about me

Hello! I’m Brandon Kisker, and I like to consider myself a raconteur. I love telling stories. I love inspiring positivity in this world; and I love connecting brands to their loyal following.

But I’m also a jack-of-all-trades. I have skills that range across the marketing and content worlds including graphic design, video & audio production, web design and management, photography, social media, seo, event planning, broadcasting and so much more!

Away from work, I’m a passionate traveler, having been to six foreign countries and 26 states in the United States, I love experiencing life as a local. I’ve lived in Ohio, New York, Florida and California in the US and have also lived in Munich, Germany, which would also be my favorite destination to travel to in the world.

In fact, my wife Rachel and I were married in lederhosen and dirndl, the traditional dress of Bavarians, and honeymooned in Munich.

  • Willing to Relocate Anywhere
    in America & Germany
  • Languages
    English. American Sign Language. German.
  • Hobbies
    Travel. Beer. Technology.
  • My Best Half
    Rachel Kisker.
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what can i do

adobe creative suite

Vass Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat Pro and familiarity with Adobe Premier and Audition

broadcasting

Formatting an entertaining sports broadcast including interviews, audio featurettes and the play-by-play call of the game

content creation

Devise written articles, videos and audio projects for web and social media platforms

graphic design

Head of the Art Department, responsible for the creation of marketing and sales collateral for print, web, social and the video board

information technology

Skilled with diagnosing and fixing IT issues for MacOS, iOS and Windows platforms

marketing

Department head of marketing, tasked with not only creating sales and marketing materials, but obtaining marketing trade and determining marketing spend within budget

media & public relations

Cultivate relationships with media outlets and personalities in and around Stockton and Calgary to increase the coverage and profile of the Stockton Heat and Calgary Sports and Entertainment brands

on-camera delivery

Skilled in both live and taped delivery both on the camera and on the mic

play-by-play

Play-by-Play broadcasting of Stockton Thunder (ECHL) and Stockton Heat (AHL) games for five seasons with prior experience with University Club teams in Ohio and Florida

public speaking

Excels in a public forum whether it be through presentations during meetings or hosting events for clients

social media

Content creator who shines both with content and advertising through social platforms

video/audio production

Experienced producer of video and audio content beginning at conception, with technical know-how in production and throughout the editing process (Adobe Premier, Final Cut, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools)

web management

Over a decade of experience with HTML and CSS coding, along with Content Management Systems

writing

Attentive and deadline-aware writer of feature articles, press releases, public relations, game previews and recaps and sales/marketing language


testimonials

As a reporter at the Stockton Record and beat writer for the Stockton Heat hockey team, I have had the privilege of working with Brandon Kisker for the past five years. Brandon is among the most professional, news savvy and energetic media relations representatives I have ever dealt with. He takes care of media requests promptly, arranges interviews and works as a liaison between the media and team management. He handles high pressure situations with a calm, professional demeanor, and tries to make your job easier. As a media person, you can’t ask for more than that.

Scott Linesburgh, Stockton Record Sports

Thank you for making my day every time I would listen to one of your broadcasts. Hockey is definitely more than just a sport to me, and everyday when there was a Stockton game happening I would look forward to listening to it! Honestly, you make the broadcasts so exciting, and I love it. I started to follow the Stockton Heat when my favourite player Mason Raymond got sent down, and ever since I listened to my first game I was hooked! I remember the first Heat game I ever listened to, it was Hunter Shinkaruk’s first game with the Heat and it was on Sportsnet 960 in Calgary and I remember my dad saying that it was too loud and way too exciting, but that is exactly what I liked about it. Little did he know that he would have to be listening to it a year later and enjoying your broadcasts. The Heat broadcasts make my day. Thank you for that!

Olivia O’Keefe, Calgary Flames Fan

I really enjoy your writing immensely!! I look forward to reading all your material and just wanted to say our hockey community is very appreciative for the work you do, with professionalism and heart!!

