• Primary contact for media & broadcast inquiries and club information• Leads match-day press box operations at CenturyLink Field, managing credentialing process, print/online media, on-field photographers, regional & national broadcasts, as well as part-time game day staff of for 20+ games per year• One of two people responsible for official club messaging to external media• Utilizes open communication, empathy and an ability to stay calm in stressful situations to cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with local & national media; experienced in embargo and sensitive information situations• Effectively pitches stories in the constant and unpredictable sports news cycle, averaging 15+ media placements daily• Manages celebrity players' media commitments and handles high-profile individuals in public on day-to-day basis• Plans and schedules all club announcements, coordinating with team staff and all front office departments• Produces official written collaterals, including press releases, annual media guide, match-day programs, etc.• Assists in handling media crises and other high-pressure situations• Organizes, promotes and secures media involvement in press conferences & media events• Responsible for annual stadium credentialing for Sounders organization, stadium staff, and external media & guests, a corps of over 700 people• Began with organization as Communications Intern before being hired full-time as Communications Coordinator (April 2014).

• Took calls and gathered results and stats for all high schools in the greater Seattle area.• Worked in groups of 2-5 responsible for collecting all prep athletic results, rosters and schedules for 17 conferences across three counties. • Provided highlights to editors for written content.

• Assisted Sports Information staff in all matters.• Primary responsibilities included official game stats, program/website features and gameday media relations responsibilities.