Experience
Media Director/Announcer, CRSA Sprints - December 2023-present
- Preparing and announcing around 20 races throughout a season
- Writing press releases previewing and recapping a race weekend, in addition to any news related to CRSA
- Creating content for social media, be driver interviews or updates during a race
Play-by-Play, NJCAA - November 2022-present
- Commentator of NJCAA Division III Men's Soccer, Men's Basketball, and Women's Lacrosse National Championship
- Worked with a production group on preparing pre-game notes and interviewing coaches pre-tournament for research
Announcer and Reporter, Land of Legends Raceway - June 2021-Present
- Fill in pit reporter and announcer for at-track PA and Land of Legends TV webcase
- Providing race winner interviews in victory lane along with sponsors
- Addressing the fans in attendance and watching our live stream when calling the races, mentioning sponsors, and prepping for broadcasts
- Work featured on DIRTVision for live streams
- Part of a team in 2023 that averaged 10k viewers a night
Columnist, Race Pro Weekly - November 2020-Present
- Covered local races in Western NY
- Write post-race recaps on event throughout the night
- Gathering quotes from drivers on race, or exclusive content
- Was a part of a team in 2021 that had over 88 million views that year
On-Air Talent, ROC Sports Network - October 2019-Present
- Host of RSN Trackside, motorsports talk show
- Interview drivers from local short track and national level
- Cover local races on the dirt and stock car level, produce own content
- In charge of prep of rundown, plus gather footage for packages
- 2023 featured 147, views on Facebook, a 24% increase from last year
- Play-by-play for high school hockey and Flower City Union soccer, professional team in NISA
News Reporter, Board Operator, and Sunday DJ; WCJW CJ Country - January 2019-Present
- Board operator for NASCAR Cup and High School sports broadcasts
- Voice track on-air breaks for Sunday shift from 12-6pm
- Fill-in voice for high school football and basketball
- Tech support for remote broadcasts
- Barter with on-air affiliates on commercial breaks
- Download Sunday Morning Programming and insert it into the log
Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Brockport Golden Eagles - January 2018-Present
- Voice of Golden Eagle Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, and Hockey
- In charge of setup and teardown of broadcast equipment
- Prepare notes of nuggets of both teams, talk with players and coaches gathering more insight
- Brought viewers into the game during the 2021 Spring season when no fans were allowed in the stand due to COVID-19
- Called SUNYAC Tournaments (Men's Basketball) and NCAA Tournaments (Football, Men's Basketball, Baseball)
Content Creator and Announcer, RUSH Racing Series - April 2022-December 2023
- Interview drivers and create content for RUSH's Late Model Facebook page
- Increased views and engagements by over 100% each season
- Create ideas to enhance fan experience, from replica checks to mini wristbands
- Fill-in announcer when needed, interviewing podium and dash winner
Play-by-Play, Flower City Union - March-October 2022
- In conjunction with RSN, lead voice for newest soccer club in Rochester, NY that plays in NISA
- Prep with rosters and do research on both clubs
Contributor, FanSided - January 2020-April 2021
- Contributor for FanSided's Beyond The Flag, a website providing racing analysis
Providing feature pieces and analysis in NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and other forms of motorsports
Music DJ, Batavia Muckdogs - June 2017-September 2020
- Control Audio of the In-Game Presentation
- Backup Play-by-Play announcer
- Help create production scripts
- Create & display signs on LED Board
- Help out with tarp pulling
2017: Broadcasting Internship turned into a part-time job in 2018
Sports Reporter, WBSU 89.1 The Point - January 2018-December 2019
- Play-by-Play voice of Brockport Golden Eagle Football, High School Hockey, and select Golden Eagle Basketball games
- Prepare for specific games gathering news and notes of events for previews
-In-Game host for High School Football and provided out-of-town scores
-Wrote/Produced Sports Reports live on radio
- Produced sports broadcasts for high school football and collegiate athletics
-Created/Produced Sports Packages in high school and professional levels of the Rochester Americans, Rochester Knighthawks, Rochester Red Wings and the Buffalo Sabres
-Promoted to Assistant Sports Director from September 2018-November 2018 and Sports Director from December 2018-April 2019
- Produced various spots in Production Department to promote programming
On-Air Talent, WGCC 90.7 FM - August 2016-May 2018
-Produced a one hour sports talk show dedicated to motorsports
-Lead Play-by-Play voice of GCC Cougar Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball
-Promoted to co-station manager in August 2017-May 2018
Media Director/Announcer, CRSA Sprints - December 2023-present
- Preparing and announcing around 20 races throughout a season
- Writing press releases previewing and recapping a race weekend, in addition to any news related to CRSA
- Creating content for social media, be driver interviews or updates during a race
Play-by-Play, NJCAA - November 2022-present
- Commentator of NJCAA Division III Men's Soccer, Men's Basketball, and Women's Lacrosse National Championship
- Worked with a production group on preparing pre-game notes and interviewing coaches pre-tournament for research
Announcer and Reporter, Land of Legends Raceway - June 2021-Present
- Fill in pit reporter and announcer for at-track PA and Land of Legends TV webcase
