Casey Richards Email & Phone Number

Lemont, Il

Oversees and implements a strategic multimedia communications strategy for both the Association and Foundation.• Website Maintenance: Creates strategic content on the non-profit’s websites, CDGA.org and CDGAFoundation.org, that services more than 80,000 members and 4,000 donors• Email Content Management: Composes targeted and strategic email messages that relay initiatives of the Association, Foundation and other stakeholders• Media Relations/Event Coverage: Crafts real time digital and social media coverage of the Association’s tournament series, including writing, graphic design, photography and video elements• Magazine Production: Develops story ideas, writes feature articles and oversees proofing for Chicago District Golfer magazine• Social Media Strategy: Utilizes unique content to engage stakeholders through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, resulting in continuing audience and engagement increases• Video Production: Shoots and edits videos surrounding Association/Foundation events and the local golf landscape• Interpersonal Communication: Leads communications staff of three in an effective and productive manner

Lemont, Il

Lemont, Il

Lemont, Il

Normal, Il

Media relations contact and play-by-play broadcaster for Illinois State women's soccer and softball.• Coordinated media outreach and developed multimedia coverage for women’s soccer and softball teams• Wrote 200 press releases and 15 feature stories, designed four virtual guides, maintained statistical records• Contributed to coverage and media services at 10 football and 20 men’s and women’s basketball games• Updated GoRedbirds.com website and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media accounts daily• Broadcasted 40 women’s soccer matches and 100 softball games in a play-by-play capacity• Hosted 70 “Coach’s Show” podcasts and interviewed numerous coaches and student-athletes

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Created video and other message-oriented multimedia content while maintaining and designing elements of the Association's websites.• Designed, produced and managed visual and written multimedia content on NCAA.org• Shot, produced and edited 40 NCAA message-oriented feature videos, voicing over some• Grew NCAA Division III Facebook fans by 60% through promotion and engaging content• Collaborated with and engaged NCAA membership for digital elements

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Member of game day media relations staff for the Indianapolis Colts season and Super Bowl XLVI.• Interacted with media to coordinate distribution of stats and game notes at regular-season games and Super Bowl XLVI• Interviewed players and transcribed quotes

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Ran sports department of the completely student-oriented television station.• Anchored on, reported for, and produced 60 episodes of the weekly show “Hoosier Sports Nite”• Created rundowns, wrote scripts and edited stories, highlights, graphics and the final show• Determined the overall direction of IUSTV at weekly executive board meetings• Promoted and marketed 15 shows to the university with Facebook and Twitter• Communicated with and led “Hoosier Sports Nite” staff of 50 people

South Bend, Indiana Area

Fulfilled media relations tasks while contributing to broadcasts in both a play-by-play and color capacity.• Broadcasted 80 games for radio and web in both play by play and color analyst roles• Wrote 80 recaps, 10 feature articles and five press releases for the website and souvenir program• Provided press releases, stats and other elements for and interacted with media constituents• Shot, produced and edited 15 feature and promotional videos to air on the scoreboard and website• Managed the creation and placement of multimedia content for the team’s website• Utilized social networking (Facebook, Twitter, blogs) to promote the team and interact with fans

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Reported on intercollegiate sporting events for a nation-wide network.• Produced and edited 150 game recap and feature packages for the website

South Bend, Indiana Area

Assisted with the production of daily newscasts in both the sports and photojournalism departments. • Edited highlights and other various parts of a newscast• Wrote copy for the evening news and sports casts• Filmed events, such as baseball games, golf tournaments and press conferences• Assisted photographers and reporters with shooting and logging

Master Of Science (M.S.), Sport Management

Bachelors Of Science In Kinesiology, Sport Communication - Broadcast, Telecommunications, Business