Scott Reimche, Heat365 Member

related experience

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Senior Marketing & Communications Manager - Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada

March 2019 to Present

• Develop and employ a social strategy, which has garnered consistent and significant growth in follows and likes, clicks to chapter donation page, as well as a 57% increase in online revenue
• Recognized for storytelling excellence by Make-A-Wish America in 2020 and 2021 having written the Top Disney Wish Story across the country and the story that won the most coveted Indomitable Spirit Award
• Manifest media coverage by pitching stories to news stations across six media markets in Northeastern and Central California and Northern Nevada
• Script, film and execute all internal events, all of which in 2022 have raised more than $1.6 million, record amounts for each event
• Work on all public wish reveals including pre-planning, run of show, graphic and art elements to ensure Wish Kid has a magical experience during their wish
• Leads team in marketing, digital strategy and design for entire chapter and head the department as of March 2022
• Championed the purchase and act as chief operator and trainer of in-house print quality equipment, significantly saving the chapter in not having to use external vendors for materials
• Instrumental in the planning & execution while pivoting from in-person to virtual events during COVID-19 and which raised over budget
• Served as point person for chapter in important fundraising campaign with local corporate supporter and one with the largest wish family fundraiser in America
• Collaborate with Make-A-Wish America to oversee in overseeing transition to new website & CMS by evaluating digital strategy, assembling assets and web content

Digital Media Manager - Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitor's Bureau

November 2018 to May 2019

• Craft engaging written, photo and video content for Visit Lodi’s social platforms and website along with cultivating weekly blog entries to promote the destination
• Produced video content that resulted in the most organic reach, total engagement and views than any previous in-house video production
• In one month achieved growth on Facebook of 37% of the entire following growth during the whole year of 2018
• Create marketing materials to distribute either electronically or printed to potential visitors and Visit Lodi! constituents
• Manage and maintain the backend database of partners along with VisitLodi.com along with the Visit Lodi! blog, which includes entries conceptualized and written by me along with managing a small group of bloggers for content that furthers the bureau’s goals
• Educate visitors and potential visitors on the destination offering in Lodi both in person and via digital communication platforms with tremendous customer service

Director, Communications & New Media - Stockton Heat

April 2015 to November 2018

• Oversaw the transition of hockey brands in Stockton within the communications and marketing departments, which included new media platforms, sales materials and overall brand awareness
• Head the Communications, Marketing & Community Relations Department including orchestrating the department’s budget and attracting media trade deals through radio, print and TV relationships
• Maintain and manage the Heat website and app, ensuring it’s user-friendly and engaging to fans and media
• Launched and head the company’s Art Department, in charge of creating and designing promotional materials, advertisements, digital properties and more
• Chartered the Heat Media Guide and Record Book, containing Calgary Flames top affiliate records from 1980 to present day, along with the team’s training camp and playoff materials, sponsorship decks and team’s local area guide
• Furthered the content offered on StocktonHeat.com by writing articles and press releases, idealizing compelling video content and championing our public relations efforts
• Pioneered a weekly publication on CalgaryFlames.com featuring a written recap or feature story of Flames prospects
• Cultivate relationships with media outlets and personalities in and around Stockton and Calgary to increase the coverage and profile of the Stockton Heat and Calgary Sports and Entertainment brands
• Format and perform play-by-play broadcasts of Stockton Heat Hockey games
• Spearhead the efforts to ensure the integrity around the Heat’s brand identity, safeguarding that brand guidelines are consistent across the business and through third party advertisers
• Assess potential marketing partners and find solutions that create synergy with the brands, achieve their business goals, and provide funds or budget relieving trade for the team
• Demonstrated ability to fix and assess IT issues related to Mac OS, iOS and Windows platforms, saving the team money through additional IT expenses

Broadcaster & Manager of Marketing, Media Relations & Digital Assets - Stockton Thunder

September 2013 to April 2015

• Devised the world’s first Painted Classic, an event that invited fans to paint the ice followed by a game on that painted ice that has been recreated throughout both minor league and major league hockey as signature events
• Initiated and altered the marketing approach of the team’s digital advertising to include more social advertising, growing our Facebook and Twitter followings that resulted in increased ticket sales
• Coordinated Thunder social media channels, further increasing the digital footprint for the club, growing our Facebook following from 18K to 30K likes in two seasons
• Generated game notes with up-to-date statistics and stories of the team’s players
• Entertained listeners through play-by-play calls of Thunder games during the team’s 10th anniversary
• Created the team’s marketing materials, giveaways and more, including the Rough & Ready Islanders and Thunder 10th Anniversary Logos

