Cole Patterson
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Grant Jones
Cole worked for us at Above Average and was one of the first employees when The Kicker was founded. He is a creative, hard-working, do-it-all producer who understands marketing and creative production. When we wanted to start doing more short-form video for Facebook, we turned to Cole. When we needed someone to increase our work on Instagram, we turned to Cole. When we wanted to launch a podcast, we turned to Cole. There was no job too small or too large for him to tackle it head on. I'd recommend Cole for whatever he wanted to do, because he would do it well and always with a great attitude.
Richard Benedetto
Cole is a highly talented and skilled writer with particular emphasis on sports. He is hard-working, reliable and mature beyond his years. Moreover, he is a gentleman in the best sense of the word. ----Richard Benedetto
Grant Jones
Cole worked for us at Above Average and was one of the first employees when The Kicker was founded. He is a creative, hard-working, do-it-all producer who understands marketing and creative production. When we wanted to start doing more short-form video for Facebook, we turned to Cole. When we needed someone to increase our work on Instagram, we turned to Cole. When we wanted to launch a podcast, we turned to Cole. There was no job too small or too large for him to tackle it head on. I'd recommend Cole for whatever he wanted to do, because he would do it well and always with a great attitude.
Richard Benedetto
Cole is a highly talented and skilled writer with particular emphasis on sports. He is hard-working, reliable and mature beyond his years. Moreover, he is a gentleman in the best sense of the word. ----Richard Benedetto
Grant Jones
Cole worked for us at Above Average and was one of the first employees when The Kicker was founded. He is a creative, hard-working, do-it-all producer who understands marketing and creative production. When we wanted to start doing more short-form video for Facebook, we turned to Cole. When we needed someone to increase our work on Instagram, we turned to Cole. When we wanted to launch a podcast, we turned to Cole. There was no job too small or too large for him to tackle it head on. I'd recommend Cole for whatever he wanted to do, because he would do it well and always with a great attitude.
Richard Benedetto
Cole is a highly talented and skilled writer with particular emphasis on sports. He is hard-working, reliable and mature beyond his years. Moreover, he is a gentleman in the best sense of the word. ----Richard Benedetto
Grant Jones
Cole worked for us at Above Average and was one of the first employees when The Kicker was founded. He is a creative, hard-working, do-it-all producer who understands marketing and creative production. When we wanted to start doing more short-form video for Facebook, we turned to Cole. When we needed someone to increase our work on Instagram, we turned to Cole. When we wanted to launch a podcast, we turned to Cole. There was no job too small or too large for him to tackle it head on. I'd recommend Cole for whatever he wanted to do, because he would do it well and always with a great attitude.
Richard Benedetto
Cole is a highly talented and skilled writer with particular emphasis on sports. He is hard-working, reliable and mature beyond his years. Moreover, he is a gentleman in the best sense of the word. ----Richard Benedetto
Experience
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The Cool Down
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United States
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager, Social Media
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Wildlife Conservation Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Conservation Educator, Special Initiatives
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Sep 2019 - Present
Serve a number of roles supporting the WCS Education department in their mission to inspire a diverse, inclusive movement of conservation advocates. Produce, direct, and edit “WCS presents Field Sight,” a digital docu-series that shares the expertise of WCS field staff and explores the conservation work they are doing all over the world. Redesign science education content, from social media to entire websites, to exceed organizational and industry standards. Facilitate “Project TRUE,” a research and mentorship program where youth from the Bronx conduct urban ecology research throughout the borough under the mentorship of Fordham University undergraduates. Facilitate and develop in-person and virtual programming for students, children, and family visitors to the Bronx Zoo. Show less
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Youth Engagement Coordinator
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2019
Managed over 60 youth educators in the WCS’ interpretive program for science education. Supported and evaluated educators, as well as the programs they provided. Wrote curriculum for educators and the public. Modeled best practices for educators, by participating alongside them in on-site interpretive programs. Led twice-daily meetings with staff and volunteers, regular team meetings, and workshops. Tracked and analyzed program data and wrote corresponding reports.
