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About Me

  

Education

Florida Southern College | Lakeland, Fla. | Graduated: May 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Advertising and Public Relations; Minor: Spanish

Coker University | Hartsville, S.C. | Graduated: May 2020

Masters: Collegiate Athletic Administration


Work History

First Revolution Marketing | Lakeland, Fla. | May 2026

Full Time – Marketing Operations Manager

  • Manage day-to-day marketing and operational initiatives while providing direct support to the Agency CEO across client services, executive operations, and administrative functions.
  • Create and manage social media content, marketing materials, graphics, presentations, newsletters, and client-facing reports to support agency branding and communication efforts.
  • Coordinate client logistics, executive scheduling, vendor relationships, contracts, webinars, events, and special projects in a fast-paced agency environment.
  • Maintain organizational systems including SharePoint documentation, project management workflows, and digital filing systems to improve efficiency and recordkeeping accuracy.
  • Assist with billing operations and utilize platforms including Mailchimp, Teamwork, DocuSign, Duda, and Adobe Photoshop to support marketing and operational initiatives.
  • Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while exercising independent judgment, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and strong communication in support of agency operations and client needs.



  

Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, Fla. | November 2023 – May 2026

Full Time – Director of Communications for Athletics 

  • Primary communications contact for all 20 varsity athletic programs, including nationally ranked programs such as No. 1 men’s tennis (2024) and No. 1 softball (2026) 
  • Directed a full-time staff of three, along with student workers and interns, overseeing all athletic communications operations and game day staffing 
  • Managed and updated SaintLeoLions.com, department social media accounts, historical archives, statistics, and digital communications content 
  • Oversaw production and management of all broadcasts on the Sunshine State Conference Digital Network 
  • Served as the department’s in-house graphic designer and managed the athletics BoxOutSports account for creative templates and branding consistency 
  • Wrote press releases, feature stories, recaps, awards nominations, and player and coach biographies 
  • Worked extensively with local and national media outlets during Saint Leo softball’s run to the 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s College World Series, resulting in multiple television, digital, and viral media features 
  • Oversaw athletic communications operations for three NCAA Division II Regional Championships (2024 Men’s Tennis & Baseball; 2025 Softball) 
  • Covered men’s tennis during its 2024 NCAA Division II semifinal run and traveled with softball during postseason competition 
  • Served on multiple departmental committees, including the Saint Leo Spirit Team, Athletics Hall of Fame, and fundraising initiatives


University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pa. | September 2021 - June 2023

Full Time – Assistant Director of Communications for Athletics (SB, WTEN, WREST, WSOC)

  • Primary media contact for Softball, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Soccer, and Wrestling
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating all social media accounts for the teams previously listed
  • Responsible for keeping stats and updating social media accounts during games
  • Responsible for coordinating interviews with local and national media for coaches and student-athletes
  • Maintain and update PennAthletics.com
  • Hosted the 2022 NCAA MBB Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight, & the 119th EIWA Championships (2023)
  • Writing press releases, awards, game previews and recaps
  • Writing and updating players’ and coaches’ online bios


Florida Southern College | Lakeland, Fla. | February 2018 – September 2021

Full Time – Assistant Director of Communications for Athletics (BVB, M&W GOLF, M&WLAX, WSOC, SB, M&W SWIM, M&WTEN, social media)

  • Primary media contact for Beach Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Swimming, Men’s & Women’s Tennis
  • Served as Secondary contact for Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Swimming, and Men's Soccer
  • Served as the in-house graphic designer for FSC athletics
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating all social media accounts for Florida Southern Athletics
  • Oversee student staff of 25+ undergraduate students
  • Oversee all Athletic Communication game day staff and operations
  • Maintain and update FSCMocs.com
  • Produce weekly basketball publication for booster members as well as various sport publications for donors
  • Responsible for Florida Southern’s BoxOutSports account (graphic template service)
  • Served as a member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce (EDIT)
  • Hosted multiple conference and regional championships across a multitude of sports


South Atlantic Conference | Rock Hill, S.C. | August 2017 – January 2018

Full Time Intern - Strategic Communication Coordinator (MSOC, WSOC, VB, MBB, WBB)

  • Assist in the graphic design and editing of South Atlantic Conference publications
  • Write, edit and post press releases
  • Assist in the production of South Atlantic Conference video features
  • Conceptualize and execute graphics for the South Atlantic Conference Website (TheSAC.com)
  • Inputting schedules to the SAC Website (TheSAC.com)
  • Assist with the SAC’s social media initiatives on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
  • Research and help maintain the South Atlantic Conference Record Book
  • Representing the South Atlantic Conference at various Championships and events on campus
  • Assist with other departments in the SAC office
  • Nightly Scoreshots for assigned sports
  • Produced SAC Daily Dose (a tri-weekly sports episode)


