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EDITOR & PUBLISHER
2003-Present: Kumite
Quarterly Magazine
§ Responsible for developing, writing, and editing feature articles, interviews, and stories
§ Overseeing all marketing, sales, advertising, design, layout, publishing, and distribution
DIRECTOR & FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER
2001-Present: Kumite International;
Pittsburgh, PA
o Division of Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League
§ Responsible for overseeing partnership program with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot LLC.
§ Credited with establishing college scholarships and educational charter criteria
§ Directly responsible for setting up operations in United States, Europe, and Canada
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Developed KicKiss, an extensive competition circuit and membership base nationwide
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Manager of Team Kumite International: All-star travel &
competition team
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Coordinating fundraising efforts exceeding $10,000 per season
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
2000-Present: Kumite
Classic Entertainment Inc. Irwin, PA
§ Promoter: World-class fitness championships, martial arts tournaments,
consumer expos
§ Negotiating all major sales, sponsorship, advertising, and partnership agreements
§ Managing all aspects of event marketing, public relations and media relations
§ Recruiting amateur and professional athletes throughout The United States and abroad
§ Consulting and coordinating professional shows and events internationally
§ Showcasing regional, national, and international level talent and performers
§ Kumite Classic Entertainment Inc. holds the distinction of promoting:
o Fitness Pittsburgh: Part of ESPN International’s Fitness Universe
Program
o The Official Physical Fitness and Sports Day for The City of Pittsburgh
MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR & SCHOOL OPERATOR
1990-Present: Allegheny
Shotokan Karate Inc; North Huntingdon, PA
§ Responsible for running all daily corporate activities
§ Certified & licensed black belt self-defense instructor & personal trainer
§ 24 years experience: Competitor, Instructor, Coach,
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10 x National, International, and 1998 World Champion
o Honored by The President’s Council of Physical Fitness & Sports
o Inducted into The Living Legends Hall
of Fame (youngest member in history)
UNION ACTOR & ENTERTAINER
§ Member SAG (Screen Actors Guild) / AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio)
Separate entertainment resume available upon request |
