Michael Popavero Email & Phone Number

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

New York, Ny

-Led the development and management process for "Combine HQ", a first of it's kind platform which improved the pre-draft process for NBA teams from both the evaluation and logistical standpoints -Logistical lead for various aspects during marquee events such as All-Star, Draft Combine, and NBA Draft on behalf of NBA Basketball Operations, working directly with teams, representatives, and participants-Oversaw league governance and player-related issues such as injury monitoring, player days off, and team facility usage.-Assist with the management and implementation of the Basketball Operations Associate Program -Provide assistance with development of projects which coincide with league-wide initiatives -Coordinate with members of League Operations in the planning and execution of league-wide events such as NBA Draft, Draft Combine, and All-Star-Help oversee CBA player health matters

Secaucus, New Jersey

-NBA Replay Center-Identify any of the Instant Replay Situations that occur in real time -Communicate with Referees, Senior Replay Managers, and Broadcast Coordinators courtside when necessary to optimize the review process -Responsible for nightly reports that are sent to various departments on what occurred in the Replay Center each night -Responsible for data tracking on which reviews occurred and the timing of those reviews

Secaucus, New Jersey

-Logged raw video of live games, practices, interviews and other NBA events into small, accessible clips then categorized and labeled the footage to streamline retrieval and optimize existing assets- Transcribing interviews, speeches, and closed captioning for television shows- Production assistant at field shoots-Oversee the chief logging desk, reporting information for various departments such as Broadcast and Basketball Operations on a nightly basis-Producing in-house emails that communicate to company employees and others recaps of NBA games each night-Providing enhanced, edited video for league-wide governance rules and adjudication purposes

Poughkeepsie, Ny

-Write press releases for upcoming events-Design brochures and flyers -Record keeping -Organizing and filing -Data entry

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

-Dub games, highlights, and other videos to different formats.-Used Final Cut Pro to edit video clips for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits production department-Assisted in broadcast booth for All-American Prospects Game

Cortland, Ny

-Regular guest appearance on "Buckets and Dan's Sportsland"-Deliver accurate and current NBA analysis in addition to other professional and collegiate sports markets-Routinely field host and listener questions

Poughkeepsie, Ny

-Seasonal Position at the Marist College Basketball Camp-Managed youth basketball teams, taught drills to camp attendants, and worked with players, coaches, and campers to complete tasks and meet objectives