Experience

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  Soccer 360 Magazine

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Sports Reporter

    • Aug 2016 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Beat reporter for the United States Men's and Women's National Teams, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, Liga MX, CONCACAF, FA Women's Super League, UEFA Women's Champions League, World Cup, European Championships, and all sorts of good things!It is a print magazine so purchase your copy here: https://soccer360magazine.com/

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  SoccerWire

  • Odenton, MD

  • Staff Writer

    • 2016 - Present
    • Odenton, MD

    • Increase brand visibility through networking at industry conferences, panels, workshops, developing professional connections within field.• Participate in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.• Published over 100 articles resulting in net benefit of $360,000 in subscription sales• Draft press releases and sponsored posts for tournament partners and sponsors• Fact-check breaking news headlines by performing background research.• Edit stories for accuracy and clarity.

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  Inside the Pitch

  • Odenton, MD

  • Reporter and Photographer

    • Feb 2010 - Present
    • Odenton, MD

    • Cover multiple sports including baseball, football, softball, soccer, and lacrosseo Soccer: currently for Soccer 360 Magazine and previously for Playing for 90, the Cup.us, Soccerly magazine, Back Page Football, and MLS Multiplex;o Baltimore Sun: Baseball, football, softball, and lacrosseContracted Clients: Major League Soccer Players Association, National Premier Soccer League, USL League Two, U.S. Open Cup• Former Co-editor of Prost Amerika and Honeyball Soccero Managed 70 person staffo Served as beat writer for D.C. United and Washington Spirito Reviewed each article for grammar, factual accuracy and that it meets company guidelineso Worked with photographers to ensure all photos meet site's standards (sizing, watermark, clarity, etc.)o Edited and contributed to the book Cup Bound and Crowned about the Portland Timbers 2015 MLS Cup runo Use social media to actively promote work and to increase visibility (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN, and Instagram) for readership and advertising purposes.• Media Credentialed For Copa America, World Cup,Qualifying, Major League Soccer, National Women’s Soccer League, and the United States Men’s and Women’s National Team, various other sports and events

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  POTOMAC SOCCER ASSOCIATION INC

  • Potomac, Maryland, United States

  • Director of Marketing, Outreach, and Community Engagement

    • May 2022 - Feb 2024
    • Potomac, Maryland, United States

    • Developed system-wide structure that emphasizes planning, organization, and execution• Led club to record growth across teams, camps, and clinics• Implemented strategic planning resulting in increased revenue, community participation, and customer satisfaction• Improved atmosphere amongst staff.• Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity• Served as direct point of contact for all leagues and Tournaments including the Potomac SA Memorial Day Tournament (400 teams, brings in about $750,000 in revenue to Gaithersburg area)• Wrote weekly newsletter in MailChimp to parents highlighting club success, opportunities for player growth• Operated club social media and create marketing calendar to ensure timeliness and equal level coverage of all teams and programs• Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.• Key Achievementso Saw marked growth in programs in the following demographics Summer Camp: 125 (2022) to 575 (2024) Travel Soccer Enrollment: 500 (2022-2023) to 1200 (2023-2024) Sponsorship revenue: $10,000 in 2019-2020 to $125,000 in 2023-2024 Instagram followers: 2 (2018) to 9,000 (2022 Facebook reach: rose 72% during tenure

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  Prep Network

  • Sports Reporter

    • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

    Providing amazing pictures and some quality analysis on all things high school soccer here in the Washington D.C.-Metro area!

