Joe Versage
Multimedia Sports Journalist; Sales and Marketing Professional
46870 Rabbitrun Terrace-Sterling (20164) United States (Virginia)
Professional Status
Consultant
Open to opportunities
About Me
Ambitious multi-media professional, with a diverse background in online sports journalism, television broadcasting, and IT sales, seeks to join an organization that offers platforms in new media content and development, social networking marketing and event planning.
Real Estate Sales Consultant
RE/MAX ALLEGIANCE
Since 2013
Consultant
ALEXANDRIA
United States - Virginia
- Oversee and manage the inside sales division of a residential realty office in Northern Virginia.
- Develop new business for an associate broker who is an annual member of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors’ Top Producer and Million Dollar Clubs.
- Initiate communication with buyers and sellers and facilitate their action plans in the local real estate market.
- Supervise a database of thousands of prospects and convert warm leads into appointments for outside sales agents.
- Manage team’s internet website and lead generation platform, which includes a home search engine, tracking system and social media tools to communicate virtually with clients and leads.
Internet Sports Writer - New Media Journalist
BLEACHER REPORT
Since January 2006
Freelancer
San Francisco
United States - California
- NFL Featured Columnist for BleacherReport.com, a nationally syndicated website that ranks third among online sports destinations. (May, 2009 - Present)
- Promoted to work as an independent contractor with Bleacher Report’s Trends, News and Traffic Team. (June 2012).
- Utilize open source content management system to produce data-driven content that meets real-time consumer demand.
- Engage with readers and respond to article feedback through a social media platform.
- Assist website in efforts to improve traffic and communication through social media development, digital marketing and outreach.
- Provide articles for company’s new mobile web application, which increased traffic by 25% in 2011.
- Earned readership awards for coverage of the NFL's Washington Redskins (June and July, 2012) and Buffalo Bills (March, 2012)
- Created original editorial content for RealFootball365.com, a Miami, Florida-based website that features analysis from nearly 600 writers nationwide. (January, 2006 - October, 2008)
Healthcare Website Account Executive
LiivMD
May 2011
to October 2011
Consultant
Washington
United States - District of Columbia
- Independently contracted to sell an online healthcare platform that is designed to attract and retain patients, teach them about chronic conditions and empower them to make healthy lifestyle choices.
- Consulted regularly with physicians and office practice personnel to demonstrate the advantages of LiivMD's website, its compliance with healthcare legislation and its quality care and revenue-making capabilities.
Virginia Real Estate Licensee
Long and Foster
Since June 2007
Falls Church
United States - Virginia
- Graduate of Long and Foster’s Institute of Real Estate.
- Successfully completed Virginia’s licensing examination for residential real estate salespersons.
- Recently fulfilled Long and Foster’s continuing education requirements, including Virginia Real Estate Law and Ethics.
- Served as a referral agent with Metro Referral Associates, a company that provides support in the agent selection process. (2007-2012)
Sales and Marketing Manager
APOLLO EXPRESS COURIER
July 2004
to September 2005
Full-time
McLean
United States - Virginia
- Pursued and acquired new business for package and freight distribution service headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
- Managed 150 existing accounts and maximized sales volume by negotiating and closing new contracts.
- Developed and directed marketing campaigns for Apollo's on-line entry and tracking system.
- Provided media relations and public relations support for company’s 10th year anniversary.
Sports Show Host and College Media Consultant
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
February 2002
to May 2004
Consultant
Rochester
United States - New York
- Host and advisor of ‘RIT Sports Zone’, an Emmy-nominated college sports television show implemented by RIT and ESPN.
- Mentored students by teaching techniques in anchoring, reporting and producing.
- Produced special features and performed studio interviews with athletes, coaches and guests.
Sports Anchor, Reporter, Producer and Photographer
TIME WARNER CABLE - YNN (Formerly R NEWS)
December 1999
to December 2003
Full-time
Rochester
United States
- Wrote, produced and anchored weekend sports coverage for 24-hour cable news operation.
- Served as station's beat reporter and photographer for coverage of the NFL's Buffalo Bills, the NHL's Buffalo Sabres, high schools, colleges and 6 local sports organizations.
- Represented Time Warner and served as a public speaker at community functions and charity events.
- Utilized new media technology to create and post sports content on website that attracted over 8,000 visitors per day.
Sports Anchor, Reporter, Producer and Photographer
NBC-25, WHAG-TV
January 1996
to February 1998
Full-time
Hagerstown
United States - Maryland
- Wrote, produced and anchored 3-5 minute sportscasts, as well as a high school and college coach’s show.
- Promoted from Weekend Sports Anchor to Weekday-Morning Sports Anchor. (1997)
- Served as beat reporter for coverage of professional sports organizations in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC.
- As a "one-man band" reporter and photographer, responsibilities included shooting, interviewing, writing and editing for broadcast.
Additional Experience
VARIOUS COMPANIES
February 1991
to March 2010
Washington
United States - District of Columbia
- VELOCITY FIVE SPORTS RESTAURANT AND BAR (2008-2010)
Bartender / Corporate Trainer for sports restaurant chain owned by former Washington Redskins assistant coach Jim Speros - ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE PACKET - CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS (1998-1999)
Advertising Sales Account Executive for historic community newspaper in Alexandria, Virginia - NEWS CHANNEL 8 (1995-1996)
Assignment Editor for 24-hour cable news operation - HOME TEAM SPORTS (1993-1994)
Intern for regional sports network’s marketing and broadcast divisions - UNITED STATES SENATE (1991-1995)
Media Relations Representative / U.S. Capitol Tour Guide / Computer Center Aide - FLEISHMANN-HILLARD PUBLIC RELATIONS, Washington, DC (1991)
Public Relations Intern for global leader in marketing and communications - CNN, Washington, DC (1990)
Intern for network bureau’s news division
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, COMMUNICATIONS-MEDIA / MINOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
State University of New York, Fredonia, NY
August 1985
to May 1989
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications and the Mass Media, with an emphasis on television and radio broadcasting. My curriculum consisted of News Writing and Editing, as well as Marketing, Media Relations, Public Speaking and Communications Law.
- Sports
- Current Events
- Real Estate
- Politics
- Music and Film
- Golf and Travel