Experience

WCCB Charlotte's CW

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Services Producer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  As a Digital Content Producer, my main role is to provide compelling content for Bahakel Communications digital brands. This includes informative news stories for WCCB and six other stations across the US. I assist in the setup and punching of live sporting events. Along with creating content for WCCB, I host a podcast focused on the Carolina Panthers for Bahakel Sports along with helping with the production of other station podcasts. Outside of content creation, I am responsible for managing… Show more As a Digital Content Producer, my main role is to provide compelling content for Bahakel Communications digital brands. This includes informative news stories for WCCB and six other stations across the US. I assist in the setup and punching of live sporting events. Along with creating content for WCCB, I host a podcast focused on the Carolina Panthers for Bahakel Sports along with helping with the production of other station podcasts. Outside of content creation, I am responsible for managing the companies OTT apps and the upkeep of all 14 companies websites. Show less As a Digital Content Producer, my main role is to provide compelling content for Bahakel Communications digital brands. This includes informative news stories for WCCB and six other stations across the US. I assist in the setup and punching of live sporting events. Along with creating content for WCCB, I host a podcast focused on the Carolina Panthers for Bahakel Sports along with helping with the production of other station podcasts. Outside of content creation, I am responsible for managing… Show more As a Digital Content Producer, my main role is to provide compelling content for Bahakel Communications digital brands. This includes informative news stories for WCCB and six other stations across the US. I assist in the setup and punching of live sporting events. Along with creating content for WCCB, I host a podcast focused on the Carolina Panthers for Bahakel Sports along with helping with the production of other station podcasts. Outside of content creation, I am responsible for managing the companies OTT apps and the upkeep of all 14 companies websites. Show less



YouTube

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sports Podcaster

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  I am one of the co-hosts of the Instant Classic Wrestling Podcast. We discuss wrestling and other sports on the show. To produce the show, we use XSplit Broadcaster to allow us to run an efficient live show. We also have interviewed wrestlers like former TNA Impact Wrestler, Jay Bradley and the Exerguys from the independent scene. I am one of the co-hosts of the Instant Classic Wrestling Podcast. We discuss wrestling and other sports on the show. To produce the show, we use XSplit Broadcaster to allow us to run an efficient live show. We also have interviewed wrestlers like former TNA Impact Wrestler, Jay Bradley and the Exerguys from the independent scene.



Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Communication Director

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  I serve as the Managing Editor and Head Writer of the award winning, Star & Lamp Magazine. My goal has been to showcase Pi Kappa Phi's commitment to inclusivity and I have done so through several video projects and featuring a Paralympic Gold Medalist on the cover. Responsible for creating compelling written content that appeals to Fraternity members and alumni. Collaborated with the Design Manager to incorporate intricate design ideas that represented the voice and tonality of the audience… Show more I serve as the Managing Editor and Head Writer of the award winning, Star & Lamp Magazine. My goal has been to showcase Pi Kappa Phi's commitment to inclusivity and I have done so through several video projects and featuring a Paralympic Gold Medalist on the cover. Responsible for creating compelling written content that appeals to Fraternity members and alumni. Collaborated with the Design Manager to incorporate intricate design ideas that represented the voice and tonality of the audience. Showcased interpersonal leadership while working with other staff members on trying to meet time sensitive deadlines. Responsible for creating professional certificates for alumni communications using adobe creative cloud. Show less I serve as the Managing Editor and Head Writer of the award winning, Star & Lamp Magazine. My goal has been to showcase Pi Kappa Phi's commitment to inclusivity and I have done so through several video projects and featuring a Paralympic Gold Medalist on the cover. Responsible for creating compelling written content that appeals to Fraternity members and alumni. Collaborated with the Design Manager to incorporate intricate design ideas that represented the voice and tonality of the audience… Show more I serve as the Managing Editor and Head Writer of the award winning, Star & Lamp Magazine. My goal has been to showcase Pi Kappa Phi's commitment to inclusivity and I have done so through several video projects and featuring a Paralympic Gold Medalist on the cover. Responsible for creating compelling written content that appeals to Fraternity members and alumni. Collaborated with the Design Manager to incorporate intricate design ideas that represented the voice and tonality of the audience. Showcased interpersonal leadership while working with other staff members on trying to meet time sensitive deadlines. Responsible for creating professional certificates for alumni communications using adobe creative cloud. Show less



