WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphics Operator
Sports Broadcast - 2017 - present
Live events graphic operator using Chyron, VizRT, and Ross XPression. Clients include CBS Sports, FOX Sports, ESPN, The American Digital Network, and AT&T SportsNet.
Associate Producer - Broadcast Production
ESPN Wide World of Sports - Orlando, FL - January 2017 - January 2018
Produce videos for use around the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and the exclusive channel at all Walt Disney World resorts
Take on multiple roles for live and ENG productions including field producer, graphics producer and operator, editor, and statistician
Member of the broadcast team for events and shows held at the EPSN Wide World of Sports including the NFL Pro Bowl, Gruden QB Camp, Special Olympics, LaLiga, & AAU tournaments
Production Assistant
Fairfield University - Fairfield, CT - April 2016 to Present
Main position as Graphics Operator using Ross XPression; perform as-needed positions for Stags TV productions including graphics operations and design, camera operation, and audio tech
Assist in setup and break down of all equipment for broadcasts; setup of cameras, testing audio, and running cables
Graphics Producer/Control Room Operations
SportsBuzz - Fairfield, CT - September 2015 to Present
Designed entire on-air graphics package for weekly 30-minute show broadcast, including over-the-shoulders, lower thirds, and full-screen images. Create custom and relevant graphics every week based on reported sports stories.
Assist the broadcast on a rotating-position basis. Positions held include Producer, Director, Chyron operator, on-air talent, and audio technician.
Replay Operator/Broadcast Designer
NEC Front Row - Fairfield, CT - February 2016 to March 2016
Operated NewTek 3Play 425; Created melts and packages for playback and recalled replays for Sacred Heart University basketball games
Designed graphics for broadcast including lower thirds, full-screen images, and line-up cards
Social Media Marketing Intern
NBC Sports - Stamford, CT - September 2015 to December 2015
Created graphics for NBC Sports social media platforms and properties including Sunday Night Football, NHL, NASCAR, Premier League, and Olympics. Designed templates for daily graphic updates and events plus breaking news.
Assisted in the development of social media strategy and planning daily content for NBC Sports' social media communities.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Words and Pictures Creative Service, Inc. - Park Ridge, NJ - November 2013 to August 2015
Designed, developed, and edited projects ranging from web banners, brochures, case studies, eblasts, convention collateral and mailing pieces for various clients including Sony, BMW, and SANS Inc.
Seasonal Graphic Designer
The Madison Square Garden Company - New York, NY - September 2014 to June 2015
Created all graphics pertaining to MSG Interactive including web and mobile banners and creative for original content featured on MSG.com.
Designed creative elements to support all MSG Network teams - Knicks, Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Liberty.
Graphic Designer
Centerplate - Stamford, CT - June 2012 to January 2013
Led all design for the Marketing department; major responsibility was the design and layout of full-length proposals, at least 1 per week, and had a high success rate of new/renewed business.
Answered design requests from all North America Centerplate venues as needed.
Designer/Content Producer
The Experts Network - TXN - Rutherford, NJ - April 2011 to May 2012
Saw TXNSports.com through from concept to launch. Designed initial promotional collateral - company overview, sales presentations, web elements - and worked to secure Men's Wearhouse as title sponsor.
Maintained all aspects of TXN online presence; produced video content, wrote feature articles, collaborated with developers on UI and functionality of the website, interacted with fans via social media, and kept consistent branding of TXN across all mediums.
Marketing Intern
16W Marketing, LLC - Rutherford, NJ - November 2010 to April 2011
Handled all in-house creative requests and managed company website, 16wmktg.com.
Performed research on clients and created presentations for new and continued business.
Graphic Designer
WallMonkeys.com - Union, NJ - June 2009 to January 2010
Designed new items for sale on WallMonkeys.com; included customizable growth charts, signs, and posters that became top sellers. Made print-ready files for in-house large format printers.
EDUCATION
Master's in Sports Communication and Media
Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT
2016
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT
2010
SKILLS
Lyric Pro, ChyronHego, Viz Trio, Ross XPression, Ross Carbonite, NewTek 3Play, K2 Dyno Replay, Avid, Edius, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
Sports Broadcast - 2017 - present
Live events graphic operator using Chyron, VizRT, and Ross XPression. Clients include CBS Sports, FOX Sports, ESPN, The American Digital Network, and AT&T SportsNet.
