Journalism

 

Ontario Basketball Association

Sideline Reporter & Digital Host

  • Served as a digital host for Ontario Basketball’s social platforms, interviewing subjects live on Instagram, as well as served as a sideline reporter for 2020 OSBA Finals

  • Created social media posts, took photos, recorded videos, and wrote blog posts to create engaging content for online audiences about Ontario Basketball’s community initiatives

The Ryersonian

Sports Editor & Reporter

  • Assigned, edited, and wrote stories about sports at Ryerson University and the downtown Toronto community while managing video producers and graphic editors to produce print, television, and digital sports content

  • Gave feedback to reporters on story ideas, writing, and interviews with subjects

RyersonianTV: This Week

Production Assistant

  • Recorded sports, arts, and news reporter pieces using stock footage from CBC and Reuters while gaining experience on a television newscast

  • Assisted in the control room with camera cuts, the sound board, teleprompter, and video switcher to ensure the smooth flow of the weekly news broadcast

The Eyeopener

Sports Reporter

  • Pitched and wrote long- and short-form articles containing analysis of Ryerson University’s varsity sports teams by conducting research and in-depth interviews with subjects

  • Honed my attention to detail when editing written and visual communication, as well as learned how to take direction from an editor

RUtv News

Sports Editor

  • Produced quality Ryerson- and Toronto-based sports news optimized for the web and social media platforms

  • Provided guidance to my team of web writers, on-air reporters, and video journalists, many of whom were first- and second-year Journalism and Radio & Television Arts students

Barons Basketball Update

Founder

  • Wrote a bi-weekly newsletter with game analysis, stat summaries, and interviews updating the student body on the progress of the Oakwood Collegiate senior boys’ basketball team

  • Served as the social media coordinator providing audiences with live coverage of games on Twitter

Communications

 

Freelance

Public Relations Manager

  • Work as a media savvy and creative PR manager where I write and edit copy for clients, including professional athletes and entrepreneurs, for a variety of platforms (social, print, video, website, events, etc.) while building my client base with working professionals

  • Was most recently responsible for writing the website copy for the launch of PS43 Foundation, the charitable foundation of NBA Champion, Pascal Siakam, as well as the press release for the foundation’s first program

Par-lay Sports and Entertainment

Media Relations and Social Impact Intern

  • Explored avenues for NBA G-League clients in the PR space while working with agents to set up interviews and appearances

  • Assisted in promotion and prospecting of partners for client charitable events and endorsement opportunities

Toronto Raptors

Communications Coordinator

  • Assisted with Zoom media availabilities and broadcast interviews, compiled daily news clips, and assisted in writing game notes and press releases

  • Executed other game day media logistics during home games (pre-COVID) and maintained positive relationships with local and international media both in-person and virtually

Toronto Raptors

Media Relations Intern

  • Helped maintain the operations of the media relations department during the Raptors championship season

  • Prepared information packets for visiting teams and delivered them to the hotel, as well as put together media credentials and compiled daily news clips about the team and organization

Basketball Operations

 

NBA Las Vegas Summer League

Operations Intern

  • Assisted in the day-to-day operations of various departments of Summer League including, but not limited to, game operations, statistics, and concourse entertainment at the world-class sporting event

Ryerson Men’s Basketball

Basketball Operations Manager

  • Assisted the head coach with professional projects as well as daily tasks while assisting the Director of Basketball Operations during practices, games, and major events, and assisted coaches and the players with media prep and post-game interviews

Ontario Basketball Association

Community Development Assistant

  • Assisted with community development programs and events, skill development clinics, promotional materials, social media, and website blog posts to ensure success for all those involved in Ontario Basketball’s community initiatives

Teaching

 

X (Ryerson) School of Journalism

Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Currently a teaching assistant for Designing Journalism

  • Previous classes include: Visualizing Facts (Winter 2021) and Boosting Media Techniques (Winter 2021)

City of Toronto

Recreational Program Instructor

  • Explored avenues for NBA G-League clients in the PR space while working with agents to set up interviews and appearances

  • Assisted in promotion and prospecting of partners for client charitable events and endorsement opportunities

Toronto District School Board

Elementary Teaching Assistant (Volunteer)

  • Assisted with Zoom media availabilities and broadcast interviews, compiled daily news clips, and assisted in writing game notes and press releases

  • Executed other game day media logistics during home games (pre-COVID) and maintained positive relationships with local and international media both in-person and virtually

Education

 

Master of Professional Communication

X (Ryerson) University (2020-2021)

Bachelor of Journalism

X (Ryerson) University (2015-2019)