Andrew Warfield

Public Relations, Communications & Marketing1101 Millbridge Parkway ♦ Waxhaw, NC 28173 ♦ (704) 651-8352 ♦ andrewwarfield@live.com

ACHIEVEMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS· Successfully built up and led the Media Relations department for Charlotte Hornets as expansion

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· Started community newspaper in Lake Norman area, now in its fifth year, which is highly regarded by the community and businesses in area.

· Co-founded charitable event that raises money and awareness for rare germ cell cancer

· Maintain positive relationships with a wide range of key media partners, clients, colleagues and staff members.

· Computer skills include several operating systems including MAC OSX, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.), Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, etc.), and more.

· Social media expertise with Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Business Development • Project Management • Community Involvement• Public & Media Relations • Strategic Planning • Staff Development• Press Releases & Conferences • Multi-Platform Promotions • Data Analysis & Reporting • Social Media and Web Content • Pre-Press Production • Event Organization• Quality Assurance • Publicity

SPECIAL PROJECTS

GREATER GASTON DEVELOPMENT CORP., Belmont, NC: 2014Report Copy Writer/Editor

• Contracted by Carroll Gray of Carroll Gray and Associates, consultant to the GGDC• Assisted in writing and editing 50-page report for GGDC’s Alliance For Growth Initiative• Prepared content for executive summary of report

MIKE FROST BAND Jazz Band, Aiken, SC: 2014-PresentPublicity Consultant

• Write press releases and prepare promotional materials related to release of new album

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAKE NORMAN CITIZEN Newspaper, Huntersville, NC: 2009-PresentPartner/Editor

• Plan and coordinate the layout, design, editing, and production of a weekly local newspaper • Attend and report on town commission meetings, regional body meetings, and various other special events• Author stories, edit content, and meet operational goals• Supervise and delegate duties to a team of 3 editorial staff and other freelance contributors• Maintain relations within the community and serve on the Board of Directors for Citizen Media

THE HERALD Newspaper, Huntersville, NC: 2002-2009Editor

• Responsible for overall design, layout, page production, photography, and quality assurance• Edited weekly/monthly publications and wrote comprehensive, engaging, and entertaining stories• Attend and report on town commission meetings, regional body meetings, and various other special events

THE LEADER Newspaper, Charlotte, NC: 1990-2002Editor/Assistant Editor

• Oversaw the production of a weekly, politically-oriented newspaper local to the Charlotte area• Covered a range of community events, city council meetings, school board meetings, and others• Planned and executed the content of all issues while adhering to organizational standards

CHARLOTTE HORNETS NBA Team, Charlotte, NC: 1987-1990Media Relations Director/Publications Director

• Successfully built up and led the Media Relations department for an expansion NBA franchise• Provided media services to outlets covering the team and oversaw press releases and activities• Managed crews during home games and organized events such as the draft and training camp• Communicated effectively with the press, players, coaches, executives, and other key partners

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

ANGELS AND SPARROWS SOUP KITCHEN Board of Directors, Huntersville, NC: 2014-Present • Serve on the board that guides the direction of five-year-old soup kitchen

LIVE AWESOME FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT Co-founder, Huntersville, NC: 2010-Present • Co-founded charitable event that raises money and awareness for rare germ cell cancer • Served on organizing committee

• Helped coalesce a group of key sponsors including Novant Health, Hendrick Auto, Walmart and more• Tournament memorializes the late Kevin Carosa who was a Lake Norman-area youth

REFERENCES

Carroll Gray, Executive Director of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce (retired) — 704-534-8300Bill Russell, Executive Director of Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce — 704-650-8987Charles Jeter, President of Intermodal Logistics and N.C. state legislator — 704-400-8031Mike Frost, jazz musician, producer and head of Mike Frost Band (promotions client) — 631-252-4359