MATTHEW AGUILAR-LIZZI
CORAL SPRINGS,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a entry-level position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. I am organized and dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Communications Assistant
Lynn University
01.2024 - Current
- Lynn University has a total of 19 sports, with the Communicatoins Department consisting of only myself and one Director of Communications. Along with assistance from student workers
- Directed game coverage for assigned sports and assisted in game and other coverage for additional sports
- Supervised and coordinated game day communications operations and supervision of game day staff in press areas for all sports
- Responsible for maintenance of current and historical team information (rosters, statistics, records, photos) in assigned sports, including proper naming and meta data assignments
- Wrote and edited various department communication materials, record books, student-athlete bios; postseason publications, press releases (previews, recaps, feature stories, game notes and other content for the athletics webpage
Sports Writer
Florida Atlantic University
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated analytical sports pieces showing trends at different levels and offering insight into influences over all sports
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions
- Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces
- Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted on specific audiences
Ambassador
Miami Marlins
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere
- Engaged guests in conversation to offer hospitality, aid in service recovery and engender trust
- Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude
- Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services
Referee Liaison
Inter Miami CF
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires
Sports Photographer/Writer
The Palm Beach Post
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Planned and prepared for on-location shoots
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images
- Wrote recaps of games along with multiple other stories
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2023
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Media Relations
- Proofreading
- Foreign language proficiency (Spanish)
- Analytics reporting
- Photography
- Marketing
- Corporate messaging and speechwriting
- Social media oversight
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Athletic Communications Assistant
Lynn University
01.2024 - Current
Ambassador
Miami Marlins
06.2023 - 11.2023
Sports Photographer/Writer
The Palm Beach Post
10.2022 - 04.2023
Sports Writer
Florida Atlantic University
02.2022 - 12.2023
Referee Liaison
Inter Miami CF
01.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia
Florida Atlantic University
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