Conference to call play-by-play of men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball and soccer championships on SBC Extra and Sirius Satellite Radio. Handled approximately 30 games per year.

DIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING - SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN DEVIL RAYS
Battle Creek, MI March 2005 - September 2006
Responsible for the radio play-by-play and sales for Tampa Bay Devil Rays' affiliate. Handled the action on 140 broadcasts of Midwest League baseball per season. Managed bulk of media relations duties. Worked on corporate sales staff in the off-season, selling sponsorship packages to local businesses.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING - INLAND EMPIRE 66ERS
San Bernardino, CA January 2004 - February 2005
Handled play-by-play, media relations and sales for Seattle Mariners' affiliate. Served as radio play-by-play announcer for 137 California League games and the All-Star Game on KVCR, reaching into Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Responsible for press box operations and website maintenance. Served as media contact for 2004 Carolina League v. California League All-Star Game. Member of ticketing and sponsorship sales force, producing the most revenue among non-executives.

PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER - HARLEM AMBASSADORS
Fort Collins, CO August 2003 - December 2003
Served as public address announcer for touring show basketball team. Responsible for normal P.A. duties, as well as actively participating in comedy skits/routines during games, game presentation, selection and incorporation of music and sound effects, mixing of live microphones and music, appearances at school assemblies delivering anti-drug, stay-in-school message. Toured United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

SPORTS DIRECTOR - WWVU-FM
Morgantown, WV May 2001 - May 2003
Supervised a staff of 20+. Responsible for recruitment, hiring, scheduling and training of staffers. Coordinated over 70 live game broadcasts a year, including assigning personnel, broadcast content, securing and fulfilling advertising, pre-production, promotional development and execution, feature writing and equipment maintenance and inventory. Served as play-by-play announcer for West Virginia University baseball and women's basketball and West Virginia Wham! semi-professional football. Host of weekly talk show and on-air reporter. Oversaw project that allows station to broadcast on the internet. Previously, spent one year as Assistant Sports Director. Served as play-by-play announcer and color commentator for West Virginia University baseball, hockey and women's basketball. Also served as disc jockey for regular programming and a number of specialty shows.

PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER - MOUNTAINEER SPORTS NETWORK
Morgantown, WV Fall 2002
Served as play-by-play announcer for West Virginia University men's and women's soccer team on WVU's radio network. First student play-by-play announcer in history of network.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - ESPN, CBS, MOUNTAINEER SPORTS NETWORK
Morgantown, WV Fall 1999 - Spring 2003
Served in various production roles and technical capacities during national and regional telecasts of West Virginia University athletics, including audio, pre-production and live program production.

REFERENCES

What They're Saying About Mike Wagenheim

"Mike Wagenheim is a pro. He is always prepared, has a great voice and a work ethic that is just unbelievable. Mike is one break away from being the guy we all say, I knew him before he was famous." - Wright Waters, Sun Belt Conference Commissioner

"Mike has been such a valuable asset in promoting our teams. He works so hard to prepare for every broadcast, and he paints a clear picture for fans who can't attend the games. He is very deserving of this honor." - Jim Miller, University of New Orleans Athletics Director, on Wagenheim's 2008 Sun Belt Conference Broadcaster of the Year Award

"Mike Wagenheim is a true professional. What sets Wags apart from everyone else in the business, however, is his passion." - Tom Walter, Wake Forest University Head Baseball Coach

"Mike Wagenheim is a Grade A-talent. His preparation is consistently thorough. His professionalism is easily detectable. His work ethic is extraordinary. Mike delivers for fans and sponsors." - Lyn Rollins, LSU Television Play-by-Play Voice