Michael Vesci Email & Phone Number

Bristol, Ct, Us

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

-Enhancement of Student-Athlete Experience through Media Days, social media content, and home game broadcasts-Primary media contact for Post University's first time hosting an NCAA Tournament home game on campus (Men's Soccer 2023 - Round of 32) -Hired 5 play-by-play broadcasters, bringing commentary to all home games for the first time in school history as well as postgame interviews following wins/milestone moments-Led the first athletic website revamp in nearly seven years, launching it in February 2024 through SideArm-Began streaming of home games on YouTube, doubling subscriber count from 300 to over 700 subscribers in year one -Increased Post University Athletics social media account engagement/interactions by over 100% and impressions by over 1,000% in the first year on Instagram and YouTube -Led a team of one full-time assistant and two Graduate Assistants as well as any interns, volunteers, and student workers on game days or during office hours -Experience managing a five-figure budget and staying within its constraints to fully upgrade equipment which enhanced Media Days, home broadcasts, and content production within athletics -Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for graphics, Post University Athletics projects, and other social media/departmental materials-Led athletic website revamp for historical records, rosters, and schedules across all 18 varsity sports -Proficiency in all available Presto/NCAA LiveStats platforms and SideArm web client-Game day setup/breakdown abilities-Volunteer voter for the D2CSC Women's Basketball East Region Poll since the 2023-24 season-Volunteer voter for the NCBWA Baseball East Region Poll since the 2024 season

Norwich, Connecticut, United States

-Worked 28 scheduled home games during the 2024 season (2024 FCBL Champions)-Scored the outcome of every play during the game-Communicated with the home and away public relations personnel about plays in question-Communicated with the Futures Collegiate Baseball League as a neutral observer if necessary -Trained in Pointstreak Baseball

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

-Primary media contact for six Division III collegiate sports (WBB, SB, XC/T&F, MSOC, WTEN/MTEN)-Hiring/management of Beacon Broadcast Network play-by-play personalities -Webcast streaming preparation and execution of UMass Boston Athletic events-Maintenance/growth of UMass Boston Athletics social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)-Creation of social media and website content for UMass Boston Athletics-Utilization of Adobe Creative Suite for graphics, postgame highlights, and UMass Boston Athletics projects-Live game videography and photography experience-Led athletic website revamp for historical records, rosters, and schedules across all 16 varsity sports -Proficiency in all available StatCrew/Presto/NCAA LiveStats platforms and SideArm web client-Game day setup/breakdown abilities

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

-Daily fulfillment and shipping preparations for online orders -Restocking floor merchandise and conducting inventory checks -Ensure cleanliness and neatness of Retro Brand Team Store -Some experience with Shopify, RetailPro, and Endicia

Hartford, Connecticut Area

-Worked 185 scheduled home games between the 2017 and 2022 seasons (ALPB and FCBL)-Scored the outcome of every play during the game-Communicated with the home and away public relations personnel about plays in question-Communicated with the Atlantic League as a neutral observer if necessary -Trained in Pointstreak Baseball and MLB Stringer scoring systems

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Usher:-Assisted fans in finding their seats inside of the stadium-Ensured cleanliness of seats-Answered questions about the facilities/stadium eventsTicket Taking:-Ensured fans have their tickets scanned upon entrance to the stadium-Answered questions about the facilities/stadium events

Willimantic, Connecticut, United States

-Oversee ETV Sports Internship Program to ensure interns have the best possible growth experience -Supervision of some home athletic events and involved Sports Information student workers-Assist in the creation of content for the Eastern Athletics website -Assist in setup and cleanup on game days-Utilize NCAA stat systems (StatCrew/NCAA LiveStats) to accurately track events of Eastern Athletic events-Proficient in SideArm Sports web client -Postgame photo editing and game story writing-Graphic design (Some Adobe PhotoShop skills)-Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro/InDesign

Willimantic, Connecticut

Working alongside other student workers and Sports Information Director Bob Molta for various Eastern Connecticut State University intercollegiate sporting events in a variety of roles including:-Baseball/Softball Official Scorer-Track & Field Results Runner -Men's/Women's Lacrosse Spotter, Videographer, and Scoring/Penalty Statistic Tracking-Men's/Women's Soccer and Field Hockey StatCrew Scoring, Videographer, Spotting, and Scoring/Penalty Statistic Tracking-Men's/Women's Basketball Spotting, Videographer, and PA Announcer -Trained in StatCrew baseball, softball, soccer, and field hockey-Trained in NCAA LiveStats basketball, soccer, and volleyball

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Season-long program in which associates first engage in seven week-long rotations through various departments of the organization before being placed in one for the remainder of the season. The program was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020. Rotations included: Human Resources, Marketing/Promotions, Event Services, Box Office, Stadium Operations/Merchandise, Ticket Sales, Sponsorship Activation. Notable projects completed during the program included: -Assistance in planning/preparation for the 2020 Job Fair -Assistance in preparing a first draft COVID-19 action plan -Learning the basics of RetailPro, assisting in online orders/inventory, and completion of other Team Store tasks during the pandemic-Completion of Group Sales Superstar training

Hartford, Connecticut

Working with Director of Stadium Operations Ryan Mariotti and Stadium Operations Manager Andrew Girard in conjunction with the Non-Baseball Events Department to perform a variety of duties related to off-season work at Dunkin' Donuts Park including:-Performing room flips for events held in the Yard Goats Club-Assisting in the winterizing of Dunkin' Donuts Park-Assisting during events at the front desk, coat check, and in the Yard Goats Club-Ensuring cleanliness of Yard Goats Club and other areas of the stadium

Master Of Science - Ms, Sports Management, Graduated - 4.0 Gpa

Graduated in May 2022 with a Master of Science in Sports and Leisure Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sports And Leisure Management, Graduated - 4.0 Gpa

Graduated in December 2020 with a Bachelors of Science in Sports and Leisure Management with minors in Business Administration.