Brandon LoBiondo
brandonlobiondo@gmail.com | (609)-325-7841 | Instagram: @officialblobo
Portfolio: https://blobiondo.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walmart People Lead, Fallston, MD September 2024 – Present
- Oversees a store of 430+ associates maintaining compliance and local/state regulations.
- Leverage new and old-school media to advertise company products and promotions.
- Implemented training plans to maintain the store’s completion goals.
- Develop store-wide campaigns for associates to show appreciation for the company.
- Oversaw the scheduling and onboarding of brand-new associates.
- Collaborate with store managers to maintain company standards and operational expectations.
Philadelphia Union Social Media and Match Coverage Coordinator, Chester, PA September 2023 – July 2024
- Captured content at all home Academy games throughout the MLS NEXT season.
- Created thumbnails and promotional material for YouTube and other social media campaigns.
- Wrote weekly web copy/content for the different teams.
- Supported social media presence through Twitter and Instagram stories.
- Developed campaigns with the Sales Department to brainstorm new ways to bring fans to games during an underperforming season.
- Managed and operated the social media channels (e.g., Twitter & Instagram) for Union II.
- Edited and captured the content of Academy and Union II staff and players for social media and website usage.
- Created and monitored YouTube streams of Academy away games.
Community Center for Social Justice (CCSJ) Communication Team Lead, Baltimore, MD September 2023 – May 2024
- Develop and implement communication strategies to promote CCSJ initiatives, events, and campaigns that align with the organization’s goals and missions.
- Oversaw the creation, editing, and distribution of content across various platforms, including social media, newsletters, and the CCSJ website.
- Fostered a collaborative environment within the team, encouraging creativity and ensuring that each team member’s strengths are utilized effectively.
- Act as the primary contact for media inquiries and Creative Requests.
United Soccer League (Intern), Tampa, FL June 2022 – August 2022
- Produced high-quality promotional content to be shared on social media platforms: Instagram, Twitter & YouTube.
- Video editing of hype videos and goals of the week on Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Quality control of all incoming and outgoing digital assets.
- Maintains the photo shelter system by tagging and documenting photography submitted by clubs.
- Assembles videos using WSC Video Clips Server.
Qnary (Intern), Tampa, FL March 2022 – June 2022
- Produced high-quality promotional content to be shared on social media platforms: Instagram, Twitter, & TikTok.
- Edited official interview transcripts for Q&A blog posts on the Qnary website.
- Maintained the video shelter system by documenting content by guests.
GENERAL SKILLS
Experience With Adobe Premiere Pro
- Established professional editing skills to correct audio.
- Increased skills in animating graphics and text into video.
- Connected with editors to create collaborative work.
Experience with Adobe After Effects
- Created and edited motion graphics of intros and outros.
- Produced and edited essential graphics for ease of use for weekly projects.
Experience with Final Cut Pro X
- Gained better editing skills to create highly produced videos with good-quality sound and effects.
- Improved editing skills to create highlight reels for soccer players.
Experience with FL Studio
- Developed better production skills to create high-quality, edited vocals for musical and other audio projects.
- Communicated with musicians to create high-quality vocals to use for various projects.
- Acquired better production skills to create high-quality-sounding interviews.
Microsoft Products
- Developed a better understanding of how to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
EDUCATION
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD Graduated May 2023
Bachelor’s in Communication, Double Concentration: Digital Media & AD/PR
- Loyola Presidential Scholarship
- GPA: 3.60 – Cum Laude
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD Graduated May 2024 Master’s Degree in Emerging Media
- Developed and executed social media campaigns, focusing on tracking KPIs and understanding how to improve.
- Created content tailored to target audiences, leveraging emerging media trends and technologies.
- Conducted analysis of emerging media technology, identifying opportunities for organizations to build their digital presence.
- Collaborated with industry professionals and peers to design and implement multimedia projects, utilizing cutting-edge tools and methodologies.