KYLE L.

KNOPP HOCKEY OPERATIONS DIGITAL MEDIA

KLKnopp.com SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO PRODUCTION
PUBLIC RELATIONS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

780 Sue Ct. Saginaw, MI 48609 269.420.0006 KyleLKnopp@gmail.com

Personal Profile
Driven communications and digital media professional with five years of public relations and media experience. Works
well in fast-paced environments, is able to learn quickly and can manage multiple tasks. Thorough and detailed-
oriented editor, creative writer, and proficient problem solver, equipped with innovative ideas and a diverse skill set.

Professional Experience
Simply Defense/Breakthrough Skill Development
On-Ice Instructor, December 2013 Present
Responsible for the checking-in and grouping of campers based on age and skill level.
Design, explain, demonstrate and coach campers through skating and position drills.
Educate campers on proper technique and instill positive character traits through the sport of hockey.

Saginaw Spirit, Saginaw, MI
Hockey Operations/Video Intern, October 2013 May 2014
Logged players statistics using GameBreaker video feed.
Edited system and individual clips for the purpose of developing players talents and knowledge.
Utilized PreScout to analyze opponents systems of play.
Helped coaching staff and GM with front office responsibilities such as travel arrangements, the OHL draft, and
development camps.
Edited shift and highlight videos of our NHL draft eligible players for NHL teams and scouts.

PressBox Magazine, Baltimore, MD
Director of Communications, September 2008 June 2009
Writer and editor of magazine and website articles.
Liaison between high school athletic directors, coaches, and our PressBox Preps website.
Baltimore Blast (NISL) and Washington Capitals (NHL) beat reporter.

Detroit Red Wings, Detroit, MI
Public Relations Intern, January 2007 June 2008 (Two seasons)
Public Relations liaison for game day media outlets, as well as the Red Wings front office staff.
Recorded, transcribed, and distributed intermission/post game player and coach interviews.

Education
Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI
Masters of Arts Communications and Digital Media

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences Communications, Public Relations

Computer Skills
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Elements, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Drupal, Joomla, WordPress, Dreamweaver, CSS.
Social Media skills include use of Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube to promote and develop hockey
players.

Activities
Traveled with the Toronto Voyageurs mens hockey team to Austria/Germany (2009) and Austria/Hungary
(2010)
Drafted by the Queen City Storm of the All-American Hockey League (AAHL): 2010 (9
th
overall)
Saginaw Valley State University Club Hockey
Volunteer on-ice instructor for Bay City Civic Arena Learn To Play Hockey program (2012 and 2013)