KEY SKILL SETS
Leadership | Pedagogy | Education | Classroom Management | Writing | Arts | Training | Content Creation | Video Production | Emerging Technologies | Sales Growth | Digital Strategy | Client Retention | Digital Advertising | P&L | New Revenue Sources | Change Management | B2B | Content | Product Development
CAREER HISTORY
Assistant Professor in Humanities
Lackawanna College. 2022 to present.
Tenured as of July 1, 2023. Teach and develop on-ground, online, and hybrid courses in philosophy, religious studies, and communications. Serve on academic affairs, scholarship, award, and hiring committees. Advise and mentor students.
Instructor in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Lackawanna College. 2016 to 2022.
Taught and developed on-ground, online, and hybrid courses in philosophy, religious studies, and communications. Served on academic affairs, scholarship, award, and hiring committees. Advised and mentor students.
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Lackawanna College. 2023 to present.
Co-Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Lackawanna College. 2021 to 2023.
Homily and Scripture Commentary Writer
FAITH Catholic. 2024 to present.
Write homilies (sermons) and commentary on daily and weekend scripture readings for use by Catholic priests and deacons nationwide.
Adjunct Instructor in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Excelsior University. 2023 to present.
Facilitate online courses in business writing and professional ethics for undergraduate adult learners.
Contributing Writer
Catholic Insight Magazine. 2017 to present.
Write articles and analyses about contemporary Catholic and Christian issues.
General Manager and Executive Producer
Our Cabaret Productions. 2005 to present.
Produce, direct and perform in cabaret shows, Our Cabaret Carolers events, and Nunsense musical comedies in northeastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York City. Manage P&L, business development, and marketing.
Managing Director
Baldino Digital. 2016 to present.
Created digital content in the form of video, graphics, and written word for clients in various industries.
Substitute K-12 Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing. 2016 to 2018.
Taught Language Arts, Literature, Grammar, and Social Studies while providing classroom continuity to students in grades K through 12 in school districts in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Regional Director of Digital Revenue and Marketing Services
Nexstar Media Group. 2012 to 2016.
Directly generated results as a leader in sales consulting and events, product distribution, business development, training and mentoring, and content strategy with television stations across the United States. Drove dramatic revenue and audience growth in over 20 local media markets. Created and implemented the company’s standard training and new-hire mentoring programs.
Digital Sales and Training Manager, WBRE/WYOU
Nexstar Media Group. 2011 to 2012.
Recruited and trained top sales talent. Managed sales team and web developer. Drove online revenue.
Acting Director of Digital Media, Maine Today Media
Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company. 2010.
Managed transition to new ownership, negotiated vendor contracts, supervised website redesign, created digital content and revenue strategies.
Vice President of Digital Media and Special Events, The Times Leader Newspaper Group
Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company. 2007 to 2010.
Recruited to find and train digital media team. Managed $2.5M budget. Drove revenue. Wrote/reported web and video news stories.
Adjunct Instructor, Communications and English
Keystone College. 2006 to 2010.
Taught courses in communications and English. Advised and mentored students.
Group Director of Digital Sales and Training
The New York Times Broadcast Media Group. 2005 to 2007.
Led internet sales efforts at nine television stations across the country. Worked directly with sales management at each station. Drove revenue gains.
Director of Digital Revenue and Strategy, WNEP
The New York Times Broadcast Media Group. 2002 to 2007.
Oversaw all promotion, marketing, advertising, sales, and product development for all station digital platforms (mobile and desktop). Received the NYT Chairman’s Award for outstanding performance in digital media.
Producer and On-Air Host, WQPX
ION Media Networks. 2001 to 2010.
Co-created, hosted and co-produced weekly talk show Northeast Current and several annual Christmas specials. Received five Telly Awards for excellence in local television. Twice received Salvation Army’s Sharing is Caring Award for significant contribution to the success of the annual kettle campaign.
Technical Director
Bishop Hoban Catholic High School. 2003 to 2005.
Taught high school students how to design and execute lighting and sound for live musical stage productions. Directed all technical aspects of annual musical.
Faculty Stage Manager
Valley View School District. 1999 to 2009.
Taught high school students how to design and execute lighting and sound for live musical stage productions. Directed all technical aspects of annual musical.
Licensed Financial Sales Consultant
PNC Bank, N.A. 2000 to 2002.
Developed new consumer and commercial banking business. Sold a wide variety of bank and insurance products including deposits, loans and fixed annuities. Received the Business Banking MVP and Customer Story sales awards.
Membership Relations and Volunteer-Staff Manager; On-Air Host
WVIA Public Media. 1998 to 2000.
Hosted live fund drives on broadcast television and radio. Managed volunteer activity, supervising up to 1000 people per year. Wrote and hosted on-air promotional spots. Coordinated tours, events and fund-raising projects.
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