Adekale Ande
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A proficient multimedia content creator with a strong focus on narrative-driven projects, skilled in crafting compelling content. Exhibits excellent capability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Demonstrates a keen ability to grasp and amplify a brand’s voice, ensuring the development of content that aligns and builds upon its core identity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Play-by-Play Announcer
Atlanta Hustle, Part-Time
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered engaging narration and presentation for live broadcasts of Atlanta's professional ultimate team events.
- Designed and produced visual content, including packages and graphics, for social media platforms and online streaming broadcasts.
Play by Play Broadcaster
Ultiworld, Part-Time
03.2020 - Current
- Provided narration for video highlight reels for the national governing body's Ultimate Frisbee channel on YouTube.
Sports Information Manager
The Lovett School
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Overseen all forms of external communication for Lovett School Athletics.
- Administered Lovett Athletics' social media presence across various platforms.
- Achieved a significant 42% increase in social media followers on key platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.
- Garnered over 750k views on video content across all platforms.
- Initiated the inaugural student internship and independent study programs in athletic communications.
Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant
Lenoir-Rhyne University
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Boosted the viewership of web streams across all broadcasted sports events.
- Played a pivotal role in positioning the South Atlantic Conference at the forefront of web stream views, achieving over 60,000 views.
- Contributed to expanding the social media footprint, adding more than 4,000 followers on Twitter and Instagram.
- Handled play-by-play commentary duties for a variety of sports, including men's and women's soccer, volleyball, basketball, and men's lacrosse.
- Managed media relations for men's and women's tennis, golf, track, as well as women's soccer and lacrosse.
- Recorded and managed statistical data for several sports, such as soccer, softball, baseball, and women's lacrosse.
Audio Visual Supervisor
Berry College
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed the inaugural pre-game show for Berry Football, significantly enhancing football broadcast viewership by 37.4%
- Provided play-by-play commentary for Berry's first home playoff game in the NCAA, attracting over 10,000 views
- Delivered play-by-play for and oversaw the live streaming of over 100 games, including NCAA regional competitions in volleyball, football, and softball
Marketing Intern
National Junior College Athletic Association
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Designed graphics for the marketing and communications department featured on the NJCAA website
- Reported on the Division III Baseball World Series, providing comprehensive coverage.
- Covered the NJCAA Women's Basketball All-Star Showcase, producing detailed stories and reports.
Sports Information Assistant
Berry College
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Inputted and called stats for various sports using Stat Crew software.
- Published 20 press releases for athletic department using AP style.
Education
Master of Arts - University Leadership
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication: Multimedia Journalism
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA05.2019
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Creative Thinking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Video Editing
- Team Leadership
- Digital Media
- Social Media Strategy
- Content Creation
Awards
Winner of 11 awards in 2024 College Sports Communicators Creative and Digital Design Contest.
"Best of High School" Award Category
- Posters
- Short Form Videos/Reels
- Long Form Video/Recap (2x)
- Non-Gameday Graphics (2x)
- Hype Pregame Video/Reel
- Signing Day Package
2020-2021 South Atlantic Conference Media Relations Staff of the Year.
Timeline
Play-by-Play Announcer
Atlanta Hustle, Part-Time
04.2022 - Current
Sports Information Manager
The Lovett School
07.2021 - 10.2024
Play by Play Broadcaster
Ultiworld, Part-Time
03.2020 - Current
Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant
Lenoir-Rhyne University
07.2019 - 05.2021
Marketing Intern
National Junior College Athletic Association
05.2018 - 08.2018
Audio Visual Supervisor
Berry College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Sports Information Assistant
Berry College
08.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - University Leadership
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication: Multimedia Journalism
Berry College
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