Joseph Rapolla Jr. Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tn

Direct communications and marketing initiatives for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, one of the nation's largest Y systems, from a philanthropic perspective. Report to the Chief Development Officer and work in tandem with the Y's Marketing and Communications Department. Projects managed include annual reports, direct mail and email to donors and prospective donors, and video production and installation.

Nashville, Tn

As a freelance journalist, I focus on investigating stories, people, and places that I find unique and compelling. I have interviewed athletes, musicians, photographers, travelers, hitchhikers, chefs, and many other interesting characters. I love unearthing a story and giving a voice to anyone with a story worth telling. Placements include:Outside MagazineBleacher ReportLockeland SpringsteenFordham University PressWho Needs Reality, Inc.

Nashville, Tn

Responsible for copywriting, long-form editorial, creative direction, social media strategy and account management for a variety of clients in a myriad of sectors, including non-profit, sports, education, healthcare, and retail.

New York, Ny

As head of Bleacher Report's Community team, I worked directly with the quality control and operations teams to ensure that the content produced by Bleacher Report is of the highest level in terms of both content and quality. I also managed Bleacher Report's large and diverse community, finding innovative ways to make Bleacher Report a more social and active sports-media destination than it already was. I utilized SEO/SEM and a number of innovative strategies to enhance UX and create the best and most effective product.I also assisted in the production and maintenance of content on Bleacher Report's social media feeds, consistently some of the top performing social accounts in terms of daily interactions, with reaches in the multi-millions.

New York, Ny

Accepted this promotion in July of 2014 after a successful 22-month-tenure as Bleacher Report's Assistant Community Moderator. Duties include content moderation and editing, engaging our community and finding innovative ways to make Bleacher Report a more social and active sports-media destination than it already is. I assist in the production and maintenance of content on Bleacher Report's Facebook & Twitter, consistently two of the top performing social accounts in terms of daily interactions, with reaches in the multi-millions. As a Featured Columnist, I also maintain a writing presence on the site, covering the Denver Broncos and fantasy football during the NFL season.

New York, Ny

New York, Ny

I worked with the NFL research team at the Elias Sports Bureau in an effort to compile the most accurate NFL statistics and facts for each game throughout the 2012 NFL season. My role also includes assisting the Director of NFL Research in brainstorming which stats would be smart to use for our clients' productions, which include ESPN's Monday Night Football and NBC's Sunday Night Football, as well as ESPN's Sportscenter.

New York, Ny

Responsible for the smooth and successful production of 14 music panels involving over 70 panelists, including Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) and Bob Forrest. (Celebrity Rehab)

New York, Ny

I founded this sports website in August of 2011. We provided cutting edge fantasy analysis, entertaining webshows, and betting and handicapping advice. We focused heavily and were significantly tapped into many college markets. Without any outside funding, my business partner and I increased viewership threefold. The site folded in August of 2012, yet we were happy with it's run and impact, and of course the experience that it provided. Here is a link to an article from Fordham University's Gabelli Connect which covers the site's inception and subsequent growth: http://www.gabelliconnect.com/who-needs-r

New York, Ny

Responsible for the safe and comfortable transportation of students, faculty, and guests of Fordham University. Thousands of passengers use the Intercampus Transportation services every year. Have also been responsible for transporting visiting scholars, diplomats, and the FBI.Performed this job 30-40 hours per week whilst being a full-time student.