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Aidan Varley

Islip,NY

Summary

Passionate and detail-oriented aspiring sports reporter with hands-on experience in live event production, local news, podcasting, and post production editing. Skilled in writing, producing, and delivering content under tight deadlines, with a strong foundation in audio and video editing. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and multitask while maintaining high editorial standards. Eager to contribute to a dynamic newsroom and grow within a national platform covering news, sports, and live events.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Promotions Staff Member

Long Island Ducks
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in executing live in game promotion with the entertainment team.
  • Interacted with fans in a high energy, public environment, developing clear and confident communication skills.
  • Adapted quickly to in game changes and promotion plans.
  • Supported on field and concourse promotions, helping manage crowd engagement and giveaways.

Bar Back, Cook

Kismet Inn
08.2015 - 11.2024
  • Worked in fast-paced, high-pressure environment to prepare multiple orders, during peak times, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Organized and prioritizing kitchen and bar duties to prepare and serve food/drinks quickly while instructing staff and maintaining positive team environment.
  • Trained new team members on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring all ingredients were fresh and readily available for service.

Server Assistant

Torchio Pasta Bar
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Collaborated with other staff members to maintain high-level customer satisfaction with the ability to multi task in busy, stressful environment.
  • Facilitated communication with BOH to ensure food quality, presentation and timing
  • Seamlessly and accurately delivered food and drinks to customers

Intern

Windy City Thunderbolts
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Hosted pre-game and post-game shows that included development of content used for overview and recap of each game
  • Routinely conducted live interviews of players, coaches and baseball executives for broadcasts of home games as well as all-star weekend
  • Recorded and edited videos with players for games, promotion nights and multi media outlets
  • Provided play by play/color commentary, including player and team statistics, during live game coverage

Ice Hockey Referee

09.2017 - 05.2018
  • USA Hockey Certified Junior Referee
  • Officiate Junior Hockey leagues with enforcing the rules of hockey, while controlling the flow of the game and ensuring positive experiences for hockey players

Education

Bachelor's - Broadcast Journalism

St Bonaventure University
Olean, NY
05-2025

Skills

  • Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
  • Audio Editing (Audacity, Adobe Audition)
  • Effects Editing (Adobe After Effects)
  • Studio and Field Production
  • On Camera Communication
  • Scriptwriting
  • Interviewing
  • Social Media Content
  • Time Management
  • Camera Operations

Community Service

Youth Camp Counselor, Holiday Toy Drive Volunteer - providing for 300+ children in need, Challenger Athletics - assisting children with disabilities to partake in sports, Volunteer Lector

Timeline

Promotions Staff Member

Long Island Ducks
04.2025 - Current

Server Assistant

Torchio Pasta Bar
09.2023 - 02.2024

Intern

Windy City Thunderbolts
05.2023 - 09.2023

Ice Hockey Referee

09.2017 - 05.2018

Bar Back, Cook

Kismet Inn
08.2015 - 11.2024

Bachelor's - Broadcast Journalism

St Bonaventure University