JONATHAN GANTT

859 26TH AVE. N. ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33704 CELL: 727-439-2048 E-MAIL: JDGANTT@GMAIL.COM Online portfolio featuring writing, video, design and social media samples available at jonathangantt.com

OBJECTIVE
To find a position that challenges me creatively and intellectually while utilizing my skills in management, writing and marketing

QUALIFICATIONS
Seven years of experience as a public relations/marketing professional in the sports industry including a position in Major League Baseball

Advanced skills in long/short form writing, media relations, social media, public relations, marketing and graphic design Management experience and a strong desire to be a leader in the workplace Strong customer service skills including education courses from Disney during internship program at Walt Disney World

Senior Communications Coordinator

EXPERIENCE TAMPA BAY RAYS

10/10 TO PRESENT

Research, write and edit team publications including media guides, team magazine, newsletters, game notes and others Serve as a liaison to players and field staff, helping to organize and coordinate requests from front office, media and other parties Assist in the updating of teams social media outlets including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Promoted to Senior Communications Coordinator entering third year with organization
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Correspondent/Postseason Assistant

10/12 TO PRESENT

Provide content for MLB s 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/CHARLOTTE STONE CRABS

09/08 TO 10/10

Helped launch the 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 advertising, social media and public relations efforts Directly involved in corporate partnership development including creation of partnership proposals, fulfillment and direct selling

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 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 Sports Information Assistant

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

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 thinker his 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 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.