AMB Sports and Entertainment

•	Manager for events held by AMB Sports and Entertainment and Mercedes Benz Stadium.
•	Liaison and Stage Manager for teams, officials, management, and entertainment staff.
•	Member of 2019 Major League Soccer Operations Staff of the Year

Live Events Manager

•	Managed Dynamic Performance and Fan Engagement Team representing The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
•	Provided leadership, creative ideas and operational support for various performance and activation elements throughout the Mercedes-Benz Stadium campus during home games.
•	Named as Number One Fan experience team in the NFL for the very first time in team history for 2022 inaugural season.

Atlanta Falcons Energy Squad Manager

•	Production Assistant for events held by AMB Sports and Entertainment and Mercedes Benz Stadium including marketing, activations and operations.
•	As a dynamic team player, also served as a photographer, DJ, host and stadium ambassador.
•	Recognized for working the most events each season between 2018 and 2022. Also present with leadership award in 2020 for contributions during understaffed Covid season.

Live Events Associate 

Atlanta Hawks

•	Serve as the liaison for National Anthem, halftime performers, and assigned groups from arrival to departure.
•	Coordinate with Hawks sales teams to execute pre-game, halftime, and post-game events and fan experiences. 
•	Lead fan interactive elements including selection of contestants for on-court games.
•	Maintain game presentation inventory and storage of props, giveaways, corporate prizes, and other related items. 
•	Work with game presentation personnel on rehearsals for all on court activations including contests, performances, ceremonies, and introductions.
•	Prep game-day promotional items (props, prizes, t-shirts, etc.) 
•	Assist with game-day production of lighting, graphics, streamers, and other exclusive elements. 
•	Communicate effectively with team members
•	Support entertainment teams as necessary
•	Assist with set up and execution of cryogenic and pyrotechnic special effects.

Game Operations Stage Manager

•	Developed strategies for team members to exceed company goals and expectations.
•	Assigned roles, determined timeline and monitored progress to keep game day tasks on schedule.
•	Managed the flow of game day and event operations.
•	Member of 2018 and 2019 NBA Fan Experience Team of the Year

Flight Crew Entertainment and Activation Team Lead

•	Provided veteran leadership for The Atlanta Hawks entertainment troupe that represents the team at NBA games, special events and charitable/community initiatives.
•	Assisted with activations on-court and throughout the arena including prize distribution and featured performances.
•	Mentored, recruited and led the audition process for new hires.
•	Wrote and recorded original song that was performed during pre and post-game celebrations.

Flight Crew Experience Team

U.S. Department of the Treasury

•	Investigated and resolved Identity Theft Claims for The Internal Revenue Service.
•	Provided solutions to tax account issues while closely following disclosure policies and keeping sensitive tax and personal information confidential.
•	Rapidly learned and mastered multiple government computer programs.

Internal Revenue Service Identity Theft Contact Representative

Superbowl Productions

•	Assembled and broke down staging for Superbowl 57 halftime show featuring Rihanna.  Also assembled and broke down staging for the pregame show featuring DJ Snake.
•	Assembled and broke down staging for Emmy Award winning Superbowl 56 halftime show featuring Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent.  Also assembled and broke down staging for pregame ceremony and national anthem featuring Mickey Guyton.
•	Assembled and broke down staging for Superbowl 55 halftime show featuring The Weeknd. Also assembled and broke down staging for pregame ceremony and post-game Lombardi trophy presentation. 
•	Assembled and broke down staging for Emmy Award winning Super Bowl 54 halftime show featuring Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, J. Balvin and Bad Bunny. Also assembled and broke down staging for pregame ceremony and post-game Lombardi trophy presentation. 
•	Assembled and broke down staging for Superbowl 53 halftime show featuring Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi.

Staging and Production Assistant

Various Companies

•	Assisted with audio, lighting and operations, set changes, equipment and talent requests including special events and promotions.
Recent credits include:
2019 Miss Universe Pageant 			Production Assistant	IMG Universe, LLC
2018 and 2020 CFB National Championship 	Super Field Team	Fiur Productions
Dave Chapelle “Sticks and Stones” 2019		Stagehand		Netflix
Aretha Franklin “Genius”			Stagehand		NatGeo
2018 - 2021, 2023 Chick Fila Peach Bowl		Production Assistant	MBS Major Events
2018, 2019, 2021-2023 Celebration Bowl	Production Assistant	MBS Major Events
2022 and 2023 AMFAM Cup			Production Assistant	MBS Major Events
2018 and 2019 MLS Playoffs			Production Assistant	MBS Major Events
2018 MLS Cup					Production Assistant	MBS Major Events
2018-2023 SEC Championship 	Production Assistant	MBS Major Events
Various (Atlanta Region)			Stagehand		Live Nation / House of Blues
Various (Atlanta Region)			Production Assistant	MASART Films
Various (New Jersey Region)			Associate Producer	Sunstone Productions
Various (New Jersey Region)			AD/Producer	              Miracle Studios
Various (East Coast)				Director/Producer          MajesticGroove Entertainment

STAGING AND PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

•	Certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and group exercise instructor.
•	Managed, consulted and grand opened industry leading fitness organizations across the United States.  
•	Past clients include Lifetime Fitness, The Atlantic Club, Bally Total Fitness, Carbone Training Systems, Muscle City Barbell, UFC Gym – Perimeter, I Love Kickboxing and Town Sports International (NYSC).  
•	Exceeded sales and retention goals while also improving auxiliary operations objectives at every location.  

CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Certified Personal Trainer – National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
Certified Sports Performance Enhancement Coach – Parisi Speed School
Certified Training for Warriors Level 1 Instructor 
Certified Beach Body Insanity Instructor
Certified TRX/Fitness Anywhere Group Instructor
Certified ILoveKickboxing.com Instructor
Certified IndoRow Instructor
Certified ISCA Kickboxing Instructor
Certified Lifetime Team Fitness Instructor
Certified Lifetime Team Weight Loss Instructor
Certified Take it Off Weight Loss and Nutrition Coach

CERTIFIED FITNESS TRAINER AND CONSULTANT

As a dynamic artist, host and writer, I’ve executed innovative marketing and promotional campaigns from concept to completion.  I've created live events and promotional campaigns for The Vitamin Shoppe, Lifetime Fitness, The Atlantic Club, New York Sports Clubs, Renew Life, UFC Gym, I Love Kickboxing and more!  

I’ve also recorded original music for major brands including The Philadelphia Eagles, The Atlanta Hawks, Lifetime Fitness, The Container Store and Wrigley’s. 

Additionally, as an internationally published writer, I’ve also written for industry leading publications including Gannett Publishing, Livestrong.com, Bodybuilding.com, eHow and Allhiphop.com.  

I’ve also hosted dynamic videos and securing bookings and media placement on Good Morning America, Travel, Food Network, CBS, Fox, The Weather Channel and many other top media outlets worldwide.

Brand Ambassador and Digital Media Content Provider

Fat Darrell's LLC

Created award winning sandwich named best in the Nation by MAXIM in 2004, best college Tail gate food and Best Sandwich on Earth by MAXIM in 2009.

Established strategic partnerships with stadiums and restaurants outside of Rutgers University to begin global expansion of The Fat Darrell brand.

Represented brand through interviews with the following media outlets:

Television
Good Morning America, ABC
Live From The Couch - CBS WLNY
Paula’s Party, The Food Network
Roker on the Road, The Food Network
Man vs. Food, The Travel Channel
Best of Man vs. Food 2009, The Travel Channel
EXTREME Pig Outs, The Travel Channel
Ultimate Pig Out, The Travel Channel
Food Truck Paradise, The Travel Channel
101 Best Places to Chowdown, The Travel Channel
Countdown with Keith Olbermann, MSNBC
CBS Sunday Morning, CBS – National
ESPN's College Football Primetime Live, ESPN
ESPN College Football Live
VendrTV, VendrTV.com
MAXIM Online, Maxim.com
FOX 5 Nightly News
ABC News
UPN Nightly News
NJ Channel 12 News
Food University – Pilot

Radio
Elvis Duran and The Morning show
MAXIM Radio
ESPN Radio
The Brian Lehrer Show (NY)
WRSU (NJ)
WCBS Radio (NY)
Sirius “The Radio Chick Show”
KTYD Morning Show
MOJO 94 (OH) Morning Show
KTIK Morning Show (ID)
WNOX (TN)
ZMFM – New Zealand
Football With The Fat Guys (web)

Print
Associated Press
USA Today
New York Times, NY
New York Post - NY
Saint Petersburg Times – FL
Daily News – NY
The Star Ledger – NJ
Home News Tribune – NJ
Asbury Park Press – NJ
The Daily Targum

Magazines
Esquire Magazine
MAXIM Magazine 
Sports Illustrated
Mental Floss Magazine
NJ Monthly Magazine
Rutgers Magazine

Online
Today Show Online, Today.MSNBC.com
CNN.com
ESPN Sportcenter.com
Sports Illustrated Online, SI.com
NewsDay.com
Yahoo News
Cooking Channel 
Slashfood.com
BodyBuilding.com
AllHipHop.com
Tripbase.com
Mademan.com

Also launched the popular blog, #DoubleFML FatDarrellPalooza! featuring food, fitness, music and lifestyle articles and videos.

Founder

Live Nation Entertainment

Assists with audio, lighting and operations for various Live Nation Entertainment House of Blues locations.

Assists with set changes, equipment and talent requests.

Assists with special events and promotions.

Stagehand

Music Resource Group

Provided research, editing and proofing for The Musician’s Atlas print and online publications. 

Provided marketing, sales and public relations services.

Maintained and updated database of contacts. 

Provided Business to Business partnering assistance and sponsor outreach

Represented company at special events and conferences.

Served as a talent judge for the Independent Music Awards.

Assistant Editor

Goldman Sachs

•	Produced and distributed correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
•	Answered and directed phone calls
•	Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
•	Developed and maintained filing system
•	Researched and created presentations

Legal and Administrative Assistant 

Philadelphia Eagles

•	Aided the Marketing, Production and Operations departments in running various game day promotional events and contests.  
•	Provided research, logistics and strategic operational assistance to increase training camp attendance and personal appearance opportunities for the mascot, cheerleaders and pep band. 
•	Served as an assistant Talent Coordinator for National Anthem, halftime and promotional talent bookings and soundchecks.  
•	Served as a liaison for VIP guest seating and accommodations.  
•	Represented the company at special events throughout the city including the annual draft day rally and cheerleading tryouts.

Marketing and Live Events Assistant

Creator of the Award winning ®Fat Darrell Sandwich and experienced Media Personality with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Acting/Hosting, Music, Writing, Social Media and Fitness. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a BA in Journalism and Mass Media from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick.  

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