Associate Producer - Broadcast Production
ESPN Wide World of Sports - Orlando, FL - January 2017 - January 2018
Produce videos for use around the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and the exclusive channel at all Walt Disney World resorts
Take on multiple roles for live and ENG productions including field producer, graphics producer and operator, editor, and statistician
Member of the broadcast team for events and shows held at the EPSN Wide World of Sports including the NFL Pro Bowl, Gruden QB Camp, Special Olympics, LaLiga, & AAU tournaments
Production Assistant
Fairfield University - Fairfield, CT - April 2016 to Present
Main position as Graphics Operator using Ross XPression; perform as-needed positions for Stags TV productions including graphics operations and design, camera operation, and audio tech
Assist in setup and break down of all equipment for broadcasts; setup of cameras, testing audio, and running cables
Graphics Producer/Control Room Operations
SportsBuzz - Fairfield, CT - September 2015 to Present
Designed entire on-air graphics package for weekly 30-minute show broadcast, including over-the-shoulders, lower thirds, and full-screen images. Create custom and relevant graphics every week based on reported sports stories.
Assist the broadcast on a rotating-position basis. Positions held include Producer, Director, Chyron operator, on-air talent, and audio technician.
Replay Operator/Broadcast Designer
NEC Front Row - Fairfield, CT - February 2016 to March 2016
Operated NewTek 3Play 425; Created melts and packages for playback and recalled replays for Sacred Heart University basketball games
Designed graphics for broadcast including lower thirds, full-screen images, and line-up cards
Social Media Marketing Intern
NBC Sports - Stamford, CT - September 2015 to December 2015
Created graphics for NBC Sports social media platforms and properties including Sunday Night Football, NHL, NASCAR, Premier League, and Olympics. Designed templates for daily graphic updates and events plus breaking news.
Assisted in the development of social media strategy and planning daily content for NBC Sports' social media communities.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Words and Pictures Creative Service, Inc. - Park Ridge, NJ - November 2013 to August 2015
Designed, developed, and edited projects ranging from web banners, brochures, case studies, eblasts, convention collateral and mailing pieces for various clients including Sony, BMW, and SANS Inc.
Seasonal Graphic Designer
The Madison Square Garden Company - New York, NY - September 2014 to June 2015
Created all graphics pertaining to MSG Interactive including web and mobile banners and creative for original content featured on MSG.com.
Designed creative elements to support all MSG Network teams - Knicks, Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Liberty.
Graphic Designer
Centerplate - Stamford, CT - June 2012 to January 2013
Led all design for the Marketing department; major responsibility was the design and layout of full-length proposals, at least 1 per week, and had a high success rate of new/renewed business.
Answered design requests from all North America Centerplate venues as needed.
Designer/Content Producer
The Experts Network - TXN - Rutherford, NJ - April 2011 to May 2012
Saw TXNSports.com through from concept to launch. Designed initial promotional collateral - company overview, sales presentations, web elements - and worked to secure Men's Wearhouse as title sponsor.
Maintained all aspects of TXN online presence; produced video content, wrote feature articles, collaborated with developers on UI and functionality of the website, interacted with fans via social media, and kept consistent branding of TXN across all mediums.
Marketing Intern
16W Marketing, LLC - Rutherford, NJ - November 2010 to April 2011
Handled all in-house creative requests and managed company website, 16wmktg.com.
Performed research on clients and created presentations for new and continued business.
Graphic Designer
WallMonkeys.com - Union, NJ - June 2009 to January 2010
Designed new items for sale on WallMonkeys.com; included customizable growth charts, signs, and posters that became top sellers. Made print-ready files for in-house large format printers.
EDUCATION
Master's in Sports Communication and Media
Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT
2016
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT
2010
SKILLS
Lyric Pro, ChyronHego, Viz Trio, Ross XPression, Ross Carbonite, NewTek 3Play, K2 Dyno Replay, Avid, Edius, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator