Available remotely and/or in the Bloomington/Indianapolis, Indiana area.
LinkedIn ProfileFootball Primary Contact:
-Promoted record-setting 2021 seasons of QB Bailey Zappe and WR Jerreth Sterns
-Zappe was named 2021 Earl Campbell Award (top offensive player from TX) winner
-Managed videographers and photographers to help create and plan social content
-Ranked top 3 in numerous social media metrics among C-USA programs in 2021
-Was only 1-of-2 C-USA programs (UTSA) to increase TW/IG/FB engagement rates
-Helped the program break single-game attendance record vs. Indiana (25,171 fans)
-Performed duties as spokesperson, mediary between program and media members
-Built trust and maintained relationships with head coach Tyson Helton and all staff
-Ran the show, managed press box and coordinated post-game media for all games
-Handled media availability for athletes at practice and post-game press conferences
-Nominated and promoted coaches and athletes for individual awards and accolades
-Promoted coaching hires, high school signees and player transfers during offseason
-Improved relationships with football alumni and increased attention for NFL players
-Worked with marketing, ticketing, foundation, sponsorship and facility departments
COVID-19 Adjustments & Successes:
-Re-evaluated athletic department messaging in media releases, social media posts
-Adjusted policies at football practice and games to reasonably accommodate media
-Brainstormed and implemented “Beyond the Hill” podcasts and “My Story” features
-Created fan interaction and excitement with the Big Red Mascot Bracket Challenge
-Implemented graphics package with design/motif featuring tie-ins with University
August 2016-to-July 2019
Baseball Primary Contact:
-Solely responsible for sport content, pre-game, post-game and news release stories
-Oversaw all interview opportunities for head coach John Pawlowski and athletes
-Ran the show, managed the press box and coordinated post-game media for all games
-Live-tweeted video and photo highlights during games, while operating Stat Crew
-Promoted Hilltopper Baseball’s 100th season in program history with a countdown
-Organized All-Century Team voting, promotion and on-campus event for alumni
-Promoted #105 overall MLB Draft pick OF Jake Sanford during the 2019 campaign
-Promoted OF Jacob Rhinesmith for National, Regional, C-USA honors in 2018
-Promoted C Hunter Wood as a 2017 Johnny Bench Award Semifinalist (1-of-15)
-Increased impressions/tweet by 54% in 2017, continued growth in 2018 and 2019
-Created small-scale hype video content on “Quik” App and Adobe Premiere Pro
Football Secondary Contact:
-Handled media availability for athletes at practice and post-game press conferences
-Recaps of fall camp, in-season and bowl practices; produce notes and bowl guides
-Live-tweet during games; fostered a relationship with Barstool at 2016 Boca Bowl
-Promoted on-campus Cage The Elephant concert prior to 2018 home opener
-Promoted hiring of Helton in Nov. 2018, including the introductory press conference