BTW 21

• Executive Producer

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2021

  As the producer at BTW 21, I am responsible for making sure programs make it on air including scheduling and transferring. I also have used both digital and analog switcher boards to switch from camera to camera. It is the producers' goal to make the program engaging and be able to troubleshoot if any problems were to occur. I perform many tasks that Master Control Operators do as well. I will also list some of my duties below for easier reference: • 24/7 leadership and monitoring of all… Show more As the producer at BTW 21, I am responsible for making sure programs make it on air including scheduling and transferring. I also have used both digital and analog switcher boards to switch from camera to camera. It is the producers' goal to make the program engaging and be able to troubleshoot if any problems were to occur. I perform many tasks that Master Control Operators do as well. I will also list some of my duties below for easier reference: • 24/7 leadership and monitoring of all program scheduling and in studio production including filming, setting up cameras, switching between multiple cameras, adjust lighting, focus, and white balance. • Constant communication with customers about show direction and proper quality enhancements. • Ensuring audio quality such as volume and clarity of microphone output. • Verifying correct scheduling of commercials and presentation of graphics. • Multitasking and managing time to prepare segments for the daily newscast. • Excellent sense of disaster relief through various troubleshooting techniques.

• Sports Director

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

  Being promoted to Sports Director allowed me to continue to focus on my duties as a Sports Reporter but also oversee what was presented in the sports world. During this time, I lead a sports production to team create the best and only live sports viewing experience in the area. I introduced a new multi-camera live streaming system that completely changed the way we do live programming. Currently, I am also the Producer so I must balance in house production and in field filming. I also now edit… Show more Being promoted to Sports Director allowed me to continue to focus on my duties as a Sports Reporter but also oversee what was presented in the sports world. During this time, I lead a sports production to team create the best and only live sports viewing experience in the area. I introduced a new multi-camera live streaming system that completely changed the way we do live programming. Currently, I am also the Producer so I must balance in house production and in field filming. I also now edit and post weekly sports packages. I will list some of my duties below for easier reference: • Leading a sports production team to provide the highest quality local sports coverage with live full games. • Increased viewership by introducing multi-camera live streaming system, completely changing the company’s on location live broadcasting. • Serve as play-by-play and color commentator during weekly live sports. • Filming, editing, and producing sports packages for daily newscast. • Anchor/Host a weekly sports program with various guests. • Prominent voice in production meetings regarding all sports programming.

• Sports Reporter/Play by Play Commentator/ Color Commentator

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

  During my second stint at BTW 21, I took an added emphasis on sports. Some of the most fast paced events were those that I was able to cover. I provided coverage for events that the Sports Director could not. Some of my duties included: recording b-roll from the sidelines, video editing to create a story out of my footage, commentary (football, basketball, professional wrestling), interviewing student athletes, and serving as an on-air talent for the live weekly sports show. I provided… Show more During my second stint at BTW 21, I took an added emphasis on sports. Some of the most fast paced events were those that I was able to cover. I provided coverage for events that the Sports Director could not. Some of my duties included: recording b-roll from the sidelines, video editing to create a story out of my footage, commentary (football, basketball, professional wrestling), interviewing student athletes, and serving as an on-air talent for the live weekly sports show. I provided professional quality recording and interviewing at events like local high school sports, wrestling, and NASCAR.

