Shay Smith Email & Phone Number

Hartford, Ct, Us

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

- Initial loading and ongoing maintenance of the men’s and women’s college basketball program schedules across the ESPN linear and digital networks and platforms via ESPN’s internal scheduling software- Communication and facilitation of that scheduling information to other ESPN departments- Work with external rights holders and partners to supply needed information (e.g., scheduling confirmations, ratings reports, etc.)- Support team leadership on all strategic facets of ESPN’s college basketball business (e.g., schedule creation, support content, in-season priorities, content ideas, etc.)- Assist with similar duties as needed across other college sports categories- Provides strategic and analytical support to Programming Management regarding the on-air placement of current and future programming- Works as a member of the Programming Department at large to contribute to the overall scheduling strategy for the company across all platforms- Create presentations and assist in prep work as assigned- Proactively contribute innovative ideas to continue to grow our business

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

- Maintains responsibility for day-to-day and long term program commercial formats for multiple linear networks. (ESPN Caribbean, ESPN2 Caribbean, ESPN Pacific Rim, ESPN2 Pacific Rim)- Collaborate with various internal teams including domestic and international Programming, Remote and Studio Production, Sales, Marketing, Ad Operations, Affiliate and other critical departments.- Acquire and manage commercial format information for development and implementation within NCS and Content Scheduler systems- Engaged in leading the evolution of ESPN’s diversity and inclusion initiatives via active participation in the Y.B.I. employee D&I group, working directly with Jimmy Pitaro, executive leaders, and HR- Create commercial formats with precise sales, promotional, and contractual data- Participates in assessing the efficiencies and maximization of commercial formats for sports and events, with suggestions on format changes to support the growth of the business- Works as a member of the Programming Department at large to contribute to the overall networks strategy for the company- Provide network coordination and prepare the daily Day-of-Air Report.- Proactively contribute innovative ideas to continue to grow the business.- Complete specific projects as assigned by management.

Fundraising and Stewardship Committee Chair

Hartford, Connecticut

- Collaborated daily with the Area President, Directors/Vice Presidents of Sales, and National/Local Account Executives, Buyers, and Clients to create and execute multi-platform advertising campaigns based off client/buyer specifications- Worked in conjunction with Account Executives to brainstorm, research, and communicate client goals to develop a strategic approach and maximize revenue for successful campaign delivery- Liaison between 850+ iHeartRadio stations and advertising agencies for seamless campaign execution for top entertainment studios and Fortune 500 clients (i.e. Walt Disney Motion Pictures, NBC, T-Mobile, PepsiCo)- Ensured a seamless campaign performance for iHeartMedia’s multi-platform assets such as radio, streaming, digital, and activation- Provided key support to the sales team by assisting with product pricing, sales development, sales material creation, marketing communications, sponsorship proposals & recaps- Served as representative of iHeartMedia brand by coordinating, organizing, and attending national related remotes, appearances, and contests - Entered copy, traffic, and revisions daily in a timely fashion meeting all necessary deadlines- Responded to client and national AE requests for materials such as spot times, invoices, spots for approval, endorser/market information- Provided administrative and/or process support for contract administration, customer service, and order history by reviewing orders to ensure accuracy processing 100+ orders a week

Hartford, Connecticut

• Rotated through various radio functions e.g., sales, programming, events, promotions, etc.• Conducted research & analysis• Prepared & delivered reports as required• Learned job processes/requirements in assigned functions• Served as an apprentice in assigned function• Collaborated with fellow interns on projects• Assisted in developing and broadening interest in iHeartMedia

Greater New York City Area

• Actively pitched to media outlets, securing strategic press coverage in top national, regional and online media outlets such as Vogue Magazine• Created content for clients to post on social media websites using Canva software• Created and distributed press kit presentations highlighting client marketing materials• Coordinated media/press attendance and gift lounge for the 2018 Grammy Awards; Provided event support for 4 days including talent accommodations, vendor management, distribution of 6,000+ gifts, and follow-up communications

Storrs,Ct

- Served as Producer I at home games using DV Sports software for fans, the Hockey East Conference, scouts, and coaches- Collaborated with Head and Assistant coaches to develop ways to increase game attendance and fan engagement using marketing and analytic skills- Created highlight reels of the team and players using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro

Chemistry Department

- Served as lead social media photographer responsible for posting on Department’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) as well as the Department’s website occasionally using the Hootsuite program- Monitored and tracked analytics of each account such as monthly follower engagement, profile views, mentions, and average follower increase using Microsoft Excel to enable business growth- Developed and implemented innovative social media scavenger hunt that successfully increased followers and engagement

Storrs, Ct

- Answer the phone and assist anyone who comes in needing information- Sort and place mail into mailboxes of faculty, staff, professors, and graduate students- File copy, and alphabatize all necessary paperwork- Create documents such as a Department-wide Phonebook- Complete special assignments assigned by faculty, staff, and professors- Prepare refreshments for Department seminar

Storrs, Connecticut

- Check in/Check out over 1,000 5th - 9th graders during the span of a weekend- Ensure the safety of each camper during each session - Checking attendance in each room to make sure every child is accounted for at bed-time - Supervising children during meals at the dining halls - Supervising work-outs and scrimmages- Setting-up stations throughout campus for work-outs/scrimmages- Answering all parents questions- Working the concession stands - Taking money/keeping food and merchandise in stock - Taking inventory of food/merchandise at the end of each night- Traveling whenever running low on merchandise to get more

Fitness Center

My duties included:- Check-in members and maintain attendance log- Monitors member/guest entrance to the facility- Provide excellent customer service to all patrons- Enforce membership policies and procedures- Monitor exercisers and ensure safety of patrons and equipment- Ensure the environment is safe for participants by circulating and proactively monitoring for safety concerns.- Answer the phone and assist anyone who comes in needing information- Report to the Director of Student Activities & Recreational services and assist with special projects as needed- Re-rack weights and maintain cleanliness of equipment and Fitness Center

Communication, General

Activities and Societies: UConn Men's Basketball Team UConn Women's Ice Hockey Team

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Communication, General, 3.5

Activities and Societies: MCC Fitness Center, Student Government Association (SGA) TreasurerCommunity Outreach Award, 2014. Treasurer.

High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Girl's Basketball Team - Junior Varsity and Varsity Team Manager Men's Basketball Team - Varsity Team Manager.