Comments on STAA PortfoliosThe following are some of the very nice comments we have received on our sports broadcasting demo and resume portfolio packages. If you have feedback you'd like us to share with others, please write.
"STAA and Jon Chelesnik provide an outstanding service to sportscasters. The audition tape is the best I've ever come across and the assistance with potential employment is outstanding. I would highly recommend STAA to any broadcaster looking for employment"
Jerry Schemmel
Denver Nuggets Play-by-Play Broadcaster
“The demos and resumes are very concise. It’s a good package.”
Tom Boman
Broadcast Manager, Learfield Sports
"As long as [Jon Chelesnik and STAA] has been in business, he has been doing my portfolios”
Scott Galetti
Play-by-Play Voice, University of New Mexico Lobos
“I talked with Tina Thornton at ESPN this morning. I received some excellent feedback from her. The first thing Tina commented on was the quality and look of the DVD itself. She said the layout was well packaged and one of the best she's seen. She compared mine to a package she looked at this morning and called mine "very impressive.” Thank you SO much for the work you did for me. It made a difference.”
Anglea Kiel
Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Loyola Marymount University Women's Basketball
“I can't believe how much better it sounds after your re-organized the highlights and spiced up the intros and outros. The cuts also have a clear, crisp and deep sound to them. Wow! You've maxed out my ability with you work. I feel much better and more confident now.”
Randy Lee
Play-by-Play Voice, Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers
“Anyone who says that their career is not worth the investment of having their portfolio professionally done should take a serious second look. It is the best investment I could have possibly made, an investment in myself."
Chad Cooper
Play-by-Play Broadcaster
“The original demo you created for me helped me go from mild interest to strong interest and a one-on-one sit down meeting for an hour and a half with Scott Masteller at ESPN Radio."
Chris Russell
106.7 The Fan, Washington DC
“I was thrilled with the finished product. The package was slick in both appearance and sound; A thoroughly professional presentation."
Dave Stone
Sportscaster, Los Angeles, CA
"My new resume and tape that STAA set up for me helped a lot. With the first batch of jobs I applied for, I noticed a big difference with the way I was being treated by prospective employers. Right off the bat, I got the near miss in Nebraska, and now this opportunity in Daytona has come through. It's not just building the portfolios. I really appreciate all the phone calls and e-mails exchanges where [STAA's Jon Chelesnik] offered me tips and relayed feedback from some of the places I applied. Your personalized effort really means a lot to me. I'm really happy that I found STAA."
Kevin Vicker
Daytona Cubs Baseball Club
"I'm very impressed. The portfolios are professional but not daunting. I like resumes that are one page, like (STAA) presents. The CDs look very professional."
Bruce Gilbert
Former General Manager, ESPN Radio Network
"I like the classy, yet understated way you have designed your portfolios."
Gary Bender
Network Sportscaster (ESPN, TNT, CBS, ABC)
"I truly thank you for everything you have done, I know for a fact that all the feedback I have received on the presentation of my stuff has been top notch! I owe that to you."
Eytan Shander
WPHT-AM Philadelphia
"First impressions are important, which is why I sought guidance in creating a professional portfolio. Many thanks to (Jon) for improving my audition CD and creating a sophisticated package I could never have done on my own."
Mike Levine
WQAM Miami
"I received my portfolios in the mail over the weekend- I am very pleased, I wish I had them earlier! I sent my first new portfolio out today and felt much more confident in mailing it out than I have with previous applications. "
Scott Eddy
Jamestown Jammers Basketball Club
"A totally outstanding presentation! I am impressed and would recommend (the portfolios) to anyone in this business. If potential employers don't get it from this, I can't imagine what they want."
Curt Hart
Former Radio Voice, University of Illinois
"After receiving my portfolios, it is clear that (Jon) knows what employers want to see and hear."
Noah Coslov
NBA Radio
"When I accepted the Casper Rockies job, they all commented on the professionalism of my portfolio, etc."
Josh Berndt
Radio Voice, Casper Rockies Baseball Club
"I received the resumes today. Wow--they look great! Thank you."
Bryan Benway
Laredo Buck Hockey Club
"You did a very professional job on my portfolio. I particularly like the way that you put the play-by-play together with the opening highlights and then the drive. The other reports sounded good too! I love the eye-catching resume! The whole package makes a very professional presentation. I would recommend your work to any broadcaster. The service you are offering is invaluable and the contacts that you have established throughout the business are outstanding."
Lee Headley
Former Radio Voice, Samford University
"Just saw the new resume..........Oh my gosh, it looks FABULOUS!!"
Dave DeNatale
Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Oberlin College
"You did a great job! I can actually send out my package and be confident in the material inside. I have always worried that my tape or CD sounded bad. Now it looks and sounds great! Thank you!"
Bill Harrington
Inland Empire 66ers
"My new portfolio is going over great. I can't thank you guys enough for the shot in the arm my career has been given."
Tim Anderson
Time Warner Cable, Fridley, MN
"I'm thrilled with what (Jon) has put together for me. The new demo is outstanding. I like the sound effects between the highlight clips right off the top, and the segments you used to showcase my play-by-play abilities are excellent. My new resume really strikes at the core of my experience and talents. Compared to my old one, it has less clutter. Less is more."
Tim Anderson
Big Horn Radio Network, Cody, WY
“Thanks again for all your help. Without that CD, I wouldn't have been hired. I really appreciate it.”
Steve Carbone
The Ticket, Dallas
“It finally happened for me. I am finally in, after three interviews and a lot of sweating. I am finally in with the big boys. It is because of you and your company. You did not get me the job, but you got me in the door, and that was exactly what I needed. I would have paid twice as much for this opportunity. If there is anything I can do to help your business I will definitely do that. This the best money I have ever spent.”
Ruston McDonald
680 The Fan, Atlanta
"Jon Chelesnik has been terrific to work with. For most people it's hard to get that perfect sounding demo tape. With Jon's help I believe that got me my current job with the Wichita Wranglers"
Erik Andersson
Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Wichita Wranglers Baseball Club
“Thank for your help with my demo, I know it helped me to land the Northern Michigan University job.”
John Focke
University of Northern Michigan hockey
"Everything looks amazing! Now that I evaluate everything that has been done, this might actually have been a money saver! Everything is so well done and even my entire family is very impressed. Thanks again. This is amazing!"
Bryan Jones
Guilford College
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