Director of Communications

• Sep 2022 - Present

Director, Epson Tour Communications and Public Relations

• Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

LPGA Tour Senior Media Official

• Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

Epson Tour Media and Public Relations Official

• Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

- Partner with Tournament Directors, local PR teams, and media members to execute tournament media strategies to ensure maximum exposure for LPGA events- Manage the on-site Media Center and ensure all other media related issues run smoothly and efficiently- Conceptualize, write and publish various communications related documents such as Press Releases, Feature Stories, Tour Press Releases, Player Guides, Fan Book, News Releases, etc.- Manage and conduct press conferences & interviews for specific LPGA Tournaments- Proactively pitch key story ideas relative to LPGA business and LPGA members to top international consumer/business and entertainment media outlets- Assist with managing the relationship with the LPGA's PR agency of record to leverage opportunities for placement of players on international TV and print outlets- Secure high-profile player appearances at auxiliary media opportunities and corporate media outreach to promote the business successes of the LPGA- Write and produce content for multiple LPGA social media platforms and the LPGA Online Media Center- Liaison for print, television and radio requests for player interviews- Research, monitor and measure media coverage Show less

Middle School Cross Country Coach

• Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

East Grand Rapids Middle School boys and girls Cross Country coach leading 64 student-athletes. Responsible for organizing workouts, practice and meet schedule, as well as roster. East Grand Rapids Middle School boys and girls Cross Country coach leading 64 student-athletes. Responsible for organizing workouts, practice and meet schedule, as well as roster.

Sports Reporter and Anchor

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

- Sports Anchor and Enterprise Reporter at No. 1 station in Top-40 market - Produce and anchor 6, 10, and 11 pm sportscasts - Live reporting from various sports events nationwide - Produce and anchor Sports Overtime, weekly 30-minute sportscast - Photographer/Videographer editing content using Avid Media Composer - Website manager, creating new content and increasing viewer reach - Highly proficient in iNews - Sports Anchor and Enterprise Reporter at No. 1 station in Top-40 market - Produce and anchor 6, 10, and 11 pm sportscasts - Live reporting from various sports events nationwide - Produce and anchor Sports Overtime, weekly 30-minute sportscast - Photographer/Videographer editing content using Avid Media Composer - Website manager, creating new content and increasing viewer reach - Highly proficient in iNews

First Tee Starter

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

- Announcer for Meijer LPGA Classic including tee times and player names before round - Announcer for Meijer LPGA Classic including tee times and player names before round

Football Writer

• Jan 2014 - Sep 2016

- FWAA member - Staff writer and Big 12 expert for Pick Six Previews (http://www.picksixpreviews.com) - Contribute articles and columns about Big 12 and national college football scene - Conduct extensive research and interviews for thorough, entertaining, and informational work - FWAA member - Staff writer and Big 12 expert for Pick Six Previews (http://www.picksixpreviews.com) - Contribute articles and columns about Big 12 and national college football scene - Conduct extensive research and interviews for thorough, entertaining, and informational work

Camera Utility

• Aug 2015 - Sep 2015

1) Parab for Oklahoma State @ Central Michigan football game on Sept. 3 - Attended ESPNU gameday production meetings - Worked with Athena Ross to coordinate assignment - Onsite contacts were Paul McDonald and Jenny McIver 2) Runner for Oregon @ Michigan State football game weekend of Sept. 11-12 - Worked with Duho Song to coordinate assignment - Onsite contacts were Lindsay Bohlen and Lance Haring - Attended College Gameday and ESPN gameday production meetings - Assisted ESPN on ABC broadcast during the game, specifically Gary DeMarco and booth Show less

Producer and Director

• Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

- For the Safety of the Game- Produced and directed 30-minute documentary on concussions in football- Conducted approximately two years of research and established budget for travel expenses- Worked with East Mississippi Community College QB coach Clint Trickett as the main character- Coordinated interviews with 12 total characters, as well as gathering b-roll footage- Interviewed players, coaches, medical professionals, and safety experts across the United States- Wrote script, created graphics, and edited piece with Adobe Premiere Pro- Heartland Emmy nominee Show less

Assistant Director

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

- OUTV Sports- Executive producer/webmaster/video production manager/assignments and story editor- Led team of 50+ students and faculty in coverage of all University of Oklahoma sports- Established beat teams and Listserv to increase productivity and direct efforts- Covered Oklahoma City sports events including the OKC Thunder and OKC Dodgers- Gathered footage and highlights, as well as interviews, with Sony and Nikon cameras- Created, approved, and finalized sportscast rundown, VO/SOTs, and feature stories- Edited video with Final Cut Pro, Final Cut X, and Adobe Premiere Pro- Advanced Sports Reporting class teacher assistant Show less

Production Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

- Live 30-minute sports show aired nationally on Fox Sports SW and Fox College Sports Central- Served in various roles including production assistant/floor manager/crew chief/host- Produced first-ever "Best of Sooner Sports Pad" over Summer 2015- Approved and finalized weekly feature stories and show rundown- Led team of 25+ students and faculty

Graduate Advisor

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

- Live, daily 30-minute student produced newscast OU Nightly- Assisted with set-up and production of live shots, both local and national- Oversaw team of 30+ undergraduate students helping direct daily coverage- Served in various leadership roles including production assistant/crew chief/webmaster/anchor

