Sports Writer and Communications Specialist
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORTER
Ogden Newspapers September 2020 - April 2021
Composed content for the Review, Salem News, and Lisbon Morning Journal
Composed and Designed 3-6 sports pages daily on InDesign KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
KENT, OHIO
Bachelor of Sport Management,
2014-2019
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Chairman of Fundraising and
Philanthropy
Deans List, Spring 2018
Minor in Business Management
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A sports journalist and
communications specialist with a
passion for athletics and
storytelling.
Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
WordPress and Stat Crew
Web Design and maintenance
Sports Photography
Adobe Creative Suite
AP Style Formatting
Researching and investigating
storylines
The ability to work under
pressure and tight deadlines
Can problem solve and analyze
while staying composed under
pressure
Detail oriented
Excellent time management
Well organized
Local sports and news coverage
Communication and
interpersonal management
Project Management
Writing
Working in a collaborative
atmosphere
REFERENCES AND WORK SAMPLES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST SPORTS REPORTER/EDITOR
Omaha World-Herald August 2019 - June 2020
Promoted to editor after four months as sports reporter Covered 11 high schools and one college for four newspapers Composed and created print and online content
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORTER
Lorain Morning Journal July 2021 - January 2022
Composed game stories and coverage for 24 area high schools Composed and created "top of the crop" weekly
Updated statistics and researched stories daily
FREELANCER - BRAND COMMUNICATIONS
United States Golf Association January 2022 - April 2022 Assisted full time staff in any capacity needed
Posted content on the USGA portal and created content for the internal USGA portal
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA
Northern Ohio Golf Association June 2022 - July 2023 Coordinated and single-handedly ran the communications department of an organization with over 35,000 members
Created, hosted and produced "The General Area" podcast for NOGA Coordinated and organized all in-tournament coverage, including photos, interviews, videos, etc.
Editor in Chief of "The Northern Ohio Golfer" magazine SENIOR WRITER AND HEAD OF CONTENT
AmateurGolf.com July 2023 - June 2025
Covered Amateur Golf on a worldwide level
Was in charge of daily content on a site with 100,000 views a month Composed 30-40 articles weekly, as well as a weekly podcast
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