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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Macon, Georgia, United States

Spearheaded the development and production of engaging news segments, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.Collaborated closely with on-air talent, reporters, and production team members to conceptualize, plan, and execute innovative storytelling approaches.

Created the position of play-by-play commentator by upgrading the current broadcast system to include audio commentary.Increased viewership by an average of 30% through expert commentary along with compiling multiple design upgrades while coordinating the use of it all.

Macon, Georgia, United States

*This is a freelance role in which I am "on-call" to work at Mercer University on various ESPN+ broadcasts.*Commentated in a play-by-play role at Mercer University for live broadcasts watched by thousands on the premiere sports network.Displayed a prowess to call numerous sports, including women’s lacrosse, women's volleyball, women's soccer, softball, and baseball, while doing so with short notice.Selected to provide play-by-play commentary for the Big South's Women's Lacrosse Tournament.

Georgia, United States

*Assumed this role at the beginning of the season; managed over 10 broadcasters and four streams a day to the utmost success*Engineered the current streaming set-up of the Sunbelt league. Consulted on necessary technology and cultivated a guide on how to properly broadcast games.Operated as both technical support and producer. Provided operational knowledge on various issues as they arose to keep streams running smoothly.

Georgia, United States

*During my original three month internship with the Sunbelt League, I became the first broadcaster to transition from radio broadcasts to video broadcasts. I called nearly 30 games while also conducting video, scoreboard, and graphics. This improved game viewership by nearly 250% and audience satisfaction substantially. Due to these successes, I was brought back by the General Manager of the league to consult and build a system for all future broadcasters to have video and a scoreboard*Designed and coded a new scoreboard for the league that was open source and could be used by all broadcasters. The scorebug incorporated all the common components, but also innovated with hotkeys, team plaques, and more to optimize ease of use.Ordered the necessary equipment to stream SunBelt League games while balancing a tight budget. Taught the various broadcasters how to use said technology and stream to the SunBelt League's streaming service and many fans.

United States

*League-wide Broadcaster (calling four games a week around Georgia)*Conducted play-by-play and color commentary to a high level and established myself as the premier broadcaster of the Sunbelt League.Created graphics and managed the entirety of the stream (from PxP to video to the scoreboard). Initiated use of video on SunBelt streams, which were previously only radio, and spread it league wide.

Athens, Georgia, United States

*I conducted this role under Grady Sportsource. Sportsource is a subset of Grady Newsource focused on local sports reporting*Served as a produer, conducting the show and directing talent while weaving segments together to ensure audience enjoyment.Reported on local sports stories that had high entertainment value and analyzed matchups using analytics, industry knowledge, and personal experience. Crafted segments, ranging from feature packages to man on the street interviews, for each bi-weekly show.

Athens, Georgia, United States

*Grady Newsource is an on-air and digital publication by journalism students at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication*At Grady Newsource as a multimedia journalist, I created multiple packages/stories (upwards of 20). I also served as the sports, weather, and news anchor and produced two Newsource casts.

Athens, Georgia, United States

*Transitioned from a play-by-play broadcaster and producer role to consulting and directing. Transferred to this position to teach newly hired interns and ensure lacrosse broadcasts would succeed post my departure*Established protocols, graphics, production systems, and more for use during lacrosse broadcasts. Continued to stream games when needed, but concentrated efforts on off-site consulting for new broadcast members.Praised as one of the best broadcasts in the MCLA (the main club lacrosse leagueand the one UGA plays in) and persisted to improve during the transition.

Athens, Georgia, United States

Provided the play-by-play for the University of Georgia's Men's Club Lacrosse team. Also was the "Voice of UGA Men's Lax," as I gave interesting analysis and lively play-call on the broadcast, and served as the Public Announcer for the team.Produced every aspect, including the ads, scoreboard, camera system, and more, of the lacrosse broadcasts. The broadcasts were conducted solely by me but had viewership numbers in the thousands and a high approval rating.

Athens, Georgia, United States

Commentated (color-commentator) over 40 games for the University of Georgia's Men's Club Hockey team. Built rapport with the play-by-play broadcaster and was originally selected from a pool of candidates to continue in the position.Established the producer role within the organization and produced all the live streams. Assumed control of all previous tasks relating to the technical side of the stream from scoreboard operation to audio/video. Built on the role by establishing a replay system, penalty clock, ads, and more to the extent that home and away fans complimented the broadcast team for having the most professional stream in all of AAU college hockey.

Georgia, United States

Served as a broadcaster for the Georgia High School Association’s football playoffs; called games of teams ranked as high as 5th in the nation.Produced multiple streams for the NFHS Network operating the scoreboard, ad breaks, and more.*Also did work with WACO 100 (radio station in Sandersville, GA) for multiple events, including radio for football and basketball. This was not under NFHS but was for high school level games.*

Athens, Georgia, United States

Worked under the Georgia Association of BroadcastersWSAV-TV (TV station based in Savannah, Georgia)WGTJ (Radio station based in Gainesville, Georgia)Counseled two stations in how to become more proficient in the online atmosphere. My role involved making a website, studying trends, and ushering in successful social media tatics, among other tasks.

Suwanee, Georgia, United States

Participated in a course to become a Certified Technology Specialist while assisting in the teaching of said course. Following the course, tested in the top margin for individuals new to the industry.Supported a renowned leader in the field of audiovisual (AV) and information technology (IT).

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: ~ First Honor Graduate - 4.0 in HS/UGA Summa Cum Laude Eight Semester Presidential/Zell Miller Scholar Todd M..

Sports Media Certificate, 4.0 Gpa

The Carmical Sports Media Institute is within the University of Georgia and is one of the premier programs teaching skills applicable.

High School Diploma, 4.16 Gpa

Activities and Societies: ~ Honor Grad - Straight A's K-12 Chess Club - Co-Founder/VP Rho Kappa (Social Studies National Honor Society).