Experience

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  The Kraft Group & Affiliates

  • Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States

  • Director of Corporate Communications

    • May 2021 - Present
    • Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States

    • Work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to create an aligned strategic vision for internal and external communications that promotes the Kraft Group and Affiliates, including Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR). This includes the development of short-term and long-term communication ...

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  New England Patriots

  • United States
  • Spectator Sports
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Assistant Director of Media Relations

    • May 2013 - May 2021

    • Key contributor to daily and long-term public relations strategy for the New England Patriots and Kraft Sports & Entertainment• Deliver leadership, assistance and counsel for team members responding to various media, public and community requests • Responding to media inquiries by researching issues and developing articulate responses on sensitive topics and areas of concern• Development and dissemination of written communication: press releases, newsletters, transcripts and quote sheets• Manage, direct and delegate daily and weekly responsibilities to seasonal office associates and day-of-game staff• Responsible for updating all Patriots game and news releases; coordinated multiple design updates• Co-editor in chief of 500-plus page media guide and constant upkeep of virtual and hard copy• Daily upkeep of media website and Patriots statistical analysis packet• Media contact and strategist for New England Patriots Cheerleaders• Advisory Board member for Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards• Stadium operations contact for local TV stations and national networks for daily and game-related functions• Contribute to social media and community relations strategy: idea generation, feature stories and media tracking• Travel with team and coordinate all aspects of media operations for games including five Super Bowls, eight conference championship games, additional playoff games and more than 100 regular and preseason contests• COVID-19 Gillette Stadium Response Team and internal staff communication

  • Media Relations Coordinator

    • Aug 2010 - May 2013

    • Key contributor to daily and long-term public relations strategy for the Patriots and The Kraft Group• Responsible for coordination of player interview requests and general liaison to all Patriots media• Constant upkeep of 400+page media guide (virtual and hard copy)• Editor in chief of Patriots GAMEDAY magazine; responsible for design, layout and content• Compilation, writing and proofing of press releases, transcripts and notes• Daily upkeep of media website, Patriots stats pack, Critical Mention reports, player interview database and player availability chart• Stadium operations contact for local TV stations and national networks for daily and game-related functions• Contribute to social media and community relations strategy and media tracking• Travel with team and coordinate all aspects of media operations for games including a Super Bowl, two conference championship games, several playoff games and dozens of regular and preseason contests• Responsible for and contribute to other Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place events including the 2012 NCAA Lacrosse Championships, New England Country Music Fest, Patriot Place store openings and events, high school football championships and various collegiate athletic events

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  New England Revolution

  • Foxborough, Mass.

  • Communications Coordinator

    • Feb 2010 - Aug 2010
    • Foxborough, Mass.

    • Responsible for game-by-press releases, statistics and notes• Coordination of player interview requests and general liaison to all Revolution media• Created helpful roster “flip card” for game day media and broadcasters• Occasional travel with team and all media-related aspects trips entailed

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  New England Patriots

  • Foxborough, Mass.

  • Media Relations Intern

    • Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
    • Foxborough, Mass.

    • Responsible for daily duties including media clips, media workroom, stats, rosters and game release information• Media website project- reshaping and overhauling media website-research and development• Solely responsible for media website upkeep• Liaison between players and media- procuring int...

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  Harvard University

  • Boston, Mass.

  • Athletic Communications Assistant

    • May 2008 - Jul 2009
    • Boston, Mass.

    • Created 2009 Men’s Lacrosse Media Guide- secondary contact for men’s & women’s lacrosse teams• Wrote GoCrimson.com game stories for several football games, including Harvard/Yale game• Media liaison for 2008 & 2009 NCAA lacrosse championships at Gillette Stadium• Authored Nov. 2008 News...

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  Tufts University

  • Medford, Mass.

  • Men's ice hockey, Men's & Women's Lacrosse- Sports Informatio...

    • Oct 2006 - May 2007
    • Medford, Mass.

    • Wrote press releases for school and local media outlets• Liaison between players, coaches, administrators and the media• In-office assistant, responsible for office in absence of SID• Game day duties included official scoring and management of statistics

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  Lakewood BlueClaws

  • Lakewood, N.J.

  • Ticket Assistant

    • Jan 2006 - Oct 2006
    • Lakewood, N.J.

    • Sold full and partial season ticket packages and group outings for various hospitality areas• Trained and directed part-time box office staff• Conducted box office duties including outbound sales calls, window sales and internet orders• Organized efforts for 5k pertaining to marketing, outbound...