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• Entercom Buffalo- Reporter, October 2014-Present

  • Provided daily news coverage on all events in the Greater Buffalo Area for Buffalo's top-rated radio news station

  • News coverage included live and packaged reports, plus online and social media content

  • Nominated for Associated Press' Art Athens General Excellence of Individual Reporting in 2017

  • Began tenure with WBEN as a producer in 2014 before joining the news team in 2017.

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• West Virginia Power - Broadcast/Sales Intern, 2013 & 2015

  • Generated approximately $22,782 in group sales for 2015 season (surpassing goal of $20,000)

  • Spearheaded web marketing of team by creating night previews on team website and promoted upcoming theme nights including giveaways, celebrity appearances, and charity nights.

  • Assistant radio broadcaster of all 70 home games and approximately 25 road games during 2015 season

  • Created daily game notes, stat packs, and game recaps.

  • Used Twitter and Facebook to promote team in community and provide in-game updates.

  • Generated approximately ten different headshot templates for home team used on team video board.

  • Filled in as team-mascot for select community events

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• Orchard Park & East Aurora Sun- Freelance Journalist,  Buffalo N.Y., Jan. 2015 – Feb. 2015

  • Covered local news events including town board and school board meetings in  Western New York 

  • Left after receiving job offer in West Virginia

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• Altoona Curve - Communications Assistant/Radio Broadcaster, 2014

  • No. 2 broadcaster for 71 home games and select road games for under the guidance of Mike Passanisi.

  • Created stat packs for use by local media, updating game notes, conducting interviews with players for the radio broadcast

  • Hosted on-field interview segment with player live for fans in attendance

  • Graphic design elements include front page of team website, official team newsletter, plus graphics used on social media platforms including Facebook & Twitter.

  • Writing experience includes game recaps and press releases for use by fans and media alike. 

  • Assisted in creation of "Curve Chronicle" by updating team roster, statistics, biographies, promotions

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• ESPN Williamsport- Mansfield University Men's & Women's Basketball Play-by-Play, 2013-2014

  • Lead play-by-play broadcaster for Mansfield Mountaineers Men's and Women's basketball for ESPN Williamsport.

  • Conducted pregame interviews with players/coaches prior to all games for use on air and promoted broadcasts via Twitter & Facebook

  • Commuted four-hours round trip for every home game and more on select road games. 

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• Brooklyn Cyclones - Media Relations, Sales, and Community Relations Intern, 2012

  • Created daily game notes and stat packets for use by New York City media

  • Called fans who previously attended concert at ballpark in 2011 to renew a ticket purchase for 2012 concert

  • Handled mascots during tour around ballpark

  • Drove team to-and-from stadium

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• Rochester Red Wings-  TV Production Intern, 2011

  • Updated team headshots and other video board graphics using Photoshop

  • Edited and uploaded game highlights onto team FTP server

  • Created television graphics for live games on Title Motion Pro

  • Shot and edited post-game video interviews using Final Cut Pro

  • On-field camera operator on first and third base side

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• Citadel Broadcasting- Production & Promotions Intern, June 2010-August 2010

  • Voiced 60-second weekly community events promo.

  • Assisted in setup of remote broadcasts and promotional events

  • Produced radio spots and PSA's played over the airwaves.

  • Hired following internship to be producer for Binghamton Mets baseball

 

• WBSU Radio- Disc Jockey, Sales Director, August 2009 - May 2012

  • Live on-air for Top 40, Alternative, and Rock music station

  • Led the marketing effort of a non-commercial, student run radio station.

  • Contacted area businesses and developed relationships with face-to-face meetings. Created on-air and off-air advertising for clients.

  • Generated $10,000 of revenue for non-profit organization.

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•  WBSU Radio- College Play-by-Play, 2009-2012

  • Three-year broadcaster of Division III SUNY Brockport baseball

  • Conducted pre and post game interviews with players and/or coaches featured on the air.

  • Two-year broadcaster of SUNY Brockport basketball and softball.

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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• MiLB Software: Private Portal, Homebase, ProVenue, TicketReturn, Datacast Training

• Adobe Programs: Audition, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver

• Broadcasting: Behringer Mixer, Zoom H2 Voice Recorder

• Marketing: Score CRM, ACT Marketing Software, Cold calling, Follow ups, Gathering referrals

• Other: Newsboss

 

EDUCATION:

• SUNY College at Brockport, B.A. Communications, May 2012

 

REFERENCES (Contact Info Available on Request)

Mike Passanisi: Media Relations, New York Mets

Rob Egan: General Manager, Charlotte Knights

 

Adam Marco: Director of Broadcasting, Scranton-Wilkes Barre RailRiders

Tim Mueller: General Manager, West Virginia Power

Jeremy Taylor: Assistant General Manager, West Virginia Power

Kristin Call: Director of Marketing, Myrtle Beach Pelicans

 

Billy Harner: Dir. Media Relations, Brooklyn Cyclones 

Steve Cohen: General Manager, Brooklyn Cyclones

 

Roger Neel: Program Director, WNBF - Binghamton

Warren Kozireski: General Manager, WBSU Brockport

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