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  • May 4, 2007 at 4:20 pm #26690
    BIGANT-DOG
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    Saw this in vintage.

    Press release from the NBL:

    quote:


    JOB OFFER: NBL COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
    05/03/07


    Position Open: NBL Communications Coordinator

    The National Bicycle League is looking for someone with a passion for BMX and the skills to back it up! Are you the type of person that continues to push themselves beyond expectations, passionate and committed beyond the average employee? We are looking for a Communications Coordinator who has BMX experience and enjoys an exciting, fast-paced, creative environment.

    Job Description

    Reporting to the Marketing Director, the NBL Communications Coordinator will work closely with the marketing and field departments to provide consistent and professional communication to our tracks, members, industry, and media. This individual must be a team player with excellent writing and proofing skills and posses a good working knowledge of the BMX Racing industry with a genuine interest in sports marketing. This is a full-time position, located at the head office in Hilliard, Ohio. Some domestic travel required. Includes a competitive benefits package.

    General Responsibilities:

    Establish a consistent and professional communications platform through various methods including web, email, and print
    Establish strong relationships with media reporters within and outside the industry
    Establish strong relationships with our track directors, state commissioners, and volunteers to ensure that NBL marketing and positioning strategies are communicated effectively

    Specific Responsibilities:

    Marketing and Programs

    Work with Director of Marketing and Field Directors to design and coordinate various programs with the end goal of effectively communicating them to tracks, members, and industry
    Coordinate various communication materials as required for a number of ongoing and new projects
    Research current marketing trends in other industries and how they can be applied in the BMX industry
    Coordinate sponsorship materials and requests with sponsors, partners and media

    Website

    Develop and implement an effective strategy for maintaining consistent communication through the NBL website
    Produce, coordinate, and publish a wide range of items on the NBL website including news, images, and other sections

    BMX Today Magazine

    Assist with the writing and proofing of a variety of articles as required

    Requirements:

    Post-secondary education in a relevant field
    Minimum of 2 years BMX experience
    Excellent writing ability with keen understanding of grammar, composition, creative & business writing
    Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs with knowledge of graphic design programs such as InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop
    A genuine interest of sports marketing
    Relevant communications training and experience including: writing articles and newsletters; media relations; marketing and promotion of events
    Self-starter – ability to define objectives, prioritize workload and produce deliverables
    Must be able to travel to trade shows and marketing related events

    Characteristics:

    Independent self-starter with a high degree of comfort working with minimal direction, and the willingness to accept the direction provided
    Professional
    A solid team player
    Resourceful
    Email your resume and salary expectations to administration@nbl.org on or before May 14, 2007.

    Who here is gonna send in a resume?

    May 4, 2007 at 4:43 pm #44373
    s4lnj
    Member

    i’ll send one– but i’m sure they have someone locked into the position already. press releases like these are really just a formality

    dave

    May 4, 2007 at 4:50 pm #44374
    bmiddaugh
    Member

    I don’t think I meet their undisclosed age requirement of being over 65.

    May 4, 2007 at 4:55 pm #44376
    4130forlife
    Member

    brett.. you got what 5 years till 65?

    haha

    May 4, 2007 at 4:56 pm #44377
    bmiddaugh
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    So..you have to be willing to live in Hilliard Ohio?
    All of those descriptions and responsibilities can be done and or accomplished by phone or email.
    Who the heck is gonna move to Ohio?

    May 4, 2007 at 4:57 pm #44378
    bmiddaugh
    Member

    Keep it up Dave and someday you’ll be as old as me…
    You’re already catching up…

    May 4, 2007 at 5:21 pm #44380
    bmiddaugh
    Member

    Maybe I should send this in…last time I posted a resume, it got rave reviews, LOL!

    Brett Middaugh
    461 Silverton Rd. Brick, NJ 08723
    732-300-7936
    brett@middaugh.org
    OBJECTIVE To promote the lifestyle and creativity of BMX riding

    SKILLS PROFILE
    • Website Design
    • Photography
    • Riding Ability
    • Ramp Building Knowledge
    • Dirt Jump Building Knowledge
    • Full Time IT Technician
    • Computer Administration
    • Announcer

    EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

    Announcer, Braddock BMX Moto-X Raceway. 1980-1983
    North Bergen, NJ
    • Race announcer.
    • Score Keeper.
    • General Track Maintenance.

    Manager, High Voltage BMX Trick Team 1984-1992
    Various Locations, NJ
    • Promoter.
    • Ramp Builder.
    • Rider.

    Assistant, PAFA Freestyle Contest Series 195-1990
    • Officiated and ran contests
    • Judged ramp and freestyle contests
    • Ramp builder
    • Announcer
    • Participant

    Manager, General Bicycles BMX Freestyle Team 1988-1989 East Rutherford, NJ
    • Promoter.
    • Ramp Builder.
    • Rider.

    President, New Jersey Freestyle League 1991-1993
    South Plainfield, NJ
    • Organizer
    • Promoter
    • Ramp Builder
    • Announcer

    Manager, Ramp-Ateria 1991-1993
    South Plainfield, NJ
    • Ramp Builder
    • Manager
    • Rider Liaison

    Assistant, NBL 2B National Freestyle Series 1991-1992
    Various Locations, USA
    • Scorekeeper
    • Announcer
    • Ramp Builder

    Advisor, Jump For Joy BMX Contest Series 1993-1995
    Various Locations, NJ
    • Advisor To The Series

    Supervisor, Marbelite Co., Inc. 1993 – Present
    Manasquan, NJ
    • Production Supervisor
    • IT Administrator

    Owner, Brokenspokes.net Website 2004 – Present
    • Website Designer
    • Content Provider
    • Photographer

    Designer, CJBMX.org Website 2005 – Present
    • Website Designer
    • Photographer

    Publisher, NJBMX Szine 2005 – Present
    • Editor
    • Designer

    ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    1983 Top 10 ABA District Racing Champion
    1984 #1 ABA District Cruiser Champion
    1987 PA AFA Overall Freestyle Champion
    1986 PA AFA Freestyle Team Champion
    1987 PA AFA Freestyle Team Champion
    1991 #4 NBL National Flatland Freestyle Rider
    1992 #1 NBL National Flatland Freestyle Rider
    1992 #1 NBL National Street Freestyle Rider
    First Freestyle Team To Perform At US Cycling Hall Of Fame Thanks To Bob Warnicke

    REFERENCES
    Available upon request

    May 4, 2007 at 5:55 pm #44381
    RaidenHayden
    Member

    I was taught a few things in life, one of them being,

    DON’T GET ON A SINKING SHIP

    Just a thought

    May 4, 2007 at 6:29 pm #44384
    bmiddaugh
    Member

    DON’T GET ON A SINKING SHIP

    LMAO

    May 5, 2007 at 12:12 am #44402
    BIGANT-DOG
    Member

    I think i will send my resume for the hell of it.

    May 5, 2007 at 12:34 am #44403
    Kmart
    Member

    Easy on Ohio B!!!! Oh wait is does suck here….I forgot. Dude, the daily grind at Honda has been getting to me come to think of it…….I could go in as an undercover old school NY/NJ agent…

    Kmart

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