COREY AMENDE
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Summary
Highly organized Communications Specialist with 16 years in the communications field. Leader in content creation for
television, digital and print. Proven ability to successfully manage a team and complete multiple tasks under the pressure
of deadline. Consistent high-volume idea generator with ability to successfully execute ideas. Strong work ethic and
follow through with a positive outlook.
Areas of Expertise
Superb writer and editor, leader in deadline-driven Field producer, line producer, building and
environment, content management system, social maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
media campaigns
Accomplishments
Two-time Emmy award winner. Developed and executed multiple new franchise elements for Back9Network. Created,
produced and launched new shows for ESPN Perspectives. Devised and produced numerous cross-platform content
packages for ESPN. Increased advertising revenue through innovative content creation.
Experience
Writer 05/2013 to Current
Freelance Manchester, CT
Research and write news, sports and feature articles for weekly paper
Four-time winner of "Story of the Week" for ReminderNews
Segment Producer 08/2014 to 01/2015
Back9Network Hartford, CT
Line produce daily show
Created and produced opening for show
Drove editorial direction for overall show
Field produce features
Coordinate long-term planning for show content
Built and maintained relationships with professional athletes
Audio Digital Media Producer 01/2014 to 08/2014
ESPN Bristol, CT
Research, develop and produce new podcasts
Expanded marketing for ESPN Perspectives through collaboration with ABC
Execute overall strategy for launch of ESPN Perspectives
Book guests for shows
Segment Producer 08/2009 to 08/2013
ESPN Bristol, CT
Coordinate and produce segments for the weekend morning SportsCenters which were generally the highest
rated SportsCenters for the week
Produced Michael Jordan's Top 50 moments for SportsCenter
Also produced digital version that garnered 409,000 views on YouTube in 72 hours
Produced first original feature from Production Migration to run on Page 1 of ESPN.com
Integrated Facebook and Twitter into nightly SportsCenter segments. Produced and managed all video content for
Patriots' Day coverage, 10 year anniversary of 9/11 and 100th anniversary of Fenway Park
02/2005 to 08/2009
Commercial Operations Coordinator II
Bristol, CT
ESPN
overall decline in team errors
Facilitate training for new employees
Wrote first "Train the Trainer" manual for the department
Revised process for managing Outdoor Block programming
Created, wrote and produced training video for department
12/2000 to 02/2005
Production Assistant II Bristol, CT
ESPN
Wrote and produced show promos for SportsCenter and Outside the Lines
Wrote press releases for distribution in print and on ESPN.com for Outside the Lines
Won third place for best tease in 2003
Coordinated and produced graphic elements during live television
02/1999 to 08/2000
Sports Editor/Police Reporter Glastonbury, CT
Glastonbury Citizen
Created and designed new layout for sports section
Expanded coverage beyond GHS sports
Created weekly, "In the Spotlight," profile piece that sparked a sponsorship offer from a local bank
Education
Hamden, CT
Master of Science: Interactive Communications
Quinnipiac University
GPA: 3.92
Poughkeepsie, NY
Bachelor of Science: Advertising & Journalism
Marist College
Dean's list
Skills
Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Constant Contact, Facebook, Twitter, ENPS