Anthony Gilbert
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Experience
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SLAM
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Dec 2002 - Present
Multimedia journalist creating content and features for both print and new media, including: magazine, and social networks. Multimedia journalist creating content and features for both print and new media, including: magazine, and social networks.
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Apple
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Expert
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Jun 2017 - Present
Repair iOS devices in swift and efficient manor, everything from battery, camera, and speaker replacements, to cracked displays, are day-to-day requirements of the role.Troubleshoot, administer software updates, and replace iOS devices at the Genius Bar, while providing exemplary customer service in an expedited work flow. I also work as an operator, directing calls, and scheduling Genius Bar appointments for consumers. Work within the on boarding process to train/mentor new employees and prepare them for their respective positions.
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Content Developer
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Aug 2006 - Present
Web Content Manager for the official site of AndreIguodala mindofai9.com• Brand Manager for Mo’ne Davis orchestrated the ChevyThrow like a Girl national ad campaign by Spike Lee.• Copywriter Wieden+Kennedy for Nike Basketball andJordan Brand. Wrote the Jordan career timeline for theNaismith Basketball Hall of Fame.• Senior Writer, Sole Collector Magazine, secured athletesfor cover stories and wrote about their marketing deals.• Contributor, SLAM Magazine, writing pieces for PUNKS,and Dime Drop.
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Sports Columnist
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May 2016 - Sep 2022
Author of the weekly multimedia column Stick to the Script, showcasing the background and road to the NBA of the best and brightest from around the league. Author of the weekly multimedia column Stick to the Script, showcasing the background and road to the NBA of the best and brightest from around the league.
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NJ Advance Media
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sports Reporter
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
Philadelphia 76ers beat writer, covering the organization on a daily basis with news and notes. Philadelphia 76ers beat writer, covering the organization on a daily basis with news and notes.
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Philadelphia 76ers
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Integrated Marketing Coordinator
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
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Nike
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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EKIN
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Apr 2010 - Nov 2014
Liaison between the Nike Running category and the City of Philadelphia. Worked directly with the sales and marketing team to educate consumers at retail via market research analysis, focus groups, relationship building, and brand presentations. Served as an ambassador and host for corporate visitors and partners for brand events including: Penn Relays, Broad Street Run, Philadelphia Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and The Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco. Liaison between the Nike Running category and the City of Philadelphia. Worked directly with the sales and marketing team to educate consumers at retail via market research analysis, focus groups, relationship building, and brand presentations. Served as an ambassador and host for corporate visitors and partners for brand events including: Penn Relays, Broad Street Run, Philadelphia Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and The Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco.
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Apple
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Specialist
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Oct 2008 - Aug 2010
Greet and assist patrons, while providing exemplary customer service, product knowledge, and total solutions for consumer and business needs.Certified iPhone sales expert, and Cherry Hill Retail store mentor.Assist the back of house team to unload and prepare new merchandise for the sales floor. Greet and assist patrons, while providing exemplary customer service, product knowledge, and total solutions for consumer and business needs.Certified iPhone sales expert, and Cherry Hill Retail store mentor.Assist the back of house team to unload and prepare new merchandise for the sales floor.
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Philadelphia Eagles
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Player Development Assistant
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Oct 2003 - Feb 2006
Responsible for writing, editing, printing, and distributing the Philadelphia Eagles Alumni newsletter to all former players, and personnel. Also served as an assistant to Harold Carmichael, working to provide for the needs of the players off the field...from big and tall clothing, to housing, etc. Responsible for writing, editing, printing, and distributing the Philadelphia Eagles Alumni newsletter to all former players, and personnel. Also served as an assistant to Harold Carmichael, working to provide for the needs of the players off the field...from big and tall clothing, to housing, etc.
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National Basketball Association (NBA)
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Communications Associate
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Jul 2001 - Sep 2002
Supported senior management with public relations activities for NBA, WNBA, NBDL and other major sports leagues.Liaison between NBA, media contacts, and league members.Disseminated pertinent league information to all national and international media outlets during 2001, 2002 NBA and WNBA drafts, as well as 2002 NBA All-Star Weekend.Wrote press releases and media advisories on all NBA, WNBA, and Jr. NBA/WNBA happenings. Supported senior management with public relations activities for NBA, WNBA, NBDL and other major sports leagues.Liaison between NBA, media contacts, and league members.Disseminated pertinent league information to all national and international media outlets during 2001, 2002 NBA and WNBA drafts, as well as 2002 NBA All-Star Weekend.Wrote press releases and media advisories on all NBA, WNBA, and Jr. NBA/WNBA happenings.
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Education
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Temple University
BA, Broadcast Television and Mass Media