Brendan A. Bergen is seeking a position in sports media relations. He has over 7 years of experience in media relations roles at Wake Forest University, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Dayton. His experience includes serving as primary media contact for various men's and women's sports teams, content creation for websites and publications, and social media management. He has also won awards for his writing and has experience in photography, video production, and broadcasting.

1. BRENDAN A.
BERGEN
2510 Miller Park Circle Apt. A
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103
513.320.4876
bergenba@gmail.com
Work Experience
Wake Forest University / Media Relations Intern / July 2011-Present
• Primary contact men’s soccer, spring football. Secondary contact for men’s basketball.
• Content writer for Wakeforestsports.com and feature writer for Kickoff, official Wake Forest football program.
• Produce action photography and video projects for web and publications.
• Manage social media for Wake Forest men’s basketball and soccer accounts on Twitter and Facebook.
Case Western Reserve University / Assistant Sports Information Director / Sept. 2010-May 2011
• Served in dual role as primary and secondary media contact for 19 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports teams.
• Created and updated men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball media guides.
• Designed and produced game notes and gameday programs for all teams.
• Implemented department social media campaign focused on integrated Facebook and Twitter usage.
University of Dayton / Athletics Communication Assistant / Sept. 2009-June 2010
• Functioned as primary media contact for UD track & field, as well as men’s and women’s cross country programs.
• Performed web upkeep, weekly conference reporting and nomination tasks.
• Generated feature stories, bios, recaps and press releases for yearly media guides and official UD athletic website.
University of Dayton / Athletics Communication Student Assistant / Aug. 2005-May 2009
• Primary contact for men’s and women’s tennis and cross country, as well as women’s track & field.
• Contributed research and writing for all of UD’s 16 intercollegiate athletic programs.
• Gained national-level hosting experience at the NCAA Division I-level: Men’s Basketball Opening Round (2005-10), First
and Second Rounds (2005, 09), Women’s Basketball Regional (2008, 10), Volleyball Tournament (2007, 08)
Education
University of Dayton / Bachelor of Arts in History / 2005-2009
Relevant Skills
• Strong multi-tasker and deadline-oriented worker.
• Award-winning writer accomplished in numerous styles with extensive knowledge of AP Style and sports history.
• Skilled in both Macintosh and PC platforms, as well as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, iMovie, Microsoft Of-
fice Suite, Automated Score Book, Infinity Site Manager and Netitor. Possesses a functional understanding of HTML code.
• Trained StatCrew inputter for soccer, volleyball, tennis, baseball, softball and basketball. Trained spotter for football, soc-
cer, volleyball, baseball/softball and basketball.
• Action and portrait photography, publication design, broadcasting and video production.
Related Experience and Awards
• 2011 CoSIDA Fred Stabley Sr. Writing Contest Award (District IV Feature of the Year)
• Contributing writer for Cox Ohio Newspapers (2009-10)
• Winston-Salem Journal sports desk staff (2011-present)
• Flyer News Staff Writer (2005-09)
• Dayton Flyers Examiner (2009)
• Talent statistician for ESPN, ACC Network and CBS College Sports (2008-11)
• Official volleyball stat crew for OHSAA State Volleyball Tournament (2005-06, 2009)
• Media relations coordinator for NCHSAA High School Football Championships (2011), University Athletic Association
Volleyball Tournament (2010), volunteer assistant at Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown (2009)