GoTime Media
Publisher and Editor – MiSports Magazine
Setting the direction and tone of Michigan's newest all-sports publication. Overseeing all aspects of the publishing process, including distribution, subscriber base development, marketing, generation of brand awareness, hiring and managing of writers and interns, and creation of sales materials. Also responsible for all story development, writing of feature and filler material, editing according to AP guidelines, and working with Art Director to ensure solid and professional design. Also working with GoTime to assist in the development of new titles using my years of publication start-up experience.
Score Publishing
Director of Publications
Serving as Publisher and Editor in Chief for two monthly sports publications and six Web sites. Responsible for all story development, writing of feature and filler material, assembling of multiple writing staffs, writer management, coverage of area sports teams, player and staff interviews, editing according to AP guidelines, working with Art Director to ensure solid and professional design. Also responsible for the direction, style, and content of all related marketing and sales materials.
The Stampede
Contributing Writer
Responsibilities included writing of monthly features, including community-themed pieces, bios of University of Colorado Alumni, and regular updates on University of Colorado Athletics.
Mile High Sports Magazine
Online Editor
Responsibilities included daily maintenance of the magazine’s Web site, regular posting of Weblogs, moderation of site forum, occasional contributions to the magazine, assistance with assembling the daily newsletter, and minor marketing of the Web site.
Motor City Sports Magazine
Editor in Chief
As founder and part-owner, responsibilities included assembling a writing staff, managing content and layout of the magazine, managing the editorial budget, editing according to the AP Stylebook, initiating relationships with area professional sports teams, working with sales representatives to increase advertising sales revenues through the production of quality marketing materials, and writing/editing of monthly columns.
Pistons.com
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Guest Columnist
I was selected as one of four guest columnists to submit regular opinion pieces to the official Web site of the Detroit Pistons during the 2003 off-season.
Vicksburg Commercial-Express
Prep Basketball Stringer
Responsibilities included covering boys’ basketball games for numerous area high schools. Stories appeared weekly in over 10,000 households.