Experience

Catholic Diocese of Buffalo

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Communications Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  I assist with numerous assignments and roles, primarily in audio production, in the communications department for the Diocese of Buffalo. My work includes production of radio-style news articles, podcasts, and the creation and production of audio "theater of the mind" episodes ("podplays" as I like to call them) for spiritual education and entertainment. I assist with numerous assignments and roles, primarily in audio production, in the communications department for the Diocese of Buffalo. My work includes production of radio-style news articles, podcasts, and the creation and production of audio "theater of the mind" episodes ("podplays" as I like to call them) for spiritual education and entertainment.



WBFO-FM Buffalo

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

• News Reporter

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2022

  Responsible for daily coverage of news events and features. Was the "go-to" reporter who covered daily updates by state and local government agencies during the COVID pandemic, producing content for on-air use from my home studio. Served as interim daily assignment editor for much of 2022. Honors for work include several NYS Associated Press Broadcast Awards including the 2018 Art Athens Award for General Excellence in Individual Reporting, and five New York State Broadcasters Association Awards (one of them shared with fellow reporter Mike Desmond). Show less



Niagara Gazette

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sports Editor

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

  Sports editor for daily newspaper serving readers in Niagara Falls and adjacent municipalities in Niagara County and Grand Island, New York. Sports editor for daily newspaper serving readers in Niagara Falls and adjacent municipalities in Niagara County and Grand Island, New York.



(Independent Contractor)

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Voiceover Talent

  • Mar 2009 - Dec 2014

  Provider of voiceover talent for various projects. Clients included: - State University at Buffalo: Numerous voiceovers for Human Resources online training modules - Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Buffalo State College: narrator for original presentations produced by the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium - Buffalo Junior Sabres and Buffalo Stars junior hockey programs: voiceover for the respective clubs' video highlights and news packages Provider of voiceover talent for various projects. Clients included: - State University at Buffalo: Numerous voiceovers for Human Resources online training modules - Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Buffalo State College: narrator for original presentations produced by the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium - Buffalo Junior Sabres and Buffalo Stars junior hockey programs: voiceover for the respective clubs' video highlights and news packages



Buffalo Junior Sabres

• Director of Media Relations

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  I managed public communications for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, a Junior-A level hockey team operated by Buffalo Sabres Alumni and competing in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Duties include: authoring and distributing news releases; management of team website content; management of social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube; multimedia production including narration and editing of "Junior Sabres Journal" video highlights which are posted on team website, YouTube and played at Buffalo Sabres home games at First Niagara Center. Show less



Freelance Writer (various)

• Contributing Writer

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2013

  Freelance writer/reporter for publications including: - Am-Pol Eagle (2009-2013): a weekly newspaper based in suburban Buffalo, New York, serving the greater Polish American community. - WNY Hockey Report (2011-present): Monthly magazine covering the WNY hockey scene. - New York Hockey Journal (2010-11): Buffalo Sabres columnist for monthly magazine. - WNY Hockey Magazine (2001-2011): Monthly magazine covering WNY hockey scene. Freelance writer/reporter for publications including: - Am-Pol Eagle (2009-2013): a weekly newspaper based in suburban Buffalo, New York, serving the greater Polish American community. - WNY Hockey Report (2011-present): Monthly magazine covering the WNY hockey scene. - New York Hockey Journal (2010-11): Buffalo Sabres columnist for monthly magazine. - WNY Hockey Magazine (2001-2011): Monthly magazine covering WNY hockey scene.

• News Reporter

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2012

  Part-time field reporter for WBFO-FM, a National Public Radio affiliate located at the University at Buffalo. Responsibilities included regular production of audio spot news and features, plus print editions and photographs for inclusion on WBFO's website. Part-time field reporter for WBFO-FM, a National Public Radio affiliate located at the University at Buffalo. Responsibilities included regular production of audio spot news and features, plus print editions and photographs for inclusion on WBFO's website.



Buffalo Stars Hockey

• Dir. of Marketing, Media & Community Relations

  • 2008 - Oct 2011

  Media Relations and marketing officer for Junior B level hockey team in Cheektowaga, NY. Responsibilities include media liaison, gameday broadcast operations & community outreach. Media Relations and marketing officer for Junior B level hockey team in Cheektowaga, NY. Responsibilities include media liaison, gameday broadcast operations & community outreach.



HealthNow New York Inc. (BlueCross BlueShield of WNY)

• Marketing Editorial Specialist

  • Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

  Responsible for development and delivery of updated content for both external and internal communications, including web content, employee awareness campaigns and sales collateral. (Position was eliminated in March 2009 as part of mass layoffs by company. Ironically, just two weeks before I had received a very positive performance review and recommendation for a pay raise.) Responsible for development and delivery of updated content for both external and internal communications, including web content, employee awareness campaigns and sales collateral. (Position was eliminated in March 2009 as part of mass layoffs by company. Ironically, just two weeks before I had received a very positive performance review and recommendation for a pay raise.)



WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp)

• News Producer

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

  Producer of "Weekend Wakeup!" and co-producer of Weekday editions of "Wakeup!", WIVB's morning news program. Responsibilities included story selection and order, copywriting, acquisition of network video and arranging news assignments when needed. Producer of "Weekend Wakeup!" and co-producer of Weekday editions of "Wakeup!", WIVB's morning news program. Responsibilities included story selection and order, copywriting, acquisition of network video and arranging news assignments when needed.



United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Jan 2006

  Assisted in conception and execution of public and media relations strategies designed to increase donations by raising awareness of UW’s impact on community needs; Responsible for production of text, graphic, electronic and live event materials promoting the United Way’s brand and related messages; Revamped UW Day of Caring’s opening ceremony and end-of-day celebration to include highly visible local celebrities and musical acts while remaining consistent with traditional Day of Caring and United Way campaign themes. Show less



WNED AM 970

• Radio News Reporter/Anchor

  • Dec 2000 - Oct 2003

  Award-winning radio news reporter and anchor for National Public Radio affiliate in Buffalo, New York. Award-winning radio news reporter and anchor for National Public Radio affiliate in Buffalo, New York.



WBEN-AM Radio

• News Reporter/Anchor

  • 1992 - 2000

  From July 1992 to January 2000, responsibilities included regular field news gathering and production of audio spot news and features, anchoring regular newscasts and assisting with similar tasks for the Sports Department and FM sister station, WMJQ, as needed. From January to November 2000, responsibilities were to conceive, write and deliver original or reworked advertising and promotional copy for Entercom Buffalo's six radio stations, as well as provide voiceover talent on occasion as needed. Show less