Web Designer - Freelance

May 2012 to September 2013

• Develop sites, and train Small Businesses Owners to use WordPress Content Management Systems


skills

Adobe Creative Suite
90%
Broadcasting
95%
Content Creation
90%
Graphic Design
90%
Information Technology
75%
Marketing
80%
Media & Public Relations
95%
On-Camera Delivery
88%
Play-by-Play
100%
Public Speaking
95%
Social Media
90%
Video & Audio Production
85%
Web Management
97%
Writing
100%

education

College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati

Graduated 2012

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Electronic Media
• Member of: Bearcast Radio, Bearcats Ice Hockey, UCAST TV, Munich Summer Curriculum
• GPA: 3.6/4.0
• 2011 Jack and Joan Strader Radio Production Award Winner

Ludwig Maximillians Universität

Summer Study Abroad 2010

• Took 12 credit hours of Electronic Media coursework through classes taught by both American and German professors
• Learned and developed the new Munich Summer Curriculum website using the University of Cincinnatiʼs content management system
• Provided thousands of photos to Munich International Summer University to use to promote their programs
• Promote the program by speaking with groups around campus about the international experience
• Recipient of the UC International Grant of $800 for planned work and promotion of the program


internships

Broadcast & Community Hockey Intern - Tampa Bay Lightning

September 2011 to May 2012

• Assist in Lightning Radio Network broadcasts by setting up and breaking down intermission and post
game interviews as well as postgame and remote broadcasts
• Interview, edit, and obtain pregame audio from the visiting locker room
• Edit and post the Daily Lightning Update for Lightning Radio Affiliates and social network followers
• Write, record, and edit audio features heard on all Lightning Radio Affiliates in Florida as well as on the Lightning Radio Network Facebook and Twitter pages
• Write articles and blogs for TampaBayLightning.Com using player and personnel interviews
• Assist the Community Hockey Department with youth hockey clinics and camps along with their street hockey initiatives
• Research and recommend locations for the NHL Street Program and Street Lightning
• Promote the Summer Lightning Made Camps in Brandon, FL and Orlando, FL
• Occasionally set up and run pre and post-game press conferences
• Produced the sideline reporters, reports for the Tampa Bay Storm arena football home games
• Assisted the group sales department’s Rink of Dreams by adding to the value of the ticket package a broadcast of two recreational hockey teams before a Lightning game that the teams can listen to afterwards
• Participated in the Storm Chasers program by providing advice and answering questions to students interested in the broadcast and media fields

Design & New Media Intern - VerbaVoice GmbH

Summer 2010

• Designed promotional material for a company comprised of nearly all hard-of-hearing and deaf employees
• Translated the companyʼs documents and web site from German to English
• Communicated with employees using knowledge of American Sign Language as well as learning Deutsche Gebärdensprache (German Sign Language)

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portfolio

  • All
  • advertising
  • audio
  • broadcasting
  • design
  • digital media
  • events
  • giveaways
  • jerseys
  • logos
  • media relations
  • sales materials
  • video
  • written
  • Video Editing Sample
    Video Editing Sample
  • Web Development
    Web Development
  • Blogging
    Blogging
  • We Paint the Ice Night & Painted Classic
    We Paint the Ice Night & Painted Classic
  • Edible Hours Logo (Designed 2017)
    Edible Hours Logo (Designed 2017)
  • Play-by-Play and On-Camera Demo
    Play-by-Play and On-Camera Demo
  • Sales Flyers (Designed 2018)
    Sales Flyers (Designed 2018)
  • Media Guide & Record Books
    Media Guide & Record Books
  • Digital Media Projects
    Digital Media Projects
  • Mardi Gras Night Logo & Jersey (Designed 2018)
    Mardi Gras Night Logo & Jersey (Designed 2018)
  • Calgaryflames.com Articles
    Calgaryflames.com Articles
  • Teddy Bear Toss in 360-Degrees (Created 2018)
    Teddy Bear Toss in 360-Degrees (Created 2018)
  • Audio Production
    Audio Production
  • Saiger-Kisker Wedding (Designed 2016)
    Saiger-Kisker Wedding (Designed 2016)
  • Stockton Ports Baseball Logo & Jersey (Designed 2018)
    Stockton Ports Baseball Logo & Jersey (Designed 2018)
  • Game Previews and Recaps
    Game Previews and Recaps
  • We Paint The Ice Night & The Painted Classic Gallery
    We Paint The Ice Night & The Painted Classic Gallery
  • Puck Pals Logo (Designed 2018)
    Puck Pals Logo (Designed 2018)
  • Hockey Jersey Design (2015-2017)
    Hockey Jersey Design (2015-2017)
  • Game Notes
    Game Notes
  • 2016-17 Corporate Sales Deck
    2016-17 Corporate Sales Deck
  • Stockton Heat Hockey Fights Cancer (Designed 2017)
    Stockton Heat Hockey Fights Cancer (Designed 2017)
  • 10th Anniversary Stockton Thunder Logo (Designed 2014)
    10th Anniversary Stockton Thunder Logo (Designed 2014)
  • Pacific Heats Up Logo (Designed 2018)
    Pacific Heats Up Logo (Designed 2018)
  • Stadium Cup (Designed 2017)
    Stadium Cup (Designed 2017)
  • 2016-17 Season Ticket Holder Collectors Book
    2016-17 Season Ticket Holder Collectors Book
  • Brewski Bundle Logo (Designed 2018)
    Brewski Bundle Logo (Designed 2018)
  • AHL On the Beat Articles
    AHL On the Beat Articles
  • Pocket Schedules (Designed 2014-2017)
    Pocket Schedules (Designed 2014-2017)
  • Fired Up 4 Pack Logo (Designed 2018)
    Fired Up 4 Pack Logo (Designed 2018)
  • In-Arena Advertising
    In-Arena Advertising
  • Frankie's Friends Kid's Club (Designed 2017)
    Frankie's Friends Kid's Club (Designed 2017)
  • Outdoor Game at Raley Field
    Outdoor Game at Raley Field
  • Get in the Game. READ! Logo (Designed 2017)
    Get in the Game. READ! Logo (Designed 2017)
  • Copywriting
    Copywriting
  • Goal Song Competition (Created 2016)
    Goal Song Competition (Created 2016)
  • Heat Ambassador Logo (Designed 2018)
    Heat Ambassador Logo (Designed 2018)
  • Renewal Sweepstakes (Designed 2017)
    Renewal Sweepstakes (Designed 2017)
  • Stockton Heat Hockey Goes Green (Designed 2017)
    Stockton Heat Hockey Goes Green (Designed 2017)
  • Star Wars Night Logo (Designed 2018)
    Star Wars Night Logo (Designed 2018)
  • Schedule Flyer (Designed 2016)
    Schedule Flyer (Designed 2016)
  • Season Ticket Holder Patch (Designed 2015)
    Season Ticket Holder Patch (Designed 2015)
  • Outdoor Game Credential (Designed 2015)
    Outdoor Game Credential (Designed 2015)
  • Playoff Logos (Designed 2017-2018)
    Playoff Logos (Designed 2017-2018)
  • Posters (Designed 2015-2018)
    Posters (Designed 2015-2018)
  • Holiday Card (Designed 2016)
    Holiday Card (Designed 2016)
  • Pocket Schedule Box (Designed 2017)
    Pocket Schedule Box (Designed 2017)
  • Painted Classic Logo (Designed 2014)
    Painted Classic Logo (Designed 2014)
  • Lunchbox Giveaway (Designed 2015)
    Lunchbox Giveaway (Designed 2015)
  • 2014-15 Season Ticket Holder Collectors Book
    2014-15 Season Ticket Holder Collectors Book
  • Painted Classic Poster Giveaway (Designed 2016)
    Painted Classic Poster Giveaway (Designed 2016)
  • Kid's Club Badge (Designed 2015)
    Kid's Club Badge (Designed 2015)
  • We Paint the Ice Logo (Designed 2014)
    We Paint the Ice Logo (Designed 2014)
  • Heat Bus Advertisement (Designed 2015)
    Heat Bus Advertisement (Designed 2015)
  • Number Retirement Banner (Designed 2015)
    Number Retirement Banner (Designed 2015)
  • Thunder Blanket Giveaway (Designed 2014)
    Thunder Blanket Giveaway (Designed 2014)
  • 50/50 Raffle Logo (Designed 2018)
    50/50 Raffle Logo (Designed 2018)
  • Thunder 10th Anniversary Pennant (Designed 2015)
    Thunder 10th Anniversary Pennant (Designed 2015)
  • 2014-15 Season Ticket Holder Collectors Book
    2014-15 Season Ticket Holder Collectors Book
  • Press Releases
    Press Releases
  • Stockton Thunder Calendar Giveaway
    Stockton Thunder Calendar Giveaway

contact

It’s easy to get in contact with me, be it by email!

  • E-mail
    kiskerbc@gmail.com

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