Lenny Vangilder

Vice President - Sales/Production at Crescent City Sports Enterprises
  • Claim this Profile
Contact Information
us****@****om
(386) 825-5501
Location
US
Skills

Topline Score

Topline score feature will be out soon.

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI

5.0

/5.0
/ Based on 15 ratings
  • (15)
  • (0)
  • (0)
  • (0)
  • (0)

Filter reviews by:

Alex Michael

I had the pleasure of working with Lenny for the duration of my stay at WHNO-TV and SportsNOLA.com. During our time working together, Lenny juggled a number of different job functions. I was always impressed with his ability to complete his work in a timely manner without sacrificing effectiveness. Lenny brings a lot to the table and consistently added value to our team. Whether selling for the station and website, reporting, writing content, or producing an ever-expanding portfolio of local sports shows and games, Lenny always got it done. He's truly a team player that doesn't mind wearing multiple hats. At the end of the day, despite whatever challenges may have popped up, I knew we could count on him to get the job done. Lenny is a true professional and great asset for any team. He is truly invaluable.

Dean Powery

Lenny is one of the most versatile employees on the WHNO-SportsNOLA.com staff. His diverse sales, sports, PR, production and marketing background make Lenny an asset not only to our team, but also to his clients and contemporaries in the business. Lenny is always a team player who leads by example and serves the bigger picture selflessly. He is certainly a model for others to emulate.

Kristen Reed Nicholson

Lenny is a natural when it comes to writing and publicity. He makes it his duty to not only know his material but to live and breath it 110% of the time. He has a wealth of experience and is a go-to guy for all things related to sports, news and media. Plus he is one heck of a handicapper!

You need to have a working account to view this content.
Join now
You need to have a working account to view this content.
Join now

Credentials

  • Inbound Certified
    HubSpot Academy
    Feb, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Crescent City Sports Enterprises
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President - Sales/Production
      • Jul 2017 - Present

      I manage sales, production and other external efforts for a New Orleans-based sports media company that includes a news-gathering website (CrescentCitySports.com), social media and video production. Contact me to help you with your advertising needs in reaching an affluent, family-based audience. I manage sales, production and other external efforts for a New Orleans-based sports media company that includes a news-gathering website (CrescentCitySports.com), social media and video production. Contact me to help you with your advertising needs in reaching an affluent, family-based audience.

  • Freelance
    • Media Relations/PR/Marketing/Event Management
      • 1982 - Present

      I have more than three decades of experience in media and public relations and marketing, serving on staffs for the United States Olympic Committee (including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics), NCAA championship events, the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Bowl, Sugar Bowl and more. If you need event or consulting assistance, feel free to contact me.

    • Sports Television Graphics/Statistics
      • 1998 - Present

      As an independent contractor, I coordinate electronic graphics for live television broadcasts of sporting events. Some of my current and previous clients include Fox Sports New Orleans, Cox Sports Television, YES Productions and BET. Additionally, I have served as a statistician and time out coordinator for broadcasts.

    • Media Content (Radio/Print)
      • 1988 - Present

      Over the course of three decades, I have had regular roles in providing media content, including host of a sports talk show at WGSO-AM from 2003-06, a sports business column for New Orleans Sports Extra in 2005 and radio play-by-play duties for a number of teams. As a writer, I have created feature stories for Tulane University football programs and other one-off assignments for out-of-town media outlets.

  • WHNO TV 20
    • Greater New Orleans Area
    • Director of Sports Programming
      • Aug 2011 - Jul 2017

      I served as director of sports programming for independent station in New Orleans. My duties included advertising sales, scheduling all sports programming (including live and tape-delayed game broadcasts) and assistance in broadcast production of sporting events. I served as director of sports programming for independent station in New Orleans. My duties included advertising sales, scheduling all sports programming (including live and tape-delayed game broadcasts) and assistance in broadcast production of sporting events.

  • SportsNOLA.com
    • Greater New Orleans Area
    • Sales Manager/Content Provider
      • Jul 2008 - Jun 2017

      I served as the primary salesperson for Louisiana's largest independent sports website, SportsNOLA. I also provided regular website content on college athletics and scheduled and produced live streams of dozens of high school sporting events annually. I served as the primary salesperson for Louisiana's largest independent sports website, SportsNOLA. I also provided regular website content on college athletics and scheduled and produced live streams of dozens of high school sporting events annually.

  • FoxSportsSouthwest.com
    • Greater New Orleans Area
    • Web Content Provider
      • Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

      As part of an effort by the Fox Sports regional networks to provide enhanced coverage of the NFL, I produced daily and weekly content on the New Orleans Saints for regional sports website, including short-form and long-form stories and videos. As part of an effort by the Fox Sports regional networks to provide enhanced coverage of the NFL, I produced daily and weekly content on the New Orleans Saints for regional sports website, including short-form and long-form stories and videos.

  • University of New Orleans
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corporate Sales Manager (Athletics)
      • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

      I served as the primary point of contact for more than $450,000 in corporate relationships within the university's athletic department and athletic foundation. I managed relationships and fulfillment for existing corporate partners and solicited new partnerships. Additionally, in lieu of an in-house marketing department, I created and placed all outside advertising for the athletic department, handled valuation, proposals and contracts, and created in-game public address scripts for all home events.

  • Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
    • United States
    • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Publicity/Simulcasting
      • Jun 2006 - Jul 2009

      I oversaw all public and media relations, simulcasting and the horse racing side of the player rewards program for a company that included horse racing, off track betting, slot machines and video poker in southeast Louisiana. My new title came with a shift in responsibilities from marketing to simulcasting. I managed successful publicity campaigns for the re-opening of Fair Grounds following Hurricane Katrina in 2006 and for the opening of the track's slot-machine gaming facility in 2007. Thanks to self-generated training campaigns for front line employees, I produced an increase in cash wagers made with player rewards card of more than 100% in three years leading Twin Spires Club program, generating significant increases in data to evaluate customers.

    • Director of Marketing/Publicity
      • Nov 1998 - Jun 2006

      I managed public and media relations and marketing activity for the nation's third-oldest Thoroughbred racing facility and its affiliated off-track betting operations. I operated an in-house advertising agency under the track's previous ownership. I brought several production and creative aspects in-house, saving thousands of dollars annually, and supervised a seasonal staff of three employees. Additionally, I managed local and national sponsorships of nearly $250,000 annually, to include solicitation and procurement of new sponsors, fulfillment and billing.

  • Tulane University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Athletic Director
      • Oct 1989 - Apr 1998

      I directed publicity and promotion of 16 Division I varsity sports, with primary day-to-day responsibilities for football and men’s basketball. As part of Tulane's role as host institution, I served as media coordinator for 1993 NCAA Division I Track & Field championships. I also served as a radio announcer for men's basketball and baseball broadcasts. After being hired as associate sports information director in 1989, I was promoted to sports information director in 1991 and assistant athletic director in 1994.

  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Sports Information Director
      • Jan 1988 - Sep 1989

      I assisted in publicity and promotion of 14 Division I varsity sports, with primary responsibility for men's basketball and baseball. I helped supervise a staff that included two graduate assistants and student workers. At the time, the school was known as the University of Southwestern Louisiana. I assisted in publicity and promotion of 14 Division I varsity sports, with primary responsibility for men's basketball and baseball. I helped supervise a staff that included two graduate assistants and student workers. At the time, the school was known as the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans
    B.A., Communications
    1983 - 1988
  • Archbishop Rummel High School
    1978 - 1982

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now