Executive Producer

• Aug 2013 - May 2015

- Oversaw daily operations of The Wire- Executive producer and director for University of Oklahoma online radio station- Production assistant, play-by-play, and color commentator for OU Hockey broadcasts- Directed rebranding/transition to 95.5 FM while maintaining and understanding FCC regulations- Integrated training schedule for DJ's, concert schedule for coverage, social media/website utility- The Wire class teacher assistant

Marketing and Promotions Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

- Comprised of 11 radio stations in West Michigan and part of iHeart Media - Established budget spreadsheets and created graphics for events - Attended weekly production meetings and particular station production meetings - Production assistant and webmaster for ESPN 96.1 and WOOD 1300, directing social media, production, and show editing efforts - Lead intern for the marketing and promotion of events with all stations including, but not limited to, B-93 Birthday Bash, Taste of Grand Rapids, Maranda Park Parties, and Muskegon Bike Time Show less

Camera Utility

• Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

1) Utility/Grip personnel at OU women's basketball game against Baylor on Feb. 3 - Assignment included coiling cables on the sidelines with ESPN's handheld camera operators, as well as handling lighting and audio equipment - Attended gameday production meetings - Worked with producers and directors to understand and coordinate coverage plan - Onsite contact was Ops Producer Renee George - Assisted hand-held camera operators during the game, specifically Chris Seibel - Worked with Shannon Hillseth of Kwokman Productions, LLC to set-up assignment 2) Utility/Grip personnel at OU men's basketball game against Kansas St. on Feb. 22 - Attended gameday production meetings - Worked with producers and directors to understand and coordinate coverage plan 3) Runner for ESPNU coverage of Red River baseball on April 13 - Assisted play-by-play announcer, Dari Nowkhah - Arranged Nowkhah's visit to OU's Gaylord College and conducted sit-down interview after visit Show less

Multimedia Journalist

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

- Multimedia Journalist that utilized Sony XD Cam and member of MBA 1st place team for Fox 17 Blitz- Shot local West Michigan high school football games, gathering highlights and interviews, and editing with Final Cut Pro for Fox 17 Blitz- Covered other local West Michigan high school sports, as well as regional Michigan college and professional sports, including Michigan State, Michigan, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, the Detroit Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, and Lions- Beat reporter for Notre Dame and directed efforts for coverage during National Championship run- Gathered highlights from events, attended press conferences and media days, and conducted interviews with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes and coaches- Prepared VO/SOTs for nightly sportscast including writing scripts- Published stories for the Fox 17 website that included video and various multimedia- Production assistant and reporter for sports live shots Show less

Sports Department Intern

• Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

Worked under sports anchors, Mr. Steve Amorose and Mrs. Tara Hernandez, as well as with part-time sports photographers to cover daily sporting events, press conferences, games and feature stories. Responsibilities included: managing the sports ticker which runs across the bottom of the screen during the sportscast and gives fans updates on games and final scores, writing articles recapping and previewing events and stories for the Fox 17 Sports website, filmed events, conducted interviews of players and coaches, and edited and prepared VO/SOTs for sportscast on nightly news. Was provided with an opportunity to shoot, edit and practice stand-ups and anchor demos. Show less

Pro Shop Assistant

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

- Private membership golf club- Worked in Pro Shop managing golf outings and overall running of the course- Coordinated events and established spreadsheets for communication efforts

Bag Boy

• Apr 2007 - Aug 2013

- Manage upkeep of range, carts, and clubs- Responsible for quality customer service and attending to members'​ needs- Worked in bag room preparing members' clubs including cleaning clubs and setting up carts

Vice President of Communications

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

- Vice President of Communications and Alumni Volunteer Corporation member - Coordinated the Save a Life Tour event at GVSU through persistent fundraising - Worked with 80+ active members and thousands of alumni to plan major events - Developed monthly newsletter for Chapter and Alumni to enhance coordination/communication of events - Vice President of Communications and Alumni Volunteer Corporation member - Coordinated the Save a Life Tour event at GVSU through persistent fundraising - Worked with 80+ active members and thousands of alumni to plan major events - Developed monthly newsletter for Chapter and Alumni to enhance coordination/communication of events

Staff Writer

• Dec 2010 - Dec 2012

- Staff writer and assistant editor for the Sports section - Worked closely with GVSU’s Athletic Department throughout tenure - Extensively used AP Style, writing and editing pieces for publication - Volleyball, baseball, and track & field beat writer, contributing two articles each week under deadline - Staff writer and assistant editor for the Sports section - Worked closely with GVSU’s Athletic Department throughout tenure - Extensively used AP Style, writing and editing pieces for publication - Volleyball, baseball, and track & field beat writer, contributing two articles each week under deadline

Broadcaster

• Aug 2006 - Apr 2009

- First role was as a color commentator - Transitioned into play-by-play announcer role - Led efforts for broadcasts of local West Michigan high school sports and events - Productions included high school football, basketball, and baseball, as well as various parades - First role was as a color commentator - Transitioned into play-by-play announcer role - Led efforts for broadcasts of local West Michigan high school sports and events - Productions included high school football, basketball, and baseball, as well as various parades