My experience.
Director, Virtual Events
Convene // January 2021 - present
Initially hired as a Technical Director and then promoted to a managerial role in November 2021; responsibilities include supervision and management of broadcast control room operations to support roughly 300 live Virtual & Hybrid corporate events & meetings every year, including scheduling, training, and operational guidance of 20+ full-time employees.
Ensure teams operate efficiently and deliver programs that meet Convene’s broadcast quality standards
Develop an immersive hybrid event experience for both physical & virtual audiences by integrating various AV hardware and software, including video switchers, IP encoders, digital routing equipment, theatrical lighting, etc.
Collaborate with Engineering & Development departments to maintain and upgrade control room hardware and software to encourage continuous improvement of product offerings
Assistant Athletic Director for Digital & Broadcast Media
Rider University // August 2017 - January 2021
Produced, directed & managed over 200 live sporting event broadcasts to ESPN and GoBroncs.com with Ross Video switcher & graphics, AVID live replay, Dante audio, and 6+ ENG/POV cameras, including 120+ collegiate basketball games.
Maintained production and AV equipment and workflows, including Ross & Newtek video switchers, analog & Dante audio networks, Haivision & AJA IP encoders, telecom hardware & software, ENG/POV video cameras, and broadcast software
Produced hundreds of engaging short-form, long-form, documentary, and social media videos
Supervised and mentored a 40+ member team of students and freelancers across content & live production
Developed live production and content creation student internship program.
Purchased and maintained $600,000 fully-equipped mobile production unit and permanently installed production equipment at various sports venues on campus
Cultivated professional relationships with content producers and directors at ESPN
Director, Creative Services & Game Presentation
Trenton Thunder // March 2013 - July 2017
Produced/directed pre-game and in-game events and promotions, including brainstorming, planning, implementing, and writing detailed scripts to create an immersive and cohesive fan entertainment experience for 400+ MiLB games and events.
Managed all departmental expenses, budgets, and staffing for Production and Promotions departments
Heavily involved in all aspects of marketing campaigns
Maintained healthy relationships with current sponsorship clients, cultivated new sponsorship leads, and executed over $1 million in sponsorship inventory
Produced pre-game and in-game events and promotions via game day scripts
Operated video board controller equipment and/or PA audio mixer during Thunder games
Directed live-streamed online broadcasts of Thunder games via MiLB.TV
Maintained and upgraded all existing production room equipment and purchased new equipment as needed
Provided day-to-day maintenance of workplace IT equipment and systems
Administered backend of official website, including HTML coding and web hosting
Production Runner
ESPN Monday Night Countdown // November 2016
Aided in faxing all run-of-show equipment and audio-visual systems in preparation for broadcast
Helped facilitate unpacking, assembly, breakdown, and re-packing of ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown set
Assisted ESPN cinematographer in capturing b-roll for broadcast by coordinating shooting locations, composing shots, and maintaining equipment
BroncVision Supervisor
Rider University Athletics // November 2010 - February 2017
Supervise student-employees responsible for live Internet broadcasts of Rider Broncs’ sporting events
Successfully fill roles as producer, technical director, camera operator, and replay operator
Responsible for all equipment and information included in telecasts
Create and implement computer graphics involved in Internet telecasts
Media Relations Intern
Camden Riversharks // May 2011 - September 2011
Operate in-game media equipment, including soundboard, video board, and live cameras
Help create a fun and interactive baseball environment using both well-timed audio and video
Help create and edit videos to promote the Riversharks’ organization
Earned "Employee of the Month Award" for the month of June 2011