Atlantic 10 Conference | Newport News, Va. | September 2016 – May 2017

Full Time Intern – Championship Intern: Women’s Basketball & Olympic Sports

  • Assist with administrative duties within the Conference Office
  • Assist with the preparation and follow-up of each of the Conference’s 21 championships (team/coaches’ packets, credentials, event equipment/merchandise)
  • Assist with host institutions/site preparation and sport committees
  • Provide on-site championship support as needed


Sunshine State Conference | Melbourne, Fla. | January - May 2016

Full-Time Intern - Operational internship learning the management of an NCAA Division II Conference office

  • Sports Information and Championships Responsible for social media content and graphics for conference activities
  • Assist in development and execution of logistical plans for conference championship activities (Swimming, Basketball, & Lacrosse)
  • Create poll stories for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Swimming, Lacrosse and Golf 
  • Maintain databases, updated standings & rankings and compliance records
  • Validate NCAA NLI’s and assist with evaluation of NCAA Financial Aid legislation for NCAA Compliance


St. Pete Bowl | St. Petersburg, Fla. | December, 2015

Intern

  • Assisted and observed public relations staff during bowl week activities
  • Recorded quotes from interviews with players and coaches and transcribed them to be put in the daily recap
  • Worked with media to provide updated game day statistics and coordinate bowl week logistics
  • Worked in the media room checking in media and passing out credentials and parking passes for the week leading up to the game


Lakeland Flying Tigers | Lakeland, Fla. | May – September, 2015

Usher – Reported to Zach Burek, GM Florida Operations

  • Assisted in creating a pleasant ballpark atmosphere for the fans and players and coaches
  • Greeted fans and helped them locate their seats prior to and during games
  • Scanned tickets and passed out promotional giveaways as needed
  • Worked as crowd control during the games – made sure kids were safe and not in harm if they were not paying attention to the field


Florida Southern College | Lakeland, Fla. | 2012 - 2015 

Intern, Athletic Department | Fall 2015

  • Assisted in three key areas of Sports Information Department, NCAA Compliance and Marketing/ Promotion 
  • Created a template that public address announcers used at all events
  • Maintained accurate database information on financial aid & academic tracking
  • Wrote Bios and updated website information & assisted with game day preparation 

Student Worker, Sports Information Department

  • Kept official score sheet for men’s and women's soccer games
  • Managed scoreboard for various sporting events
  • Rotated work shifts for baseball, basketball, lacrosse, softball and volleyball
  • Worked NCAA DII Men’s Basketball South Regional Championship Tournament – March 2014 & 2015

Student Manager, Baseball Team | Henley Field | Spring 2013 - Spring 2015 

  • Responsible for all practice setup and cleanup activities on a daily basis.
  • Assisted Head Coach Lance Niekro, assistant coaches and trainers as needed and catered to umpires in between doubleheaders
  • Helped to create a quality atmosphere by interacting with fans on game days
  • Maintained home clubhouse during season


Toronto/Dunedin Blue Jays | Dunedin, Fla. | Spring 2012 and 2013 Office Intern – Reported to Shelby Nelson, GM Florida Operations

  • Developed Excel files with season ticket holders and fans information for mailings
  • Worked in Jays Shop with retail sales and handling apparel
  • Created credentials for staff, players and media for 2013 Florida State League (FSL) All-Star Game
  • Served as a Bat Boy for Spring Training and worked with Clubhouse manager during FSL season
  • Set-up press box prior to FSL games and delivered starting lineups and pregame notes to coach’s offices


Activities

  • Lambda Chi Alpha (Epsilon Xi) · Catholic Student Organization
  • Attended 2017 NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar at the NCAA Headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind.
  • Assisted Florida Southern Sports Information at 2017 NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse Final Four Championship in Bloomsburg, Pa.
  • Volunteered for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission for the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship game in Tampa, Fla. 
  • Worked for ESPN at 2015 NCAA DI Women’s Basketball Regional Championship Tournament in Tampa, Fla.
  • Worked with SID at 2016 NCAA DI American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship in Orlando, Fla.
  • Worked PR for the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, Fla. (2019, 2021, 2024, 2025)
  • Worked PR for the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational (2025, 2026)
  • Was a spotter for the official statistician for the 2020 Cure Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
  • Served as the official scorer for numerous Big Ten softball games during the spring of 2021 in Leesburg, Fla.
  • Worked as the host institution for the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight
  • Served as the host SID for the 119th EIWA Championships (2023)
  • Served as a media relations volunteer for the 2023 NCAA DI MLAX Championship
  • Served as a media relations volunteer for the 2023 NCAA DII & DIII MLAX Championship games
  • Served as a locker room steward for the 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Basketball Final Four and Championship game and 2026 MBB First and Second Round in Tampa with USF Athletics.
  • Worked as a host and food runner at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub in Philadelphia from July-November 2023 

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