Broadcasting Experience

• West Michigan Whitecaps (Baseball - Class-A, Detroit Tigers)

  • Play-by-Play Radio Broadcaster/Media Relations, 2010-current
  • Voted 2014 Midwest League Broadcaster of the Year
  • Expanded “Whitecaps’ Radio Network” into regional four-station network
  • Developed/expanded popular “Baffle Ben” trivia segment to engage fans through social media and attract sponsorship
  • 2014: Helped organization overcome devastating fire and host All-Star Game

• Evanston Township HS (Basketball - Boys & Girls, IHSA Class 4A)

  • Play-by-Play TV Broadcaster, 2013-current
  • Brought professional-grade broadcast to alma mater
  • Increased exposure for broadcasts through marketing/social media

• Quad Cities River Bandits (Baseball - Class-A, St. Louis Cardinals)

  • Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations, 2005-2009
  • Key contributor to 64% increase in per-game attendance from 2007-2009
  • Key contributor to organization’s complete rebranding in 2008
  • Lone full-time staff member retained through ownership change in 2007

• Midwest Fall Wood Bat Showcase (Baseball)

  
  Play-by-Play Radio Broadcaster

• Bakita & Grey Morning Show, 107.3FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

  
  Guest Host, 2010

• iSportscaster Website

  
  Podcase Radio Host, 2005-2006

• WRGW Student Radio (George Washington University)

  
  Basketball Broadcaster and Producer, 2001-2003
  Radio Talk Show Host and Producer, 2001-2003

Other Front Office Experience

• Media Relations

  - All aspects of media relations for professional sports team.

• Writing

  - Specializing in feature stories, journalistic pieces, etc.

• Corporate Sales

  - Specializing in engaging, mutually beneficial partnerships.

• Print Publications

  - Writing, editing and layout for team publications.

• Community Relations

  - Experience in public speaking & other community appearances.

• Website

  - Creating and maintaining website to maximize information and ease of use.

• E-mail Marketing

  - E-mail blasts, e-marketing newsletters, etc.

• All-Star Games

  - Worked All-Star Games in 2004 (EL), 2006 (MWL) & 2014 (MWL).

• Interns

  - Hiring and managing full staff of interns & specialized broadcast/media intern.

Education

• M.A., Sports Administration - Northwestern University, `08
• B.A., History - George Washington University, `04
  (Minors in Journalism, Communications, and Judaic Studies)