Riggs Tamburo
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Seasoned On-Air Sports Host, Analyst, Writer. Sports are a daily part of my life, and I look to continue that wherever I will be most useful. I am experienced in strategic planning, business development, operational management, and team leadership. Notable success in capitalizing on new business opportunities, increasing profitability, and managing business relationships. Instrumental in achieving corporate goals through hands-on involvement in all aspects of business operations. I will successfully navigate all facets required for this role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Host
The Sports Forum
, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Worked as the main host and content creator for all sports.
- Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to team members.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
- Content Creator: Sports Betting, Sports Writing, Hot Takes, and much more.
- Wrote show outlines, gathered trending topics, pre-loaded content for shows.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Made sports content videos for YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Operations Manager
The Sports Forum
Denver, CO
02.2023 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality work.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Sports Writer
The Sports Forum
Denver, CO
02.2023 - Current
- Drove stronger approaches to sports coverage, memorable enterprise and agile service journalism.
- Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
- Increased followers of social media accounts through avid play-by-play reporting and posting.
- Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
- Researched, wrote, and edited stories for print and online publications.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Radio Host & Marketing Manager
Denver Sports Betting
Denver , CO
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with producers to ensure all scripts were accurate prior to airing broadcasts.
- Edited recorded events and interviews into radio appropriate content.
- Maintained relationships with advertisers and sponsors by providing timely updates on show ratings.
- Increased listeners through advertisements and dynamic hosting.
- Managed social media accounts related to the radio station and broadcast programing.
Sports Writer
Denver Sports Betting
Denver, CO
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Reviewed and evaluated notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
- Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with athletes and team personnel for optimum coverage.
- Coordinated interviews with athletes via email, phone, or video conference.
- Took accurate minute-by-minute notes during fast-paced seasons to create robust, detailed pieces.
Bouncer
Market
Flagstaff, Arizona
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed regular walk-throughs of facility grounds to identify suspicious activity or potential hazards.
- Participated in security briefings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and legal requirements.
- Assisted management team with closing duties such as counting cash drawers, securing doors and windows.
- Provided additional support during special events such as concerts, festivals, or sporting events.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Inspected each person to check for weapons or contraband before entering premises.
- Planned comprehensive security plans with security team to provide optimal security coverage of establishment.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Demonstrated awareness of liability issues and law by confirming legal drinking age and discontinuing service to intoxicated guests.
- Utilized exceptional interpersonal skills to professionally diffuse altercations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Psychology/Sociology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology & Psychology/Sociology
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MNSome College (No Degree) - Legal Studies & Criminal Justice
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MOSkills
- Executive Leadership
- Business planning
- Project oversight
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Operations management
- Industry expertise
- On-Air Hosting
- Exceptional Writing
Timeline
CEO & Host
The Sports Forum
02.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
The Sports Forum
02.2023 - Current
Sports Writer
The Sports Forum
02.2023 - Current
Sports Writer
Denver Sports Betting
07.2021 - 02.2023
Radio Host & Marketing Manager
Denver Sports Betting
12.2020 - 01.2023
Bouncer
Market
12.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Psychology/Sociology
Northern Arizona University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology & Psychology/Sociology
Bemidji State University
Some College (No Degree) - Legal Studies & Criminal Justice
Culver-Stockton College