JONATHAN GANTT

859 26 AVE. N. CELL: 727-439-2048

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33704 E-MAIL: JDGANTT@GMAIL.COM

PORTFOLIO
Online portfolio featuring marketing, social media, writing, video and design samples available at jonathangantt.com

SUMMARY
Public relations/marketing executive who has worked with both large and small organizations and cultivated a diverse set of advanced skills based on work experience and personal research. Deep understanding of digital marketing, media relations, long/short form writing, social media, graphic design and layout, video/audio editing, content creation and revenue generation.

OBJECTIVE
To find a position that challenges me creatively and intellectually while utilizing my skills and supporting my passion for innovation

QUALIFICATIONS
Seven years of experience as a public relations/marketing professional with both large and small organizations; understanding of the differences between the two and how to best utilize resources to maximize impact

Significant work and personal experience with social media including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest; unique aptitude for emerging and existing social media outlets and proven results based on statistical and anecdotal evidence Innovator in the realm of digital marketing including content creation, social media research and operations, web site design and maintenance and blog writing Management experience and a strong desire to be a leader in the workplace; instances of increased responsibility at each past organization based on immediate recognition of leadership qualities and achievement of desired results Strong customer service skills including education courses from Disney during internship program at Walt Disney World Personal confidence and comfort interacting with a variety of clients, colleagues and supervisors; extensive experience managing a range of personalities including individual customers, national media members and senior-level corporate executives

Senior Communications Coordinator

EXPERIENCE TAMPA BAY RAYS

10/10 TO PRESENT

Operate teams social media outlets including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr; created and operated the organizations secondary Twitter and, based on its success, was asked to manage the primary account within six months Organize social media events (new to the organization) that included panels with national media personalities, players and coaches Serve as a liaison to players and field staff, helping to organize and coordinate requests from front office, media and other parties Research, write and edit team publications including media guides, team magazine, newsletters, game notes and others Direct production (executive editor) of the teams monthly publication, Inside Pitch, which includes writing main and secondary feature stories, hiring writers and photographers, scheduling photo shoots and editing the magazine Handle media requests for local and national media entities including ESPN, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times Promoted to Senior Communications Coordinator entering third year with organization
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Correspondent/Postseason Assistant

10/12 TO PRESENT

Provide content for Major League Baseballs social media outlets including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Tumblr and Pinterest; take photos/videos and write blog entries posted on MLB.com Assist in MLBs public relations efforts during the postseason, including travel to participating cities for on-site coordination

Marketing/Public Relations Manager

RIPKEN BASEBALL

09/08 TO 10/10

Helped launch the Charlotte Stone Crabs organization (Tampa Bay Rays High-A Affiliate) in 2008-2009 and was responsible for the direct supervision of 12 seasonal employees and three full-time interns Created overall marketing plan for the team, which included social media, advertising and public relations efforts Handled all aspects of media relations for the team including communications, game day press box operations and baseball operations Designed marketing materials including pocket schedules, game programs, media guides, group catalogs and all advertising pieces Directly involved in corporate partnership development including creation of partnership proposals, fulfillment and direct selling Created and maintained team web site and social media pages with consistent updates and thorough team information Produced additional revenue for sales staff through season tickets sales, sponsorships and trade agreements in additional to large amount of other responsibilities Received two company-wide Ironman Awards and Exceeds Expectations Rating for job performance from Ripken Baseball Built department from scratch and set solid foundation for a growing organization

Media Relations Assistant

NASHVILLE SOUNDS

01/08 TO 09/08

Designed, researched, wrote and edited team publications including media guides, game programs, press releases and game notes Wrote game stories and feature articles for team web site and frequently had them featured in local newspapers

Scheduled and helped supervise all press box personnel including official scorer, music supervisor and public address announcer Assisted in travel arrangements for Triple-A club and worked as a liaison between the organization and the Milwaukee Brewers
WALT DISNEY WORLD PARKS

College Program Cast Member

01/06 TO 08/06 09/04 TO 06/05

Worked in the parks and attended classes focused on guest service led by successful leaders of the Walt Disney Company
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

Sports Information Assistant

Worked with several collegiate sports including basketball, football, cross country, track and field, lacrosse and volleyball

EDUCATION
BA. Communications/Journalism. May 2008. Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN Also studied at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA GPA: 3.95

RECOMMENDATIONS
Rick Vaughn, Vice President of Communications, Tampa Bay Rays Jonathan is a delight to have in our department. He is a team player, loyal to the department and organization. He plays a big role in keeping us current. He presents good, well thought out ideas. Also a creative thinkerhis projects reflect that. His work is very thorough and detailed. He is a model employee. John Maroon, Owner, Maroon PR (represents Cal Ripken, Jr., Baltimore Ravens, Under Armour and others) I have had the pleasures of working with Jonathan on a number of occasions and it is amazing that someone so young can be such a seasoned pro. The way he works with the media, his writing skills and his ability to calmly articulate his thoughts tells you right away that he gets it. Jonathan will grow and climb in this industryunless he decides to do something else, in which case our industry will be weaker. Amy Venuto, Executive Director, Ripken Baseball (progressive marketing group that owns and operates several minor league clubs) Jonathan is one of my favorite people I have worked with. Jonathan is smart, creative, talented, and so dedicated to his team and any project he takes on. Jonathan represents his organization fully, and inspires his co-workers to do the same. His ideas and implementation made our company much stronger during his tenure. Whitney Holtzman, Social Media Coordinator, Major League Baseball Jonathan is phenomenal at handling social media. His posts are funny and engaging. He has done a great job at growing the channels for the Tampa Bay Rays and really has a knack for social media.