Martone Cole

• Assisted in day-to-day communications operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
• Specialized in building game notes to to develop stories about the Wolves organization.
• Facilitated player and coach interviews with national and local media.
• Was responsible for upkeep of the Timberwolves Communication website.
• Set up press conference work rooms for media and post game press conference.
• Credentialed local and national media.
• Transcribed player and coach audio postgame.
• Helped build and edit the 2024-2025 media guide.
• Served as the point of contact for visiting teams.

• Assisted with day to day media operations for WKU athletics
• Served as main sports information director for the Men's and Women's Golf programs
• Served as secondary contact for the Men's Basketball program.
• Implemented marketing campaigns for Men's basketball.
• Pitched and executed social media campaigns for all three programs.
• Updated stats throughout the respective seasons.
• Wrote event previews and recaps for each of the sports.
• Coordinated with local media regarding photoshoots, media requests, and other communication needs.

Covers local high school sports including football and basketball at established local newspaper. Conducts post-game interviews with coaches and players and gives a weekly in-depth analysis of each game.

• Created briefs, features and general content articles.
• Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
• Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
• Wrote and edited communications within assigned beat areas.
• Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
• Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics.

• Created briefs, features and general content articles.
• Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
• Wrote highly-trafficked features on subjects including the Detroit Pistons.
• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

• Gathered, reviewed and summarized statistics in storylines following the Heidelberg University Men's basketball team. Ultimately building stories and game recaps from information gathered.
• Supported department members with research and writing assistance.
• Contributed to research and statistic analysis within Heidelberg Athletics landscape.

Pitched and covered stories surrounding wide ranges of topics from social awareness, to entertainment, to sports which resulted in an award winning campaign.

• Greeted and offered sales assistance to every customer upon entry into store.
• Created attractive merchandise displays throughout store.
• Educated customers on personalized shoe options based on activity level, style preferences and foot type.
• Maintained accurate knowledge of new products and services based on changing market trends.
• Grew product knowledge and fashion expertise continually, helped customers find shoes to complement outfits and suggested items to match needs.

• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
• Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
• Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.
• Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
• Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
• Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.