Education Background
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis of Digital Broadcast Production from Bethune-Cookman University.
I've also served on multiple E boards for various organizations on campus such as Progressive Black Men Inc, and The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), as well as serving the university as Mister Senior for the 2020-2021 academic school year.
SKULLS SPARKS 2024
SkullSparks partners with college sports brands to recruit talent and develop creative strategy + connects America’s largest network of college sports design, digital, social, video and photo staff with our annual conference.
Attending the Skull Sparks 2024 conference was a life-changing experience as I interacted with creatives from all colleges of the sports world.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
| NFL Experienceship' 22 Program Participant |
Team : Alpha X
The NFL Experienceship Program connects and develops students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities interested in establishing a career in sports and entertainment. The program provides the opportunity to learn the business intricacies of Football through practical learning and shadowing experiences. I was selected to participate from a highly competitive pool of 289 applicants.
• Received on site learning experience throughout the
2021-2022 NFL season.
• Completed an HBCU initiative product within the program.
• Prototype lead and Presentation designer.
Campus Brand Ambassador
Cricket Wireless
My job entails creating and implementing marketing strategies for my university. I was skilled at utilizing my social/digital networks to generate interest for the Cricket Wireless brand.
Contact: Julian Harris- jharris@yahagency.com - 706-207-5178
The Inaugural
Black Sports
Business Symposium
I was invited to the inaugural black sports business symposium where i got the opportunity to network with a diverse spectrum of professionals in the sports sector throughout the course of the three-day Symposium. I also had the opportunity to meet and speak with 3x Emmy Award-winning Producer/Director Courtland Bragg.
ESPN 2022 contenverse UGC contest winner!
My video was chosen from a poll of 600 students who attended the event. It was inspired by the connections and opportunities that I was exposed to at the Sports Black Symposium event.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate my ability to create content. I'd also like to express my gratitude to Gregory for inviting me to the black sports symposium conference and making this opportunity a reality".
The Inaugural Black Sports
Business Symposium
year 2
ESPN 2023 awards gala recipient "Winning 10"
2023-24 SWAC Sports Information Staff of the Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have been named the 2023-24 SWAC Sports Information Staff of the Year. The award was voted upon the league’s sports information directors.
Bethune-Cookman’s Athletic Communications staff saw tremendous growth in the 2023-24 calendar year under the direction of Director Bryce Hoynoski. The B-CU staff initiated and completed a total remodel of BCUAthletics.com, featuring a modernized look and shift towards prioritizing more modern elements of the college athletics landscape, including social media, NIL support through INFLCR, and video content.
The Wildcats and Director of CatEye Network Eugene Robinson worked to increase the footprint of Bethune-Cookman’s CatEye Network, a student-focused platform intended to recruit, train, and prepare students in the college athletics creative space.
This year’s success stories include Henson White, who served as color analyst for all CatEye Network home basketball contests, Sabrina Petit-Homes, who assisted B-CU’s social media staff and served as a volunteer at both the SWAC Tournament and HBCU All Star Game, as well as photographer Victoria Samedy and videographer Eli Baptiste.
Bethune-Cookman’s Athletic Communications staff saw tremendous growth in the 2023-24 calendar year under the direction of Director Bryce Hoynoski. The B-CU staff initiated and completed a total remodel of BCUAthletics.com, featuring a modernized look and shift towards prioritizing more modern elements of the college athletics landscape, including social media, NIL support through INFLCR, and video content.
The Wildcats and Director of CatEye Network Eugene Robinson worked to increase the footprint of Bethune-Cookman’s CatEye Network, a student-focused platform intended to recruit, train, and prepare students in the college athletics creative space.
This year’s success stories include Henson White, who served as color analyst for all CatEye Network home basketball contests, Sabrina Petit-Homes, who assisted B-CU’s social media staff and served as a volunteer at both the SWAC Tournament and HBCU All Star Game, as well as photographer Victoria Samedy and videographer Eli Baptiste.
mason marvel 86 Studios
Manson Marvel 86 Studios, based in Gainesville, Florida, is an award-winning film production agency where I intern as a cinematographer and production assistant.
Throughout the internship, I was able to learn about the various parts of film production, how to edit films, and have hands-on experience with high-end film cameras like the RED Digital Cinema KOMODO 6K Camera. Toward the conclusion of my internship, I was able to shoot and assist in the direction of a client short film called decisions.
Thank you!