- Providing race winner interviews in victory lane along with sponsors
- Addressing the fans in attendance and watching our live stream when calling the races, mentioning sponsors, and prepping for broadcasts
- Work featured on DIRTVision for live streams
- Part of a team in 2023 that averaged 10k viewers a night
Columnist, Race Pro Weekly - November 2020-Present
- Covered local races in Western NY
- Write post-race recaps on event throughout the night
- Gathering quotes from drivers on race, or exclusive content
- Was a part of a team in 2021 that had over 88 million views that year
On-Air Talent, ROC Sports Network - October 2019-Present
- Host of RSN Trackside, motorsports talk show
- Interview drivers from local short track and national level
- Cover local races on the dirt and stock car level, produce own content
- In charge of prep of rundown, plus gather footage for packages
- 2023 featured 147, views on Facebook, a 24% increase from last year
- Play-by-play for high school hockey and Flower City Union soccer, professional team in NISA
News Reporter, Board Operator, and Sunday DJ; WCJW CJ Country - January 2019-Present
- Board operator for NASCAR Cup and High School sports broadcasts
- Voice track on-air breaks for Sunday shift from 12-6pm
- Fill-in voice for high school football and basketball
- Tech support for remote broadcasts
- Barter with on-air affiliates on commercial breaks
- Download Sunday Morning Programming and insert it into the log
Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Brockport Golden Eagles - January 2018-Present
- Voice of Golden Eagle Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, and Hockey
- In charge of setup and teardown of broadcast equipment
- Prepare notes of nuggets of both teams, talk with players and coaches gathering more insight
- Brought viewers into the game during the 2021 Spring season when no fans were allowed in the stand due to COVID-19
- Called SUNYAC Tournaments (Men's Basketball) and NCAA Tournaments (Football, Men's Basketball, Baseball)
Content Creator and Announcer, RUSH Racing Series - April 2022-December 2023
- Interview drivers and create content for RUSH's Late Model Facebook page
- Increased views and engagements by over 100% each season
- Create ideas to enhance fan experience, from replica checks to mini wristbands
- Fill-in announcer when needed, interviewing podium and dash winner
Play-by-Play, Flower City Union - March-October 2022
- In conjunction with RSN, lead voice for newest soccer club in Rochester, NY that plays in NISA
- Prep with rosters and do research on both clubs
Contributor, FanSided - January 2020-April 2021
- Contributor for FanSided's Beyond The Flag, a website providing racing analysis
Providing feature pieces and analysis in NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and other forms of motorsports
Music DJ, Batavia Muckdogs - June 2017-September 2020
- Control Audio of the In-Game Presentation
- Backup Play-by-Play announcer
- Help create production scripts
- Create & display signs on LED Board
- Help out with tarp pulling
2017: Broadcasting Internship turned into a part-time job in 2018
Sports Reporter, WBSU 89.1 The Point - January 2018-December 2019
- Play-by-Play voice of Brockport Golden Eagle Football, High School Hockey, and select Golden Eagle Basketball games
- Prepare for specific games gathering news and notes of events for previews
-In-Game host for High School Football and provided out-of-town scores
-Wrote/Produced Sports Reports live on radio
- Produced sports broadcasts for high school football and collegiate athletics
-Created/Produced Sports Packages in high school and professional levels of the Rochester Americans, Rochester Knighthawks, Rochester Red Wings and the Buffalo Sabres
-Promoted to Assistant Sports Director from September 2018-November 2018 and Sports Director from December 2018-April 2019
- Produced various spots in Production Department to promote programming
On-Air Talent, WGCC 90.7 FM - August 2016-May 2018
-Produced a one hour sports talk show dedicated to motorsports
-Lead Play-by-Play voice of GCC Cougar Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball
-Promoted to co-station manager in August 2017-May 2018
Skills
Public Speaking
Social Media
Quick Learner
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
WideOrbit
OBS Streamlabs
Public Speaking
Social Media
Quick Learner
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
WideOrbit
OBS Streamlabs
Education
St. Bonaventure University - St. Bonaventure, NY - M.A. Sports Journalism - In-Progress
The College at Brockport, SUNY - Brockport, NY - B.A. Journalism & Broadcasting - December 2019
Genesee Community College, SUNY - Batavia, NY - A.S. Communications & Media Arts - December 2017
St. Bonaventure University - St. Bonaventure, NY - M.A. Sports Journalism - In-Progress
The College at Brockport, SUNY - Brockport, NY - B.A. Journalism & Broadcasting - December 2019
Genesee Community College, SUNY - Batavia, NY - A.S. Communications & Media Arts - December 2017
References
Gary Sajdak
Sports Director, ROC Sports Network
(585) 750-4252
[email protected]
Gil Burgmaster
Associate Athletic Director, SUNY Brockport
(315) 368-7075
[email protected]
Steven Ovens
Announcer, Land of Legends Raceway and Turn 5 Media
(315) 729-3825
[email protected]
Additional references can be provided upon request
Sports Director, ROC Sports Network
(585) 750-4252
[email protected]
Gil Burgmaster
Associate Athletic Director, SUNY Brockport
(315) 368-7075
[email protected]
Steven Ovens
Announcer, Land of Legends Raceway and Turn 5 Media
(315) 729-3825
[email protected]
Additional references can be provided upon request