courtney nogas

* Served as primary media relations and public affairs contact for AHRI; strengthened and developed contacts for the association with major media outlets * Wrote and edited press materials including media advisories, press releases, press kits, speeches, fact sheets and messaging, talking points, radio and video scripts, and monthly newsletter. * Maintained all aspects of the associations websites. * Created and maintained all social media efforts.

* Served as sole media contact and chief spokesperson for each of Bridgeport’s varsity programs at the NCAA Division II level, as well as liaison between the athletic department and the NCAA, ECAC and the East Coast Conference. * Wrote and edited all game recaps and department releases for media distribution and internet publication. * Authored all features for Bridgeport’s Alumni periodical. * Responsible for all aspects of production of athletic department promotional items, game programs and notes, schedule posters and cards, sponsorship brochures and media guides. * Generated publicity by coordinating interviews for coaches and players for national and local media. * Set up and controlled all aspects of press conferences. * Maintained all aspects of athletic Web site

* Served as day-to-day contact for local and national media outlets for the Minnesota Twins Double- A affiliate. * Wrote and distribute press releases and media advisories to local and national media outlets. * Responsible for media training player and coaches to interact successfully with external audiences. * Coordinated player and coach interviews with local and national media on a daily basis. * Responsible for creating, writing and editing of game notes and program inserts for all games. * Contributed to the writing, editing, design and production of the Rock Cats 2005 Souvenir Programs and 2005 and 2006 Media Guide. * Program named “Best Overall Program” in all of Minor League Baseball by At the Yard.