EXPERIENCE
August, 2020 – Present
Performer, Storyteller, Independent Professional Wrestler
Performing as “Wonderboy” Brian Morris at international Independent Professional Wrestling events.
- Supporting cast member on AppleTV+ series “Monster Factory.”
- Produce original multi-platform content including short-form video and promotional graphics.
- Write, edit, produce and provide commentary for live events
March, 2022 – September, 2022
Marketing Specialist – Princeton Federal Credit Union – Princeton, NJ.
Lead Marketing Specialist for Princeton Federal Credit Union (PFCU).
- Manage and create content for all PFCU social media platforms – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn.
- Organize and lead creative process for marketing campaigns aimed towards existing and potential members.
- Coordinate and organize digital and in-person events.
JULY, 2020 – December, 2021
Podcast Host and Producer – Essential Podcast Network – Fair Haven, NJ.
The Essential Podcast Network includes Essential, an interview show centered around sports and lifestyle and Essential Picks, a weekly sports betting show.
- Hosted, edited, and produced all episodes.
- Scheduled and recorded in-person and digital interviews with podcast guests.
- Responsible for all social media content released on Instagram and Twitter.
January, 2017 – March, 2020
Color Analyst Radio & Television Broadcaster – Elon University Men’s Basketball
Learfield IMG College, Elon IMG Sports Network/Phoenix All-Access, Elon University – Elon, NC.
On-air Broadcaster and Color Analyst for Elon Men’s Basketball.
- Provided live, in-game commentary and analysis for each of the 105 pre, regular, and postseason games of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.
- Developed original content for pregame and halftime shows, including live score updates and highlights from around NCAA Division I basketball.
- Off-air preparation included interviews with players and coaching staff, team practice attendance, and statistical data and storyline research.
- Nationwide travel with the team for CAA conference and non-conference games.
- Finalist in the Student Division Live Game Production category for the 2017 College Sports Media Awards. (February 11, 2017 broadcast Elon vs. UNCW).
September, 2019 – December, 2019
Play-by-Play Broadcaster – CWF Mid-Atlantic Professional Wrestling
CWF Mid-Atlantic – Gibsonville, NC.
On-air Broadcaster for live CWF Mid-Atlantic events.
- Provided commentary for professional wrestling matches streamed live on Twitch.tv.
- Explained and informed audience of on-screen storylines.
- On-air character portrayal.
- Off-air preparation included research of performers, in-ring maneuvers and developing on-screen storylines.
September, 2018
Color Analyst Radio Broadcaster – Elon University Football
Elon IMG Sports Network, Elon University – Elon, NC.
On-air Broadcaster and Color Analyst for Elon Football.
- Provided live, in-game commentary and analysis for home games.
- Developed original content for pregame, halftime, and postgame shows including live score updates, drive summaries and game wrap-ups.
July, 2019 – August, 2019
Content Coordinator Intern – Fair Haven Living & Rumson Living Magazine – Fair Haven, NJ.
Produced content for the August and September issues.
- Pitched captivating story ideas.
- Attended events and wrote stories while meeting submission deadlines.
- Conducted in-person and remote interviews.
- Copy editing use of AP style.
Summers & Holidays, 2015 – Present
Brand Ambassador – Daisy Chocolates, LLC – Monmouth Beach, NJ.
Represent the specialty chocolate company during community events and personal deliveries.
Summer, 2015
Assistant Coach and Team Manager
Jersey Shore Basketball League – Wall Township, NJ.
Assistant Coach to Joe Merlino for the 2015 season. Assembled and reported player, team and league statistics by game. Provided locker room support and laundry assistance.
SEPTEMBER, 2014 – DECEMBER, 2015
Live Public Address Announcer
American Youth Football/Rumson-Fair Haven Youth Football – Rumson, NJ.
Provided live announcements of player introductions, play summaries and promotional material throughout youth football contests.
EDUCATION
May 2020
ELON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Minor in Sports and Event Management
Proficiencies
Live Radio & Television Broadcasting • Video & Audio Editing • Adobe Creative Suite • Written & Verbal Communication • Detailed Research • Data Analysis • Sports Writing • Subject Matter Expertise • Microsoft Office • Podcasting
ASSOCIATIONS & VOLUNTEER WORK
ASSOCIATIONS
2018 and 2019
National Sports Media Association Awards Weekend Participant, Convergence Summit and Awards Banquet
Winston-Salem, NC
VOLUNTEER WORK
United Way of Alamance, Mebane, NC – Taste of Alamance – May, 2018
Lunch Break, Red Bank, NJ – October, 2013 – Present
Clean Ocean Action – Sandy Hook, NJ – November, 2013 – December, 2015
Super Storm Sandy Clean-Up – Highlands, NJ – October – November, 2012