Experience

Will County Health Department

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Services Manager/PIO

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Elmhurst University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director of Sports Information

  • Aug 2002 - Sep 2022

  •Served as the primary media contact for the University’s 20 athletic teams, successfully pitching coverage of student-athletes to Chicago area print and broadcast media outlets. •Created and maintained the athletic department’s social media accounts at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. •Wrote and designed the department’s first style guide, implementing specific guidelines for logo usage and establishing a cohesive brand for the department. •Helped design new logos and new printed recruiting and office stationery materials when Elmhurst transitioned from a college to a university in 2020. •Responsible for all content and day-to-day maintenance at elmhurstbluejays.com while also leading multiple redesigns of the website to keep content fresh and information easily accessible. •Produced and distributed email newsletters to team-specific constituents. •Wrote original content and feature stories for the school’s website and alumni magazine. •Designed feature infographics for use with social media and the website. •Directed the department’s efforts in streaming video coverage, coordinating approximately 45 live broadcasts per year. •Served as master of ceremonies at various events while also filling in as a public address and play-by-play announcer. •Designed and produced signage, materials and presentations for department use. •Photographed and shot video at events as needed and provided post-event editing. •Hired and supervised event staff. Show less



Athletes Unlimited

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Media Relations Positions

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  •Designed media game notes for use in Athletes Unlimited softball (2020 and 2021 seasons) and volleyball (2021 season) broadcasts on ESPN, CBS Sports Network and Fox Sports Network. •Serve as the official statistician/scorekeeper for Athletes Unlimited softball. •Designed media game notes for use in Athletes Unlimited softball (2020 and 2021 seasons) and volleyball (2021 season) broadcasts on ESPN, CBS Sports Network and Fox Sports Network. •Serve as the official statistician/scorekeeper for Athletes Unlimited softball.



North Central College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sports Information Director

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2002

  •Wrote weekly press releases for local and hometown media for the College’s 19 athletic teams. •Designed and produced nine print publications ranging from 24 to 88 pages. •Worked as the lead sports information and media contact for large scale events including: NCAA Regional Championships in softball and wrestling, five College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championships, the Naperville Crosstown Football Series and the Illinois High School Association Boy’s and Girl’s State Soccer Championships. •Coordinated student staff for game day management for all sports. Show less