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Adjunct Conservation Educator
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
Provide instruction for the Cultural After School Adventures (CASA) program. Facilitate after school program that engages students on topics ranging from animal science to conservation topics. Design unit and lesson plans that meet the Department of Education’s scope and sequence.
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Conservation Education Fellow
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
Work with instructors to help facilitate education programs. Primarily responsible for the coordination and instruction of birthday programming, teaching groups of 36+ children and adults about wildlife conservation and inspiring empathy and interest in the natural world. Trained to handle the zoo’s tractable animal collection. Redesigned and updated birthday curriculum. Lead tours and assist in zoo events.
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Above Average
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Coordinator and Digital Producer
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Oct 2015 - Apr 2018
Programmed and managed social media for Broadway Video’s digital branches Above Average and The Kicker. Managed their Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, and Facebook and engaged with those communities. Organized social media campaigns around events, one-off videos, and social series. Developed, wrote, produced, directed, and edited short form video for social. Managed their network of freelancers and creators. Developed the company podcast from the ground up and produced the weekly show. Submitted daily headlines to the editorial team. Wrote articles for websites and scripts for video content. Responsible for the SEO of all web based content. Designed art and graphics across departments and instructed others on Adobe fundamentals. Show less
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New York Football Giants
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Gameday PR Staffer
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
Play a key role in the organization and function of the Press Box. Handle the distribution of credentials, press kits, statistics, and information. Man the post-game locker room, ensuring organizational policy and assisting in player interviews. Record, transcribe, and distribute post-game press conferences and interviews. Play a key role in the organization and function of the Press Box. Handle the distribution of credentials, press kits, statistics, and information. Man the post-game locker room, ensuring organizational policy and assisting in player interviews. Record, transcribe, and distribute post-game press conferences and interviews.
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ESPN
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Producer
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
Built and maintained relationships with local and national media outlets and athletic organizations. Directed talent on mechanics and fundamentals (teases, promotion mentions, etc.). Enforced network on-air policy. Oversaw scheduling for guest appearances. Developed talk show topics and aided in setting the discussion for daily radio programs. Built and maintained relationships with local and national media outlets and athletic organizations. Directed talent on mechanics and fundamentals (teases, promotion mentions, etc.). Enforced network on-air policy. Oversaw scheduling for guest appearances. Developed talk show topics and aided in setting the discussion for daily radio programs.
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Turn On The Jets
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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Lead Editor - Social Media Manager - Writer
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Write, edit, and publish articles pertaining to the New York Jets and the NFL. Generally, provide analysis and cover the team for the Fox Sports and MSN affiliated website, Turn On the Jets. Interact with fellow writers, Jets media members, and Jets organization staff regularly to provide full and accurate coverage of the team. Write, edit, and publish articles pertaining to the New York Jets and the NFL. Generally, provide analysis and cover the team for the Fox Sports and MSN affiliated website, Turn On the Jets. Interact with fellow writers, Jets media members, and Jets organization staff regularly to provide full and accurate coverage of the team.
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Team Correspondant
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Jun 2014 - Feb 2015
Provide up to the minute news and analysis for all things Fantasy Football. Specifically responsible for updates on New York Jets players and the related fantasy implications. Provide up to the minute news and analysis for all things Fantasy Football. Specifically responsible for updates on New York Jets players and the related fantasy implications.
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Precision Sports Entertainment
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Worked closely with the CEO of the agency, creating and fine tuning sponsorship proposals and marketing plans. Communicated directly with clients including: NYC Triathlon, Nation’s Triathlon and Max Preps. Pitched sponsorships to brand clients and sponsors including: The National Guard, RCN, jetBlue, and Pilot. Worked closely with the CEO of the agency, creating and fine tuning sponsorship proposals and marketing plans. Communicated directly with clients including: NYC Triathlon, Nation’s Triathlon and Max Preps. Pitched sponsorships to brand clients and sponsors including: The National Guard, RCN, jetBlue, and Pilot.
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Education
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Miami University
Masters, Conservation Biology -
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor's degree, History, Global Communications -
American University