Work
Experience
Drexel University
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications - Creative Services
Sep. 2022 – Present
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Responsible for enhancing Drexel’s Athletics digital media presence which significantly raised engagement across all social media platforms.
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Produced and created compelling videos, graphics and promotional materials from ideation to completion.
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Managed a comprehensive creative media plan with the athletic communications staff based on upcoming team and department events.
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Worked closely with Dragons Sports Properties to ensure deliverables to sponsors are being completed and game promotions are being executed.
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Supervised a team of five or more co-ops and volunteers.
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Coordinated with coaches to highlight Drexel’s student-athlete experience.
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Collaborated with Drexel Athletics marketing department to ensure cohesive and innovative departmental branding.
Cabrini University
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
Sep. 2021 – Present
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Establish and maintain a cohesive brand identity that aligns with the University's values.
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Support institutional branding efforts.
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Highlight the achievements of the schools 19 intercollegiate varsity programs across various forms of media.
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Primary communications contact for Cabrini's baseball and women's soccer programs.
Delaware Valley University
Assistant Director of Sports Information
Jan. 2019 – Sep. 2021
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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.
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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.
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Coordinated live streaming for sports events and managed scoreboard graphics at home basketball and volleyball games.
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Created game-day promotions for sports events.
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Provided content for and maintained all portions of the athletics website.
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Provided timely content for the university-wide athletics social media accounts.
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Delaware Valley University's Extra Mile Award Winner - Feb. 2020
West Chester University
Sports Information / Graphics Design
Sep. 2017 – Nov. 2017
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Overhauled the Sports Information graphics department with customized graphics and animations for the Golden Rams webpage and various social media outlets.
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Amplified brand awareness with a strong social media presence.
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Analyzed social media analytics in order to increase engagement.
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Publicized game articles, programs, and other sports-related materials.
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Quantified game statistics using Stat Crew statistical software.
Cabrini University
Events and Operations
Jan. 2017 – Apr. 2017
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Formalized and implemented schedules for the use of Cabrini University’s athletic facilities.
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Coordinated event staff personnel.
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Oversaw event operations during home contests.
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Recorded data for Cabrini University’s department of financial operations.
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Developed transportation schedules for intercollegiate teams.
Binghamton Senators
Group Sales Representative
Aug. 2014 – Aug. 2015
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Generated over $38,000 of group tickets during the 2014-2015 regular season.
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Boosted season ticket revenue with over $178,000 for the 2015-2016 season.
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Partnered with local business to provide in-game experiences.
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Modified graphic designs for the Senators various social media platforms.
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Assisted clients in any way possible prior to and during home events.
Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
Game Operations
Jan. 2014 – May 2014
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Developed various marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite.
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Restructured the foundations risk management plan.
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Coached and advised youth hockey players.
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Investigated and recruited players throughout the city of Philadelphia.
Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins
Game Operations
Dec. 2013 – Jan. 2014
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Updated the Penguins official media guide.
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Calculated hockey statistics.
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Consulted with broadcasters, coaches, and off-ice officials.
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Created content for the Penguins website and game-day programs.
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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
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Graduate Certificate in Sport Management and Athletics
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Graduate Certificate in Administration
Bachelor of Science, Kutztown University
Leisure and Sports Studies (Sport Management)
Aug. 2012 – May 2014
Skills
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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.
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Exceptional organizational and leadership qualities.
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
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Eagle Scout, Troop 154 Kingston, PA.
References
Jim Britt
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (Retired) - Ed Snider Hockey
Adjunct Professor - Neumann University
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M: 267-980-2670 / E: brittj@neumann.edu
Jim Zuhlke
Sports Information Director - West Chester University Department of Athletics
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M: 610-436-3316 / E: jzuhlke@wcupa.edu
Eve Atkinson
Graduate Coordinator of M.P.A. in Sports and Athletics (Retired) - West Chester University
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M: 610-442-9988