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Perry Mann

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented TV sports production professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing live TV priorities. Over 17 years of experience working TV sports production events. Worked over 1,600 sporting events for ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network and Longhorn Network.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Graphics Interface Coordinator

ESPN, Inc.
11.2006 - Current
  • Professional Tennis - Senior Graphics Interface Coordinator June 2011 - Current (Worked 13 US Open Tournaments, 12 Wimbledon Championships, and the 3 Australian Open Tournaments)
  • Professional Tennis - Graphics Interface Coordinator July 2011 - August 2019 (Worked the US Open Summer Series for 9 straight years, including the Masters 1000 tournaments in Toronto, Key Biscayne, and Cincinnati)
  • Men's & Women's College Tennis - Miniboard Operator May 2009 - Current (Worked the Men's NCAA Championship 3 times, ACC Championship 3 times, SEC Championship 5 times)
  • Men's College Basketball - Slider Associate Producer November 2006 - Current (Worked 17 straight Big 12 Basketball Championships)
  • Women's College Basketball - Slider Associate Producer March 2007 - Current (Worked the Final Four 5 times)
  • College Football - Graphics Interface Coordinator September 2007 - Current (Worked 2022 Orange Bowl, 2021 Rose Bowl, 2009 Big 12 Championship Game)
  • Women's College Softball - Graphics Interface Coordinator May 2008 - Current (Worked the Women's College World Series 10 times)
  • 4-year Varsity College Tennis Player (Co-Captain, 4-time all-conference, 2-time all-region)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Information

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.1994

Skills

  • Responsible for creation and execution of the on air scoreboard graphics during games on any of the various ESPN platforms
  • Expertise to react quickly to game action as well as follow along with the Production crew to help show the story lines of the game
  • Ability to assemble and network multiple computer scoring systems
  • Enter scoring data quickly and accurately Includes showing a wide range of statistical, team or game reset information as dictated by the game action and production team
  • Work closely with Associate Producer on building interfaced graphics
  • Troubleshoot system problems and provide quick diagnosis and resolution
  • Connecting to the in-house scoreboard for clock data when applicable
  • Send Emerging Technologies team detailed post game reports

Timeline

Senior Graphics Interface Coordinator

ESPN, Inc.
11.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Information

University of Indianapolis
Perry Mann