Paul J. Pickett

Paul J. Pickett

Media Relations/Operations

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Operations Executive 🚀 For More Than Profit

  • Education

    • L'UniversitĂ© de Ouagadougou

      2002 - 2002
      Certificate African Language and Culture

      Summer study abroad. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa.Studied directly under the acclaimed Burkinabé film director, Gaston Kaboré.

    • Bowling Green State University

      1995 - 2000
      Bachelor of Science Sport Management

      Learned by experiencing:-The business of sports-The broader psychosocial and cultural aspects of sports.

    • Universidad de Guadalajara

      2001 - 2001
      Certificate Spanish Language and Culture

      Summer study abroad. Guadalajara, Mexico.

    • Bowling Green State University

      2000 - 2003
      Master of Arts American Culture Studies

      Learned by doing:-Critical thinking-How to analyze a range of sources-Qualitative research -Public speaking-Clear writing-Nuanced ways of understanding the changing culture in which we live and work.Focus: Intercultural Communication.

  • Experience

    • Palace Sports & Entertainment

      Jun 1998 - Aug 1998
      Media Relations/Operations

      Promoted the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and the WNBA’s Detroit Shock by working closely with local and national media. Daily responsibilities included: assisting coaches and players at all local practice sessions, creation and dissemination of press kits, fact sheets, bios and event flyers; maintained media lists, gathered and internally shared daily media coverage.Additional game day responsibilities included: providing quarterly statistics to media members, operating the shot clock or game clock, and helping to set up and operate pre-game activities in the parking lot. Show less

    • Palace Sports & Entertainment

      Jun 1999 - Aug 1999
      Media Relations/Operations

      Promoted the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and the WNBA’s Detroit Shock by working closely with local and national media. Daily responsibilities included: assisting coaches and players at all local practice sessions, creation and dissemination of press kits, fact sheets, bios and event flyers; maintained media lists, gathered and internally shared daily media coverage.Additional game day responsibilities included: providing quarterly statistics to media members, operating the shot clock or game clock, and helping to set up and operate pre-game activities in the parking lot. Show less

    • Palace Sports & Entertainment

      Jun 2000 - Aug 2000
      Media Relations/Operations

      Promoted the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and the WNBA’s Detroit Shock by working closely with local and national media. Daily responsibilities included: assisting coaches and players at all local practice sessions, creation and dissemination of press kits, fact sheets, bios and event flyers; maintained media lists, gathered and internally shared daily media coverage.Additional game day responsibilities included: providing quarterly statistics to media members, operating the shot clock or game clock, and helping to set up and operate pre-game activities in the parking lot. Show less

    • Bowling Green State University

      Sept 2000 - May 2002
      Graduate Student Instructor

      Operated with full creative and practical responsibility of the information delivery and evaluation of students, for the introductory course to American Culture Studies.Responsibilities:-Wrote syllabus and delivered information at every class; designed, prepared and graded all student assignments; led group discussions; coordinated and led collaborative events with various student groups on campus.

    • Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities

      Sept 2002 - Jul 2003
      Direct Support Professional

      Demonstrated love and care for adults with developmental disabilities by assisting with their personal daily routines and hygiene, and also helped them be involved and integrated into our surrounding community.

    • Quicken Loans

      Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

      Mortgage Banker.Mortgage Processor.Mortgage Underwriter.Leader of Underwriters.Leader of Processors. Leader of Processors - QLMS.

      • Sales - Operations - Leadership

        Aug 2003 - Mar 2020
      • Communications Leader

        Oct 2018 - Feb 2020
    • Rocket Pro

      Mar 2020 - now

      Supporting the business development of our Mortgage Broker Partners, alongside the “Crew” of high-level Underwriters, Purchase Title Coordinators, and Closing Specialists at Rocket Pro TPO.Rocket Pro TPO is the wholesale division of Rocket Mortgage (FKA Quicken Loans). Supported a team of high-level leaders that developed our Communications and Underwriting Team Members at Rocket Pro TPO.Rocket Pro TPO is the wholesale division of Rocket Mortgage (FKA Quicken Loans).

      • Director of Crew Operations

        Feb 2022 - now
      • Director of Operations

        Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Paul J. Pickett
      Rock Retreat Awardee Rock Family Of Companies Jul 2020 Rock Retreat is an exclusive event for high-impact team members of the Rock Family Of Companies, spanning 3 days and featuring prolific speakers, professional development workshops and networking activities. Keynote speakers: Jay Farner, Dan Gilbert, Eric Thomas and Tim Wise.
    • Awarded to Paul J. Pickett
      Rock Honor Nominee (formerly known as "Gilbie Award", and "Gilbert Award") Quicken Loans Senior Leadership Oct 2019 QL's version of The Oscars.This is the highest honor to be achieved by team members at Quicken Loans and the Family Of Companies, at our annual awards celebration.
    • Awarded to Paul J. Pickett
      Rock Honor Nominee (formerly known as "Gilbie Award", and "Gilbert Award") Quicken Loans Senior Leadership Oct 2018 QL's version of The Oscars.This is the highest honor to be achieved by team members at Quicken Loans and the Family Of Companies, at our annual awards celebration.
    • Awarded to Paul J. Pickett
      Gilbie Award Nominee (formerly known as "Gilbert Award") Quicken Loans Senior Leadership Mar 2016 QL's version of The Oscars.This is the highest honor to be achieved by team members at Quicken Loans and the Family Of Companies, at our annual awards celebration.
    • Awarded to Paul J. Pickett
      Gilbert Award Winner Quicken Loans Senior Leadership Mar 2005 QL's version of The Oscars.This is the highest honor to be achieved by team members at Quicken Loans and the Family Of Companies, at our annual awards celebration.
    • Awarded to Paul J. Pickett
      Gilbert Award Winner Quicken Loans Senior Leadership Mar 2005 QL's version of The Oscars.This is the highest honor to be achieved by team members at Quicken Loans and the Family Of Companies, at our annual awards celebration.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by FAMILY ASSISTANCE FOR RENAISSANCE MEN on Dec 2019
      FAMILY ASSISTANCE FOR RENAISSANCE MENAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Detroit Church on May 2019
      Detroit ChurchAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Career Services Volunteer

      Issued by Hire Heroes USA on Apr 2020
      Hire Heroes USAAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by TEDxDetroit on Sept 2024
      TEDxDetroitAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Gallery Management Captain

      Issued by Rocket Mortgage Classic on Jun 2024
      Rocket Mortgage ClassicAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Marshal Services Committee

      Issued by The John Shippen on Jun 2024
      The John ShippenAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • NFL Draft Experience Team

      Issued by Detroit Metro Sports Comm on Apr 2024
      Detroit Metro Sports CommAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Pro-Am Committee Chair

      Issued by Rocket Mortgage Classic on Jul 2022
      Rocket Mortgage ClassicAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Detroit Chapter - NAACP

      Issued by NAACP on Oct 2020
      NAACPAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Volunteer

      Issued by JARC on Jan 2016
      JARCAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Reading Tutor

      Issued by TutorMate on Sept 2016
      TutorMateAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Volunteer Project Staff

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity Detroit on Feb 2017
      Habitat for Humanity DetroitAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Course Marshall

      Issued by The Ally Challenge, presented by McLaren on Aug 2021
      The Ally Challenge, presented by McLarenAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Gallery Management

      Issued by Rocket Mortgage Classic on Jun 2021
      Rocket Mortgage ClassicAssociated with Paul J. Pickett
    • Hospitality Services Committee

      Issued by The John Shippen on Jun 2023
      The John ShippenAssociated with Paul J. Pickett