Xavier Soller
In-Game Host & Content Creator
Opelika,AL
Summary
Experienced entertainment host and content creator for a wide-ranging variety of events including the NBA and USA Basketball. Confident on-camera presence and adept creative skills allow me to offer an entertaining and exciting environment for fans. Keen ability to create and curate social media content and engage with fans through multiple social media platforms. Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PA Announcer Charlotte FC
Tepper Sports & Entertainment
02.2024 - Current
- Promoted awareness of upcoming games and events via social media, contributing to higher attendance rates at venues.
- Enhanced audience experience by adapting presentation style according to the nature of each event segment.
- Boosted overall event satisfaction by maintaining a professional yet approachable demeanor as the Master of Ceremonies.
2024 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Emcee
Southeastern Conference
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Was the lead for all in game promotions executed for SEC Tournament games played.
- Maintains high-level of energy on games days to keep fans engaged in and out of game play.
- Elevated audience engagement by incorporating humor and relevant anecdotes into event proceedings.
In Stadium Host Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Fan Fest 2023, Carolina Panthers vs New York Jets (preseason), Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions (Preseason).
- Executes in stadium contests, promotions, and interactive features while bringing energy and personality to in-game experience.
- Maintains high-level of energy on games days to keep fans engaged in and out of game play.
In-Stadium Host USFL
United States Football League (USFL)
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Executes in stadium contests, promotions, and interactive features while bringing energy and personality to in-game experience.
- Maintains high-level of energy on games days to keep fans engaged in and out of game play.
- Established host for LIVE sporting events and flexible to script changes.
In-Game Host Auburn Baseball
Auburn University Athletics
03.2023 - Current
- Memorized games and rules to facilitate positive entertainment experience.
- Manages and maintains healthy and long lasting relationships with sponsors and fans.
- Read commercials and announcements into microphone following prewritten scripts.
SEC Baseball Tournament
Southeastern Conference
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Two tournaments now 23' & 24'.
- 17 games in 6 days on mic. Memorized games and rules to facilitate positive entertainment experience.
- Manages and maintains healthy and long lasting relationships with sponsors and fans.
- Read commercials and announcements into microphone following prewritten scripts.
In-Game Host Auburns Men's Basketball
Auburn University Athletics
11.2022 - Current
- Memorized games and rules to facilitate positive entertainment experience.
- Manages and maintains healthy and long lasting relationships with sponsors and fans.
- Read commercials and announcements into microphone following prewritten scripts.
In-Game Host Auburn Women's Basketball
Auburn University Athletics
11.2022 - Current
- Memorized games and rules to facilitate positive entertainment experience.
- Manages and maintains healthy and long lasting relationships with sponsors and fans.
- Read commercials and announcements into microphone following prewritten scripts.
On Field Talent The World Games 2022
Van Wagner
07.2022 - 07.2022
- On Mic Talent for Mens & Women's Lacrosse as well as Tug of War.
- Provided a high energy atmosphere for fans and athletes.
- Used improvisational skills to execute promos and on the spot interviews. Helped in the process of building game by game rundowns for game-day experience for promotions.
In-Game Host Birmingham Squadron
Birmingham Squadron
12.2021 - Current
- Brings life to on-court contests, promotions, and interactive features while bringing energy and personality to the in-game experience.
- Maintains high-level of energy on games days to keep fans engaged in and out of game play.
- Established host for LIVE sporting events and flexible to script changes.
In-Game Host Columbus Rapids
Columbus Rapids
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Memorized games and rules to facilitate positive entertainment experience.
- Manages and maintains healthy and long lasting relationships with sponsors and fans.
- Read commercials and announcements into microphone following prewritten scripts.
Phoenix Suns Voice Actor
Phoenix Suns
12.2020 - Current
- Produces Voice Over Spots for Television and Radio and In-Arena drops.
- 82 regular season game reads.
- VO Spots for Arena Health and Safety, Season Memberships, Group & Holiday packages, Tune-in to Win Sweepstakes, and player All-Star appearance.