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  Frederick Keys

  • Marketing Director

    • Dec 2021 - May 2022

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  BETHESDA SOCCER CLUB INC

  • Bethesda, MD

  • Director of Marketing

    • May 2018 - May 2022
    • Bethesda, MD

    • Collaborated closely with staff to develop effective marketing collateral that supported lead generation goals.• Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.• Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.• Execute internal and external marketing initiatives for all BSC programs and events• Served as direct point of contact for all leagues and Tournaments including the Bethesda Premier Cup (1100 teams, brings in a about $2million in revenue to Gaithersburg area)• Organized 2021 Virtual Fundraiser and Team Challenge which received $160,000 in donations• Develop and design strategies to increase participation in programs and events• Key Achievements:• Saw marked growth in programs in the following demographicso Player participation in travel soccer: 1,200 (2018-2019) to 1,500 (2019-2020; +)o Soccer Juniors (Ages 4-7) participation: 10(Fall 2018) to 225 (Spring 2022)o Summer Camp Participation 1200 (2018) 2200 to (2020)o Leveraged partners, members of BSC community to raise $29.950 for Giving Tuesday for our Scholarship Fundo Met our $100,000 Scholarship fundraising goals at all Fundraisers (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Bethesda Golf Tournaments and Scholarship Galas as well as Giving Tuesday 2020 and 2021)• Worked directly with Club Apparel manufacturer on uniform designs and online apparel store (Revenue generated-$80,000)• Arrange interviews for front office and coaching staff• Managed annual marketing budget in excess of $120,000.• Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.• Managed cross-functional teams to execute successful marketing initiatives, enhancing company reputation and customer engagement.

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  Radio MLS

  • Producer, Writer, Editor

    • Mar 2015 - Dec 2021

    I write, produce, and host my own weekly podcast on Prost Amerika. You can find it on iTunes at: http://radiomls.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

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  Backpage Football

  • Writer

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2021

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  Prost Amerika Soccer

  • Frederick, MD

  • Editor

    • 2011 - Dec 2021
    • Frederick, MD

    I serve as Editor-in-Chief for our Major League Soccer coverage and as the co-beat writer for D.C. United and the Washington Spirit. I am also responsible for posting match galleries of ever match that we cover. This task includes logging and categorizing each photo, crediting each photographer for their work, and uploading photos to our database in SmugMug and WordPress. I have also recruited over 30 beat writers and photographers for our various teams and am the point person for any website maintenance that needs to be undertaken.

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  The18.com

  • Writer

    • Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

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  Lionbridge

  • Security Coordinator

    • Mar 2011 - Oct 2015

    I help conduct Security Background Investigations for individuals who are interested in working as courtroom interpreters for the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review and Criminal Division, the Department of Homeland Security, and the State of Maryland. I negotiate interpreter rates, create photo identification cards, review security information, conduct rate negotiation, and prepare audits when necessary.

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  Global Football Today

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Writer

    • May 2013 - Jun 2015
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Covering the Beautiful game in North America and abroad.

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  FanSided

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Sports Columnist

    • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    I serve as a columnist for Playing for 90 where I write mostly about the United States Men's National Team and European soccer.

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  Soccerly

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Beat Writer

    • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    I cover D.C. United, Major League Soccer, and have my own bi-weekly book review column, "Outside the Eighteen." I also draft and create podcasts, conduct interviews, and handle any and all international matches in the Washington D.C.-Metro area.

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  Global Exchange

  • Research Assistant

    • Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

    I researched general international relations topics for book events and guest speakers. I also helped plan and execute live events and would serve as moderator for debates and question and answer sessions.

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  Truman National Security Project

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Programs Intern

    • May 2011 - Sep 2011
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

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  United States Global Leadership Coalition

  • Intern

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

    I assisted our Research Department with providing information and reports on various Congressional and Senate candidates and their positions on the International Affairs budget and USAID. I also helped draft our companies response the President Obama's Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review. I also helped plan and execute the companies annual Washington Conference.

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  StateNet

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Research Analyst

    • Jan 2010 - May 2010
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

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  Institute for Higher Education Policy

  • Programs Intern

    • Jan 2009 - May 2009

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  The Alliance for Retired Americans

  • Washington DC

  • Intern

    • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Washington DC

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  St. Mary's County Public Schools

  • Teacher

    • Jan 2005 - Sep 2008