PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Experience
Newark Bears, Assistant General Manager
Newark Bears, Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting
New Jersey Jackals, Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting
Gleason's Gym, Director of Public Relations
Highlights
Oversaw staff of 35 full-time employees and interns with Newark Bears, directly managing the following departments: communications, sponsorship sales, broadcasting and baseball operations.
Helped Newark Bears win 2007 Atlantic League championship after being put in charge of player personnel, baseball operations and budgets.
Managed Rickey Henderson’s extensive media schedule for two seasons, including feature stories and segments with ESPN, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, USA Today, Baseball America and TSN.
Oversaw redesign of Newark Bears website to coincide with launch of new team logo and uniforms.
Spokesperson for two minor league baseball franchises, including point person for business initiatives and baseball information.
Produced game program magazines, marketing materials, media guides, website content, press releases and game notes for two minor league baseball franchises.
Generated publicity for New Jersey Jackals during first five seasons of franchise, including successful “Survive the Stadium” promotion in inaugural season, which garnered national coverage.
Worked in conjunction with Yogi Berra Museum and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for many events and press conferences.
Managed press briefings for world champion boxers Mike Tyson and James "Buddy" McGirt, and oversaw commercial rentals at world famous Gleason's Gym
Jim Cerny with Chris Jones - Newark Bears
Jim Cerny with Ricky Henderson - Newark Bears
Atlantic League Champions - Newark Bears