Master of Ceremonies Denver Oktoberfest
Hob Nob Events
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Hosted 49th, 50th, & 51st Denver Oktoberfest.
- Main Host Keg Bowling, Brat Eating Competition, and Stein Hoisting Championships. Introduced US Woman's National Champion.
- Assisted with managing breaks and duties for additional hosts.
- Performed country music act singing Garth Brooks "Friends In Low Places".
In-Game Host
USA Basketball
05.2013 - 08.2018
- Host of USA Basketball 3x3 National Tournaments.
- Introduce participants, conduct LIVE interviews, provide play by play announcements for LIVE stream, emcee tournament award ceremony.
- Performed additional duties as requested, such as assistance at scores table.
Fan Experience Coordinator
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Improved Fan Experience from NBA secret shop perspective. Within first year established, raise overall score by 23%, bringing Denver Nuggets from 28th in league to 14th in overall yearly fan experience.
- Helped improve fan experience by creating different programs and spearheading building and employee initiatives to enhance Pepsi Center’s culture.
- Built and fostered relationships with all team members and partner groups.
- Managed team of 10 part time team members, called "Memory Makers". Which included: overseeing hiring process and yearly reviews, creating their schedules, assisting them with any issues and training them on how to embody department and company goals.
In-Game Host Denver Nuggets
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Hosting In-Game timeouts, Intermissions, Away Viewing parties, & Kroenke Special Events.
- Performed during 6 different Halftime shows.
- Traveled to London to Host NBA's 4th Global Game. 20,000 fans were in attendance.
- Planned and executed partnership promotions.
- Engage with fans both on and off court.
- Provided in-game commentary for Denver Nuggets local celebrity game.
NHL Centennial Fan Arena Host
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
03.2017 - 03.2017
- 1 of 3 Hosts selected for The:100 Years of Hockey NHL Centennial Tour (Pepsi Center, Denver Colorado).
- Helped lead charge for fans to interact with Colorado Avalanche greats, Hall of Fame players, and Colorado Avalanche Mascot Bernie.
- Outdoor activation allowed fans to interact with NHL Museum Truck, Entertainment Truck, The "Rink", Clear the Ice Zamboni VR Experience.
Inside Sales Representative
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Made over 100 outbound cold calls per day. Sold season tickets as well as small/large group packages.
- Assisted with hosting prospective client events.
- Provided excellent customer service to help retain clients for following seasons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
Newton, KS 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Memorization skills
Communication skills
Leadership
Fan Experience
Improv
Voice Artist
Singer, [Tenor & Bass]
Timeline
2024 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Emcee
Southeastern Conference
03.2024 - 03.2024
PA Announcer Charlotte FC
Tepper Sports & Entertainment
02.2024 - Current
In Stadium Host Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
08.2023 - 08.2023
SEC Baseball Tournament
Southeastern Conference
05.2023 - 05.2024
In-Game Host Auburn Baseball
Auburn University Athletics
03.2023 - Current
In-Game Host Auburns Men's Basketball
Auburn University Athletics
11.2022 - Current
In-Game Host Auburn Women's Basketball
Auburn University Athletics
11.2022 - Current
On Field Talent The World Games 2022
Van Wagner
07.2022 - 07.2022
In-Stadium Host USFL
United States Football League (USFL)
04.2022 - 06.2023
In-Game Host Birmingham Squadron
Birmingham Squadron
12.2021 - Current
In-Game Host Columbus Rapids
Columbus Rapids
12.2021 - 04.2022
Phoenix Suns Voice Actor
Phoenix Suns
12.2020 - Current
Master of Ceremonies Denver Oktoberfest
Hob Nob Events
09.2018 - 09.2021
Fan Experience Coordinator
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
09.2017 - 06.2018
NHL Centennial Fan Arena Host
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
03.2017 - 03.2017
In-Game Host Denver Nuggets
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
09.2014 - 09.2017
Inside Sales Representative
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
09.2013 - 06.2014
In-Game Host
USA Basketball
05.2013 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
08.2003 - 05.2007
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