Gary Wise Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Selected to the newly created role with the mandate of constructing new engineer training programs and modernizing the work culture to persuade employees back to the office after an extended period away.
• Defined and instituted mission, vision, and expectations for the sportsbook and training teams.
• Produced, maintained, and disseminated a wide range of training, onboarding, and outreach materials.
• Interacted with property managers and external vendors to negotiate lease and… Show more Selected to the newly created role with the mandate of constructing new engineer training programs and modernizing the work.
• Interacted with property managers and external vendors to negotiate lease and revamp office layout.
• Conceived/rolled out various workplace events to build internal community and strengthen staff loyalty.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Provided written content for the DraftKings Casino website to advertise new product offerings, educate customers/employees on how to play various casino games and navigate the online portal.
• Advised the Marketing Manager on website content strategy and social media marketing tactics.
• Ensured compliance with style guides, legal requirements, and SEO standards.
• Conceived connective media, image specs and other multi-media content to maximize article reach.
• Interacted with… Show more Provided written content for the DraftKings Casino website to advertise new product offerings, educate customers/employees on how to play various casino games and navigate the online portal.
• Interacted with dept. leaders to gather information, understand needs and shape content development.Key Achievements:

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Recruited to write four weekly episodic scripts exceeding 20 pages in length for "WTF: An Almost Real Sports Show," which aired to over 20,000 global viewers per episode on the Crown channel, Amazon’s official Twitch.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions to outline themes and segments.
• Attended tech. meetings to assist development of tools used to enrich audience participation.
• Primed talent/special guests for interview segments and assisted with the cast… Show more Recruited to write four weekly episodic scripts exceeding 20 pages in length for "WTF: An Almost Real Sports Show," which aired.
• Primed talent/special guests for interview segments and assisted with the cast screening/interviewing.
• Tailored/customized scripts to attract target audiences and sustain viewer growth/retention.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Oversaw day-to-day communications and administration for leading patent firm that offers a wide range of patent and infringement law professional services to post-secondary institutions and seasoned inventors
• Composed and distributed marketing materials to clients to promote company services and drive yearly sales
• Reported directly to the Owner and provided subject matter expertise to inform strategic planning and direction
• Cultivated relationships with popular media outlets… Show more
• Cultivated relationships with popular media outlets and implemented the company’s public relations strategy
• Monitored and evaluated the firm’s media coverage to ensure key messaging reached desired audiences

Remote.

• Authored articles, columns, and content for renowned media platforms including ESPN.com, ESPN Magazine, World Poker Tour, Bluff Magazine, eGaming Review Magazine, the Washington Post, and 60 Minutes on CBS
• Wrote news and opinion pieces on a wide variety of topics including sports, pokers, games, film, and television
• Worked closely with editors to pitch ideas, develop storylines, review drafts, and complete the final submissions
• Observed major sporting events, scanned media… Show more
• Observed major sporting events, scanned media coverage, and interviewed key professionals and influencers Key Achievements:✔ Earned the reputation as a trusted and insightful poker insider for prominent international.

Bradford, Ontario

• Led the planning and execution of the campaign strategy for Iftikhar Ahmad during the Deputy Mayoral Election
• Directed a team of 12 volunteers in their daily activities and designed and launched the communications program
• Conceived and advanced the candidate’s messaging, social media, public appearances, and political positions
• Administered campaign budgets, planned community campaigns, and participated in regular meetings and events
• Composed engaging speeches, delivered… Show more
• Composed engaging speeches, delivered media coaching, and built lasting relationships with press members Show less

Willemstad, Curacao/remote

• Managed all aspects of the online presence for the sports betting site with over 100,000 active users in 100+ nations
• Led a 2-member social media team in the development and promotion of engaging content across all channels
• Supported the executive team with the company’s PR, community management, and media relations activities
• Developed and delivered training programs to educate team members on social media policies and best practices
• Deployed social media programs… Show more
• Deployed social media programs, analyzed social media metrics, and identified opportunities to optimize reachKey Achievements:✔ Established the website’s social media accounts and secured over 10,000 followers across.

• Co-founded the popular website that published content related to poker news, strategies, and personalities
• Supervised a team of 6 writers, edited their work, and ensured all website content adhered to brand standards
• Sourced and negotiated contracts with various external publishers to produce content for their platforms
• Administered the content calendar, devised business development strategies, and controlled all financesKey Achievements:✔ Achieved up to 10,000 site… Show more
• Administered the content calendar, devised business development strategies, and controlled all financesKey Achievements:✔ Achieved up to 10,000 site views per day and mentored several writers who graduated to renowned.

Post-Graduate Certificate In Public Relations & Corporate Communications, President’S Honour List

Ba, Film And Television