SPORTS REPORTER | VIDEO JOURNALIST

Has an intuitive knowledge and passion for covering sports. Confident, experienced and energetic worker who is determined to create and deliver the best stories that keep audiences engaged and entertained.  Out-going, positive and very well organized leader with terrific interpersonal communication skills. Veteran of harsh deadlines and high-pressure environments with ability to handle multiple projects at one time. Fast, flawless and creative video editor with 11 years of experience. 

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Career Summary

FIBA

International Basketball Federation  

Play-by-Play Commentator                                                                            June 2021- Current

• 2021 Women's AmeriCup, Puerto Rico

• 2021 Women's AsiaCup, Amman, Jordan

• 2022 Women's World Cup Qualifier, Washington, DC

• 2022 Women's World Cup, Sydney, Australia

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Spectrum News 13, Orlando, FL 

Twenty-four hour local cable news station. Produce/Host 30 minute sports show nightly Spectrum Sports 360. 

Video Journalist/Reporter/Anchor/Play-by-Play                                               2012-Nov. 2019

• Generate daily video news stories relating to high school, collegiate and pro sports

• Responsible for shooting, editing, writing scripts and preparing all on-air reads

• Shoot and voice sports highlights (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, ect.)

• Sideline report during live Game of the Week Broadcasts

• Daily experience with CMS, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and all Microsoft Office software

• Works closely with News 13 to provide live and on-scene coverage

• Anchor nightly Spectrum Sports 360 show

• Play-by-Play Announcer for volleyball, basketball and softball broadcasts

 

Bright House Sports Network, Orlando, FL                                                                                                   

Marketing Coordinator/Associate Producer/ Production Assistant                       2010 – 2012

• Manage all social media channels for Orlando Market                                                                    

• Promote up-to-date sports news and broadcast

• Staff and manage promotional teams of up to 15 for weekly events

• Coordinate and execute promotional events at local high schools and major sporting                                                                       events including site survey, site set up, day-of coordination and wrap-up

• Build community partnerships with local athletic directors and administrators

• Help with team set-up and break-down of live broadcast shoots – including cameras,                                                                        cables, lights, and audio booth

 

Sun Sports/Fox Sports Florida, Orlando, FL

 Production Assistant/Stage Manager                                                                       2009 – 2011

• Record, edit, and burn game footage for broadcast (Magic, Lightning, Rays)

• Set-up pre, post, and live game media equipment including lights, camera, and microphones

• Assist during live game coverage

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Education

University of Central Florida

Nicholson School of Communication  Orlando, FL

Degree: Radio/Television Broadcast Journalism B.S.                               May 2007 – Dec 2010

 

Professional Affiliations/Notable Productions

ESPN 3 College Broadcasts                                                                                                      2022

Play-by-play for AAC Women's Basketball

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NBA All-Star                                                                                                      (2013) Houston, TX

Digital Journalist/Producer                                                                               (2012) Orlando, FL

                                                                                                                       (2011) Los Angeles, CA

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NBA Playoffs: Turner Sports (TNT)                                                                  Orlando/Miami, FL

Production Assistant                                                                                                  2008-Current 

                           

MLB ALCS Playoffs: Turner Sports (TBS)                                                          St. Petersburg, FL

Production Assistant 2011

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2011 NHL Regular Season: Versus Network                                                                   Tampa, FL

Production Assistant                                                                                                                  2011

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2010 MLB Winter Conferences: MLB Network                                                        Kissimmee, FL

Production Assistant                                                                                                 February 2010

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Radio Television Digital News Association Orlando, FL

Treasurer at the University of Central Florida                                                            2009-2010