Communications Coordinator @ -Publicize communications efforts of corporate partnership, community relations, marketing and ticket sales initiatives
-Compose media advisories, releases and content for basketball communications announcements and company publications
-Pitch stories to non-traditional, non-sports media outlets to widen the Celtics' demographic and outreach
-Coordinate interview requests for players and coaches
-Contribute to the planning and execution of all Celtics media and public relations events
-Monitor team coverage in the local and national media, as well as on all social media platforms From August 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) Community Relations Coordinator @ -Coordinated program execution on key community relations initiatives including: NFL PLAY 60, A Crucial Catch and Salute to Service
-Managed the application review and approval process for NFL Foundation grant programs
-Built and monitored the NFL Foundation's presence across social media platforms
-Composed NFL Foundation press releases and media toolkits
-Assisted with development of community relations events for NFL Draft, Kickoff and Super Bowl From March 2014 to July 2014 (5 months) New York, New YorkPublic Relations Assistant @ -Assisted with accreditation for Scouting Combine, Super Bowl, Pro Bowl and International Series
-Coded credentials and entered hotel allocations into the NFL’s Special Events Management System (SEMS)
-Developed content for Super Bowl XLVIII Media Guide and Scouting Combine mobile apps
-Coordinated national and local Hispanic Heritage Month press releases
-Served as Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award recipient contact across all 32 NFL markets
-Compiled media briefings for commissioner and senior executives From August 2013 to March 2014 (8 months) Basketball Communications Assistant @ -Prepared credentials, game notes, starters/inactives and post-game notes
-Recorded Cavs coaches and players during media availability sessions after practice and pre-game
-Developed game previews for the Cavaliers in-game informational program, Tipoff Tonight
-Updated Cavaliers records for media guides, statistics and media use following each game
-Forecasted department budget for 2013-14 and processed invoice requests From September 2012 to May 2013 (9 months) Cleveland/Akron, Ohio AreaMedia Relations Intern @ -Created and reviewed media press advisories for corporate communication announcements
-Composed visiting team media packets, which included game notes, press clippings and credentials
-Produced credentials for game day media and managed press gate
-Obtained and transcribed post-game quotes from players and head coaches
-Designed informational booklets on 2012 NBA Draft prospects From May 2012 to September 2012 (5 months) Athletic Marketing Game Day Assistant and Office Intern @ -Facilitated on court promotions at volleyball, basketball and ice hockey games
-Distributed pre and post-game corporate giveaways in order to increase fan interest
-Reviewed game day scripts for football and basketball games
-Created Junior Husky Club membership packages
-Assisted with special events such as First Night (Midnight Madness), Football Signing Day, National Championship Dinner and ESPN College GameDay From August 2011 to May 2012 (10 months) Men's Basketball Program Student Office Assistant @ -Coordinated travel arrangements for coaching staff
-Prepared documents, correspondence and/or presentations as required
-Provided general administrative support to program's head and assistant coaches
-Conducted campus tours for prospective student-athletes From October 2009 to May 2012 (2 years 8 months)
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Sport Management @ The University of Connecticut From 2008 to 2012 Taylor Kielpinski-Rogers is skilled in: Media Relations, Sports Marketing, Event Planning, Sports Management, Athletics, Press Releases, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Student Affairs, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Public Speaking, Communication, Twitter, Football