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Brian Manley

C: 570-991-7027

E: bmanley349@gmail.com

Work​
Experience​

Drexel University

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications - Creative Services

Sep. 2022 – Present​​

  • Responsible for enhancing Drexel’s Athletics digital media presence which significantly raised engagement across all social media platforms.

  • Produced and created compelling videos, graphics and promotional materials from ideation to completion.

  • Managed a comprehensive creative media plan with the athletic communications staff based on upcoming team and department events.

  • Worked closely with Dragons Sports Properties to ensure deliverables to sponsors are being completed and game promotions are being executed.

  • Supervised a team of five or more co-ops and volunteers.

  • Coordinated with coaches to highlight Drexel’s student-athlete experience.

  • Collaborated with Drexel Athletics marketing department to ensure cohesive and innovative departmental branding.

Cabrini University

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Sep. 2021 – Present​​

  • Establish and maintain a cohesive brand identity that aligns with the University's values.

  • Support institutional branding efforts.

  • Highlight the achievements of the schools 19 intercollegiate varsity programs across various forms of media.

  • Primary communications contact for Cabrini's baseball and women's soccer programs. 

Delaware Valley University

Assistant Director of Sports Information

Jan. 2019 – Sep. 2021​​

  • Produced athletics promotional materials including televised advertisements, editorial content and graphics design for all sports publications, including media guides, game programs, rosters, flyers, posters, and other materials.

  • Wrote and distributed media releases, game notes, and feature stories to inform the general public and media about the university’s sport teams and student-athletes.

  • Coordinated live streaming for sports events and managed scoreboard graphics at home basketball and volleyball games.

  • Created game-day promotions for sports events.

  • Provided content for and maintained all portions of the athletics website.

  • Provided timely content for the university-wide athletics social media accounts.

  • Delaware Valley University's Extra Mile Award Winner - Feb. 2020

West Chester University

Sports Information / Graphics Design

Sep. 2017 – Nov. 2017

  • Overhauled the Sports Information graphics department with customized graphics and animations for the Golden Rams webpage and various social media outlets.

  • Amplified brand awareness with a strong social media presence.

  • Analyzed social media analytics in order to increase engagement.

  • Publicized game articles, programs, and other sports-related materials.

  • Quantified game statistics using Stat Crew statistical software.

Cabrini University

Events and Operations

Jan. 2017 – Apr. 2017

  • Formalized and implemented schedules for the use of Cabrini University’s athletic facilities.

  • Coordinated event staff personnel.

  • Oversaw event operations during home contests.

  • Recorded data for Cabrini University’s department of financial operations.

  • Developed transportation schedules for intercollegiate teams.

Binghamton Senators

Group Sales Representative

Aug. 2014 – Aug. 2015

  • Generated over $38,000 of group tickets during the 2014-2015 regular season.

  • Boosted season ticket revenue with over $178,000 for the 2015-2016 season.

  • Partnered with local business to provide in-game experiences.

  • Modified graphic designs for the Senators various social media platforms.

  • Assisted clients in any way possible prior to and during home events.

Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation

Game Operations

Jan. 2014 – May 2014

  • Developed various marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Restructured the foundations risk management plan.

  • Coached and advised youth hockey players.

  • Investigated and recruited players throughout the city of Philadelphia.

 

Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins

Game Operations

Dec. 2013 – Jan. 2014

  • Updated the Penguins official media guide.

  • Calculated hockey statistics.

  • Consulted with broadcasters, coaches, and off-ice officials.

  • Created content for the Penguins website and game-day programs.

  • Produced and edited videos to play during home events.

Education

Master’s Degree, West Chester University                       

Master of Public Administration (Sport Management)                              

Aug. 2015 – Dec. 2017

  • Graduate Certificate in Sport Management and Athletics

  • Graduate Certificate in Administration                                

                                   

Bachelor of Science, Kutztown University

Leisure and Sports Studies (Sport Management)

Aug. 2012 – May 2014

Skills
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SIDEARM Sports, Stat Crew Statistical Software, NCAA LiveStats, Presto Sports, and various CRM’s.

  • Exceptional organizational and leadership qualities.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

  • Eagle Scout, Troop 154 Kingston, PA.

References

Jim Britt

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (Retired) - Ed Snider Hockey

Adjunct Professor - Neumann University

Jim Zuhlke

Sports Information Director - West Chester University Department of Athletics

Eve Atkinson

Graduate Coordinator of M.P.A. in Sports and Athletics (Retired) - West Chester University

  • M: 610-442-9988

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