Mathew Schlissel

• Also known as "Ben Hayes"
• Edited and proofread articles to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to the format.
• Collaborated with writers to refine content and enhance overall quality of publications.
• Managed editorial calendar, ensuring timely delivery of all written materials.
• Assigned articles to each freelance writer, depending on ability to cover a sport, the amount of articles the person could cover per night.
• Published the articles, once I finished editing them.
• Wrote articles when necessary as Ben Hayes.

• Edited and curated content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Collaborated with writers to develop engaging articles that resonate with target audiences.
• Reviewed submissions for grammar, style, and factual accuracy before publication.
• Followed SEO guidelines and worked with Word Press.
• Implemented feedback processes to enhance overall content quality and team performance.
• Hired writers based on experience and ability to work for an amount to fit the budget.
• Manually implemented the schedule each week on the website and then assigned each article to Winners and Whiners and Stat Salt writers.

Moderated, edited and wrote for TowsonFans.com since 2014. All about Towson University sports, mainly focused on football and men's basketball. Also, did the same thing at CAAZone.com from 2001-14.

• Led editorial team in developing high-quality content that aligns with client objectives.
• Streamlined editing processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround time for project deliveries.
• Helped start the Winners and Whiners website (2015), followed by Stat Salt covering predictions for all the major sports. Used "Ben Hayes" and "Ben The Pen" as a pseudonym.
• Hired freelance writers, assigned articles to each writer, emailed each to make sure they were following the format deadlines.
• Produced the ATS Weekly Review, a 12-page newsletter featuring picks, stats, stories, trends and more from 1993-2011. Wrote everything including some ads.
• Helped write the ATS Pro Football Annual and ATS Fantasy Football Annual that was on the newsstands in the early 2000s.
• Sold the ATS Sports Pager in the late nineties.
• Wrote marketing emails and brochures.

• Produced engaging sports content, enhancing listener experience and loyalty.
• Coordinated live broadcasts, ensuring seamless execution of programming schedules.
• Worked at WCAO 600, WCBM 680, 1300am WJFK and 1360 WLG in Baltimore.
• Screened callers at WCAO and WCBM as an intern.
• Moved to on-air personality from 1992-2001, usually 1-2 times per week.

• Crafted engaging articles and features on local college sports.
• Participated on several "Press Box Radio shows.

Covered high school basketball tournaments, AAU and camps from May to July from 1999-2001 for Rivals.com. Traveled to Orlando and Durham, NC to interview recruits about their latest recruiting lists while scouting them. Also covered UMBC at that time and covered men's basketball and other sports for two seasons, while broadcasting some basketball games.

• Delivered live play-by-play for Towson University from 1996-2000. Did not have a live producer or color analyst.
• Developed and produced the pre-game and halftime interviews and shows. All games were on the road, mainly based in New England.
• Collaborated with production team to ensure seamless audio-visual integration during live broadcasts.
• Was a color analyst for Towson lacrosse for the entire season of 1996 and Towson football in 2000.