Resume

More than 12 years On-Air as a sports host, anchor and reporter in two of Canada’s largest markets
Experience across the full spectrum of media platforms, including television, radio, print, and web
Covered over 500 NHL games live, Stanley Cup Playoffs, AHL, WHL, CFL, the Grey Cup, PGA, and the NBA.
Extensive professional sports locker room interviewing experience, particularly in the NHL
Strong, expeditious writer with a sharp focus on deadlines, accuracy and objectivity
Knowledgeable, professional and versatile

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Television Sports Anchor & Reporter

CHCH TV – ONTARIO

Launched in 1954, it is the oldest privately-owned station in the Hamilton-Toronto area.
It is currently seen all over Ontario and in parts of Western New York.
Write, produce and anchor the sports segments for CHCH News at 6 and 11
Create a number of well-received sportscast features that showcase the off-ice/off-field side of players, giving the audience an inside look at their favourite players

THE NHL NETWORK – TORONTO

Fill-in Host for the television program NHL on THE FLY; giving live updates, scores and opinions on NHL games to a North American audience of roughly 30 million subscribers
Compile, write and voice NHL highlights that are fed to arenas around the league and played on the big screen scoreboard between periods
Recap the entire night of hockey with extended highlights packaged up as a ‘Morning Report’

TSN – TORONTO

Cover a variety of sporting events and press conferences in the Greater Toronto Area, including the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors and Argonauts.

CITY TV- VANCOUVER

Wrote, produced, anchored the evening sports segment of Citynews at 6 and 11
Developed the daily 5-minute sports feature focusing on late-breaking sports news and human interest sports stories

Sports Radio Host/Reporter

AM 650 – VANCOUVER

THE TEAM SPORTS RADIO 1040 AM – VANCOUVER

Hosted late night sports talk radio show, taking calls and conducting live interviews
Delivered sports updates 3 times an hour for afternoon drive show including writing, producing and delivering content
Provided pre and post-game audio as a beat reporter during six Canucks seasons
Sideline reporter for B.C. Lions football and Whitecaps soccer games

XM SATELLITE RADIO – TORONTO

Feature Writer

MSN.CA – TORONTO

Write and create a weekly sports article and gallery for one of Canada’s most viewed websites

CINEPLEX MEDIA – TORONTO

Write and create sports trivia content for Cineplex electronic media boards located in hockey arenas around the country.

XYYZ.CA – TORONTO

Write and create lifestyle articles for one of Canada’s top online magazines for men

CHILL MAGAZINE- TORONTO

Research and write various articles for Chill Magazine and Golf Canada – distributed through The Beer Store all across Ontario

VANCOUVER VIEW MAGAZINE

Regular contributor to Vancouver’s living and lifestyle format
Write and create articles on lifestyle, golf, frisbee golf and Canucks playoff hockey

Media Relations

VANCOUVER CANADIANS BASEBALL CLUB

Media liaison, arranged interviews and created story ideas
Generated significant media coverage from all major media outlets, including features on television, radio and in print
Hosted all media personnel, providing relevant stats and player information

EDUCATION

British Columbia Institute of Technology, Broadcast Journalism Program, 1998-2000

Jeff Leyland