RESUME

Sports Photographer | Videographer | Content Creator

I've spent more than 15 years working in sports media, with experience in photography, videography, social media, broadcasting, and creative production. My work has included professional baseball and hockey, live-event coverage, photo editing, and developing content that helps teams and organizations connect with their audiences.

From capturing moments during games to producing features and managing digital content, I've built my career around finding and telling stories through sports.

Sports Photography & Media Experience

Major League Baseball / Minor League Baseball

Live Content Creator | March 2025 – Present

  • Capture photography and video during Minor League Baseball games for distribution across MLB digital platforms and affiliated clubs.

  • Produce and deliver live-game content, highlighting game action, player personalities, and moments surrounding the sport.

  • Provide visual content for immediate publication and long-term archival use within MLB's media ecosystem.

  • Selected to cover the 2026 Triple-A National Championship in Las Vegas.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts / Hershey Bears

Social Media Content Creator | November 2021 – February 2024

  • Managed photography, videography, graphics, and social media content creation for the Hershey Bears, including coverage of every home game.

  • Produced and published content highlighting players, fans, team accomplishments, and behind-the-scenes moments throughout two Calder Cup championship seasons.

  • Helped grow the organization's social media audience by more than 60,000 followers over approximately two and a half years, the largest increase in the American Hockey League during that period.

  • Increased social media engagement by more than 300% across key performance categories.

  • Worked with the sales and marketing departments to develop content opportunities, review analytics, and support organizational initiatives.

  • Helped develop Hershey Bears Authentics, a program selling authenticated game-used and team-issued equipment.

The Upper Deck Company

Photo Editor – Hockey | January 2021 – August 2021

  • Selected, edited, and prepared professional hockey photography for Upper Deck trading card products.

  • Edited, categorized, and archived NHL game photography for use across current and future products.

  • Supported additional projects involving entertainment, professional wrestling, and other licensed properties.

Chocolate Hockey

Founder | October 2010 – November 2021

  • Founded and operated an independent sports media outlet focused on the Hershey Bears and hockey throughout Central Pennsylvania.

  • Covered the Hershey Bears for more than a decade, producing photography, video features, interviews, written articles, and game coverage.

  • Managed the website's editorial content, social media platforms, graphic design, and digital publishing.

  • Produced the Bears Blueline Podcast, featuring active Hershey Bears players as hosts.

  • Built relationships with athletes, team personnel, and media members while developing original sports coverage.

abc27 WHTM-TV

Sports Department Assistant | March 2009 – November 2019

  • Shot, wrote, edited, and produced sports features and content for daily television newscasts.

  • Covered professional, collegiate, and high school athletics throughout Central Pennsylvania.

  • Assisted in production of the station's weekly high school football program.

  • Managed digital and social media content for the sports department.

  • Helped supervise and train seasonal interns.

Harrisburg Senators

Social Media Production Intern | May 2019 – September 2019

  • Produced original video content for the Harrisburg Senators' digital and social media platforms.

  • Photographed games and events for team marketing, graphics, and future publication.

  • Assisted with content creation during games and other team activities.

Business, Marketing & Creative Experience

Modern Imprint LLC

Business Process Manager | March 2025 – Present

  • Manage daily operations for a custom apparel, printing, and promotional products company, coordinating pricing, production, and fulfillment.

  • Oversee sports-related accounts and work with organizations to develop branded apparel and promotional merchandise.

  • Build and manage branded e-commerce stores, including product selection, merchandising, reporting, and optimization.

  • Support business development, client relationships, and operational strategy.

The Peyton Walker Foundation

Marketing & Program Coordinator | August 2024 – November 2024

  • Managed social media content, marketing materials, and graphic design for a Central Pennsylvania nonprofit.

  • Developed promotional content and visual materials to strengthen brand consistency and community engagement.

  • Worked with local media outlets to secure event coverage and increase public awareness.

  • Updated website content, visuals, and layout while assisting with organizational operations and community events.

Selected Projects & Recognition

2026 Triple-A National Championship — Selected to provide live photography and video coverage of Minor League Baseball's championship event in Las Vegas.

2022 AHL Person of the Year — Recognized by Field Pass Hockey for contributions to the American Hockey League.

Emmy-Nominated Videographer — Recognized for work in television and video production.

Hershey Bears Authentics — Helped develop an official program for authenticated game-used equipment, generating more than $10,000 in sales during each of its first six store openings.

Gregg Mace Foundation — Vice President and board member, supporting the foundation's charitable work and community initiatives.

Additional Creative Projects — Developed websites, branding, digital media, and original content for athletes, organizations, and charitable initiatives.

Skills & Expertise

  • Photography: Professional sports, live events, documentary storytelling, photo selection, editing, and archival organization.

  • Video Production: Filming, editing, interviewing, feature production, broadcast storytelling, and live-event content.

  • Digital & Social Media: Content strategy, publishing, platform management, performance analytics, and audience development.

  • Design & Creative: Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, graphic design, branded content, and visual storytelling.

  • Web & Business: WordPress, Squarespace, e-commerce management, marketing, client relationships, and project coordination.

Education

Penn State University Harrisburg

Bachelor's Degree in Communications
Graduated August 2019