• News Director

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  As the News Director, my priority is to make sure that the news is ready to go by 5 o'clock. I focus on all aspects of the production of the news including producing from the control room, editing a package, and shooting a package. It has allowed me to be aware of everything going on within the community including car accidents that have occurred or events that occurred throughout the city and the county.



FanSided

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 400 - 500 Employee

• WWE Staff Writer

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

  Fansided's Daily DDT is a professional wrestling website where contributors cover wrestling for the fans of various promotions. While working for Daily DDT, it was my responsibility to provide compelling digital content for a wide wrestling audience. This included reviews, opinion articles and breaking news. Here are my duties listed out for easier review: • Engaged audience with innovative content on a national level. • Enhanced reader experience using images, videos, and proper… Show more Fansided's Daily DDT is a professional wrestling website where contributors cover wrestling for the fans of various promotions. While working for Daily DDT, it was my responsibility to provide compelling digital content for a wide wrestling audience. This included reviews, opinion articles and breaking news. Here are my duties listed out for easier review: • Engaged audience with innovative content on a national level. • Enhanced reader experience using images, videos, and proper AP Style. • Sharp news judgement to track down proper stories and outlets. • Proactive use of social media optimization to increase viewership. • Served as the sole Impact Wrestling writer with bold opinion-based takes. Show less Fansided's Daily DDT is a professional wrestling website where contributors cover wrestling for the fans of various promotions. While working for Daily DDT, it was my responsibility to provide compelling digital content for a wide wrestling audience. This included reviews, opinion articles and breaking news. Here are my duties listed out for easier review: • Engaged audience with innovative content on a national level. • Enhanced reader experience using images, videos, and proper… Show more Fansided's Daily DDT is a professional wrestling website where contributors cover wrestling for the fans of various promotions. While working for Daily DDT, it was my responsibility to provide compelling digital content for a wide wrestling audience. This included reviews, opinion articles and breaking news. Here are my duties listed out for easier review: • Engaged audience with innovative content on a national level. • Enhanced reader experience using images, videos, and proper AP Style. • Sharp news judgement to track down proper stories and outlets. • Proactive use of social media optimization to increase viewership. • Served as the sole Impact Wrestling writer with bold opinion-based takes. Show less



Youth Connect, INC.

• Rocky Mount, Virginia

• Therapeutic Mentor

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  As a mentor for Youth Connect, Inc., I work directly with the youth of Franklin County. It is my duty to be a positive roll model for the children. As the mentor, I take the youth to places they would enjoy and give them a person they can self-disclose to. The mentor looks to complete objectives while working with the youth. As a mentor for Youth Connect, Inc., I work directly with the youth of Franklin County. It is my duty to be a positive roll model for the children. As the mentor, I take the youth to places they would enjoy and give them a person they can self-disclose to. The mentor looks to complete objectives while working with the youth.



Adecco

• Switzerland
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiting Support Team Member

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  As a recruiting support team member, I am responsible for setting up appointments during the peak period at Adecco. I call and respond to over 100 people a day and meet the goals set out to help other people obtain jobs. I work by the phone and the computer using the employee tracking system and excel. As a recruiting support team member, I am responsible for setting up appointments during the peak period at Adecco. I call and respond to over 100 people a day and meet the goals set out to help other people obtain jobs. I work by the phone and the computer using the employee tracking system and excel.



Highland Cavalier Newspaper at UVa-Wise

• UVa-Wise

• News Writer

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  As a news writer for the Highland Cavalier Student Newspaper, I had to write intriguing stories on a deadline, obtain interviews with various athletes and officials, edit other stories for accuracy. As a news writer for the Highland Cavalier Student Newspaper, I had to write intriguing stories on a deadline, obtain interviews with various athletes and officials, edit other stories for accuracy.



BTW 21

• News Reporter

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  My responsibilities included interviewing subjects for news stories, creating compelling introductions to engage the audience, and editing the news stories on a deadline. My responsibilities included interviewing subjects for news stories, creating compelling introductions to engage the audience, and editing the news stories on a deadline.