Experience

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  WeTheHobby

  • Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

  • Director of Communications

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

    Sports Card Entertainment

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  WeTheHobby / Top Shelf Enterprises

  • Rochester, New York, United States

  • Head of Marketing

    • Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
    • Rochester, New York, United States

    Every now and then, a job opportunity comes along and changes everything. That's what happened a few months ago when I was lucked out and was offered the Head of Marketing role for WeTheHobby and Top Shelf Enterprises - a sports card company and one of the most incredible companies I've ever known. The sports card industry is soaring, and I'm so lucky I get to be part of the best team in the business. If you're curious about WeTheHobby - look us up on Instagram @WeTheHobby or on whatnot, our live auction platform where we sell cards to the best clients all over the world. I've always loved sports and marketing, and I couldn't dream of a more fun way to experience both - plus, the hobby is full of many incredible people. Most everyone I run into has a sports cards-related story of some sort whether recent or from when they were younger, so please share yours with me sometime if you have one. I'd love to hear it.

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  Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

  • Rochester, New York, United States

  • Executive Producer - WROC News 8

    • Jun 2020 - Mar 2022
    • Rochester, New York, United States

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  Wynlakes Golf & Country Club

  • Montgomery, Alabama

  • Events & Catering Sales Director

    • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019
    • Montgomery, Alabama

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  ClubCorp

  • Montgomery, Alabama

  • Membership Sales & Marketing Director - Capital City Club of Montgomery

    • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
    • Montgomery, Alabama

    Capital City Club of Montgomery Membership Director

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  WSFA 12 News

  • Montgomery, Alabama Area

  • Promotional Marketing Producer & Community Events

    • Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
    • Montgomery, Alabama Area

    Video & Graphic Design Production, Event Planning, Community Relations, Promotional Campaigns & Strategies, Management, Website Management, Public Speaking, Video Editing, Writing, Digital and Social Medial Marketing, PDF, Excel and Presentation Creation & Distribution

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  Raycom Media

  • Montgomery, Alabama

  • WSFA 12 News - Television News Producer

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Montgomery, Alabama

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  Southern States Athletic Conference

  • Montgomery, Alabama

  • Assistant Commissioner - Southern States Athletic Conference

    • Oct 2013 - May 2015
    • Montgomery, Alabama

    Duties include coordinating the "SSAC TV Showcase" on Fox Sports South with weekly on-air reporting, handling media relations, creation and distribution of press releases, maintaining conference websites and social media, establishing marketing and promotional campaigns, coordinating award programs and overseeing the selection processes, and assisting with overall management of conference championships.The SSAC is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) comprised of 17 member institutions from across six states including: Auburn University Montgomery, Belhaven University, Bethel University, Blue Mountain College, Brenau University, Brewton-Parker College, College of Coastal Georgia, Dalton State College, Emmanuel College, Faulkner University, Loyola University, Martin Methodist College, University of Mobile, Southern Polytechnic State University, Southern Wesleyan University, Spring Hill College, William Carey University

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  Raycom Media

  • Montgomery, Alabama

  • WSFA 12 News "Alabama Live!" Producer

    • Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
    • Montgomery, Alabama

    Scheduling live and in studio interviews; setting up satellite interviews from around the world; handling all media relations; covering breaking news stories; writing all show scripts; building each show rundown; creating graphics for each show; creating showcasing for each weekly segment; promoting the show via website and social media outlets. Skilled in non-linear editing using Edius 6 software.Trained in social media marketing along with website promotions.

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  City of Auburn, AL

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • 911 Police & Fire Emergency Dispatcher

    • Jul 2008 - Jul 2011

     in-depth understanding of Law Enforcement field with certification in NCIC, ALACop, and ACJIS; handling media first hand in emergency situations, working alongside police, fire, and medical personnel; multitasking on several computer screens, radios, and phones; implementing well-trained emergency management procedure; adapting the ability to work under high pressure; learning to work with all types of people; overcoming language barriers in emergency situations; having a fast paced work ethic in high stress environment; handling twelve hour overnight shifts, willing to be on-call at all times,

  • Auburn University Football Gameday Stadium Response Director

    • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

    I was the sole emergency dispatcher over of all officers inside Jordan-Hare Stadium (local and outside agencies) for every game of the 2010-2011 Auburn Football Season. I was responsible for monitoring emergency response, managing three radio systems, notifying key personnel including event staff, emergency center, first aid, and stadium facility management.

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  Jarrell Communications

  • Morning Radio Show Host

    • Dec 2009 - Mar 2011

    o Host- “Nine to Noon with Katie” o Host- “Katie Bright in the Afternoon” Live radio show with coverage area from central Alabama through eastern Georgia, live online broadcasting, Skype discussions with listeners, live and recorded interviews. Required commercial schedule management, Scotts System operation, adobe audio editing, information gathering for creative segments, time management, knowledge of current events, organizational skills; Social Media skills and website management.

  • Marketing, Promotions, and Productions Manager

    • Dec 2009 - Mar 2011

    Praise 88.7 WELL FMLocal advertising associate, radio ad voice, script writer, promotional event planner, creator and maintainer the social media sites Facebook and Twitter, website editing/enhancement, concert planner and live media host, image liner and station ID creator, Adobe Audio editingHandling social media outlets including Facebook and Twitter along with managing the station website.

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  Auburn ISP Sports Network (now “Auburn ING Sports Network”)

  • Auburn, AL

  • Auburn University Soccer Play-by-Play Radio Announcer and Color Personality

    • Aug 2009 - Apr 2010
    • Auburn, AL

    Live broadcast of games, highlight scouting and editing, general knowledge of sports, coach/player interviews, halftime host

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  Citywide & Statewide Political Campaigns

  • Montgomery, AL

  • Graphic Designer & Media Relations

    • 2005 - 2010
    • Montgomery, AL

    graphic design (slogan and logo design) , professional photography for several event, handling live media interviews, networking, general and personal understanding of state, city, and national politics,

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  Circulation Solution

  • Auburn, AL

  • Newspaper Sales Telemarketer

    • 2008 - 2008
    • Auburn, AL

    Sales, operating telephone and sales computer system

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  Cumulus Broadcasting- WHHY Y102 Montgomery

  • Montgomery, Al

  • On-Air Personality & Production Assistant

    • Apr 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Montgomery, Al

    Co-hosting on "Rex on the Radio" evening show. (voted # 1 in ratings)Controlling board while main host was on location, creative script writing, and understanding audio editing and program design.

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  Bluewater Broadcasting

  • Montgomery, AL

  • On-Air Producer & Personality

    • Aug 2005 - Mar 2007
    • Montgomery, AL

    WNCF 1170 AM “Morning Line Sports Talk” WNCF 1170 AM “Don Markwell’s Viewpoint” Requirements: sports knowledge, scheduling, organizing, producing show, technical audio controlsSocial Media started growing during this time period, and was a big part of our broadcast..

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  Southeastern Sports Broadcasting

  • Montgomery, AL

  • Side-Line Reporter and Half-time co-host

    • Aug 2005 - Mar 2007
    • Montgomery, AL

    Side-line reporter for my high school football games, injuru updates, coach/player interviews, creative segment design