Dillon Wall 925-980-5886, [email protected] Portfolio: https://dillon-wall.com

Education

Syracuse University (Class of May 2021) College of Visual and Performing Arts Major: Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Summary

Broadcast media, sports management, and communication professional graduating from Syracuse University in May 2021. Hands on experience as a live sports Broadcast Director, Technical Director, and Camera Operator with additional skills in television and film editing, post production, and print / digital Journalism. As President of SU Rugby, managed all aspects of a D1 club sport for two years including travel, budgets, SU administration, club officers, and player personnel.

Highlighted Experience

Syracuse University Rugby Football Club December, 2018- November, 2020 President Managed all club activities including: practice and game schedules and logistics, travel plans for away games, tournaments, and international tours, team finances and fundraising, communicating with players and alumni, and coordinating player availability with coaching staff.

USA Rugby / D1A Rugby August 2018-July 2020 Journalist Authored a weekly article highlighting activities of D1A Rugby teams across the US. Responsible for researching and accurately reporting scores and events of each game. Develop and maintain relationships with university coaches nationally, interviewing them for game highlights and inside perspective.

Delta TV / May 2018 - August 2018 Live Broadcast Director Directed the live broadcast of 15 independent league games. Directed a crew of ten in a six camera set-up, including replay, graphics, audio, and communication with on-air talent. Tech Environment: Tricaster set-up with ThreePlay

Community Media Center of Marin / June, 2014 - August, 2016 Live Broadcast Production Crew Crewmember on a community television station project that films and broadcasts independent league baseball games of the San Rafael Pacifics. I gained experience with all aspects of a live television sports broadcast and specifically honed my skills as a Director and Cameraman.

Highlighted Achievements

Film: Best Documentary, (Acalanes Film Festival, May 2017), Best Editor & Best Director (Miramonte HS 2016), Student of Excellence in the area of TV/Video Production (Contra Costa County Dept. of Edu. 2017) Debate/Model UN: Best Presiding Officer (11/15), Distinguished Delegate (10/15), Exceptional Delegate (10/14), Best Delegate (12/16) Rugby: Level 200 Rugby Coach, Certified Referee, four year D1 Starter, most points scored on team (Spring Season 2018), two term SURFC club President, played in eight foreign countries, Clubman Award (Lamorinda RFC 2016 & 2017)

Complete Work Experience

Syracuse University November 2020-Present Changeover Crew Part time job assisting in the setup and tear down of the court and football field in the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University.

Syracuse University Rugby Football Club December, 2018- November, 2020 President

USA Rugby / D1A Rugby August 2018-July 2020 Journalist

Roughing It Day Camp May 2019-August 2019 Sports Counselor Responsible for teaching roughly 150 children between 3-15 years old how to play various sports and the important lessons of teamwork, humility, and sportsmanship. Wrote weekly parent newsletter updates.

Delta TV / Pittsburg Diamonds May 2018 - August 2018 Live Broadcast Director

Play Rugby USA May 2018 - July 2018 Youth Sports Ambassador Worked with underprivileged youth in San Francisco teaching the laws and ethos of Rugby.

San Francisco Giants May 2018 Event Management Staff Helped coordinate, set up, and run the “Rugby Night” promotion event at the ’ stadium. Advised stadium staff on how to run several rugby themed events that night and also helped build and set up the first ever “floating rugby pitch” in the USA, on a barge in McCovey cove. I and other athletes played rugby on it during the night’s Giants’ baseball game to drive awareness of the pending 2018 7s Rugby World Cup tournament being hosted at the stadium later that summer.

Community Media Center of Marin / San Rafael Pacifics June, 2014 - August, 2016 Live Broadcast Production Crew

Syracuse University Rugby Football Club: December, 2017 – December, 2018 Recruitment Officer Responsible for outreach and relationship management with recruiting prospects for SURFC.