Zachary Grady

Zachary Grady

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sports Director, WBNG-12 CBS Binghamton /// Host & Executive Producer, 12 Sports Southern Tier Kickoff Show /// Co-Host, Bearcats Coaches Show WBNG-12 TV & WNBF News Radio

  • Education

    • Hudson Valley Community College

      2004 - 2005
      Associate of Arts - AA History

      Men's Varsity Lacrosse.

    • Full Sail University

      2020 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting

      Bachelor of Science in Sportscasting. Class Valedictorian, Recipient of the Advance Achievement Award, and (4) Course Director Awards.

    • SUNY Brockport

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science - BS History

      Men's Varsity Lacrosse, Sigma Alpha Mu, Brockport Student Government.

  • Experience

    • Foot Locker

      Oct 2009 - Jun 2012
      Store Manager

      Managed the everyday operations of the Wilton, Colonie Center, and Crossgates Foot Locker retail stores in and around Albany, New York• Received three promotions within twenty months of hire date.• Rookie Manager of The Year for 2010.• $100,000 in sales gain for two locations; Wilton Mall in 2010 and Colonie Center in 2011.

    • Old Brick Furniture

      Jun 2012 - Apr 2016
      Sales Consultant

      Consult and assist with the home furnishing needs of consumers within the greater Capital District of Albany, New York• $1m+ in annual sales for 2013, 2014, 2015.• #1 in the company for total fiscal profits in 2014.• Top 3 in the company for total sales in 2013, 2014, 2015.

    • Edward Jones

      Aug 2016 - Mar 2019
      Financial Advisor

      Retirement Planning, Investment Services, Education Savings, Estate Considerations, Preparing For The Unexpected• Built a book of $12.5 million under management at the firm.• Was #1 in new assets for new advisors for 2018.

    • West Albany Strong

      Sept 2017 - Feb 2020
      Board Member

      Board Member for the West Albany Strong community outreach organization. Media liaison and corporate fundraising director.

    • Colonie Raiders Football

      Nov 2018 - Nov 2023
      Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator, Program Treasurer.

      Treasurer for the Colonie Junior Raiders Youth Football and Junior Raiders Cheerleading organization.Assistant Head Coach for the Senior & Junior Tackle teams. Created and installed offensive system and packages for the youth program. Video coordinator & control coach for the Colonie Raiders Varsity team.

    • Chambers Sports Performance

      Jul 2019 - Feb 2020
      Chief Financial Officer

      Head of the finance and payroll departments for Chambers Sports Performance LLC in Albany, New York.• Licensed Series 7, Series 66, NYS Life, Health, & Accident Registered Representative.• Active Member of The Capital Region Chamber of Commerce.

    • XFL

      Feb 2020 - May 2020
      On Field Production Assistant

      Member of the Tampa Bay Vipers Gameday Production Staff.On field assistant to the Production Operations Specialist.On field assistant to the In Stadium Game Day Host.

    • WWE

      Mar 2020 - Sept 2021
      Production Assistant

      Guest Ambassador for the WWE NXT Live Tapings.Recipient of the WWE Performance Center Internship.

    • 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
      Radio Production Assistant & On-Air Contributor

      In studio producer for Big Board Sports with Rodger Wyland. Broadcasting daily Monday through Friday 10am to 1pm on 104.5FM The Team ESPN Radio WTMM.

    • MetsMerized Online

      Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
      Digital Content Creator, Staff Writer, Podcast Host

      Digital Content Creator and Staff Writer covering The New York Mets.Host of the Empire State of Mind Podcast; a part of MetsMerized Online and USA Today.

    • The Empire State of Mind Podcast

      Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
      Podcast Host, & Executive Producer

      Host of the Empire State of Mind Podcast. Covering all things sports in the Empire State from the Big Apple to the Cap City. Follow on Instagram @EmpireStateofMindPod and on Twitter @EmpireStatePod.Anchor: https://anchor.fm/empirestateofmindpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5FerKmlAplYgEsK6kYSvg

    • Professional Fighters League

      Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
      In Arena VIP Interviewer & Host, Digital Content Creator

      Co-Host of the EZ Fight Night PFL Preview Show. In Arena VIP Guest Interviewer.Production Assistant for the Zoom presentation of the PFL Post-Fight Press Conferences for ESPN+.

    • 107.5 WCHV Charlottesville

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Morning Sports Update On-Air Talent

      On-Air fill in host of the Mac's Notebook and the Daily Morning Sports Update segments on the Joe Thomas Morning Show in Charlottesville, Virginia.

    • WWNY TV

      Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
      Multimedia Journalist
    • WBNG TV 12

      Jan 2024 - now

      Head of the sports department for the CBS affiliate in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Lead sports anchor for 5:30p, 6p, 10p, & 11p broadcasts. Manage a 3 individual department, plus a college intern during the fall & spring semesters. Daily responsibilities include scheduling, story selection, content creation, and website maintenance.

      • Sports Director

        Jun 2024 - now
      • Weekend Sports Anchor

        Jan 2024 - May 2024
    • Binghamton University

      Oct 2024 - now
      Radio Host

      Co-host of the Bearcats Basketball Coaches Radio Show for WNBF 1290 News Radio

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NYS Life Accident & Health

      New York State
      Jul 2016
    • Series 66

      Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
      Jul 2016
    • Series 7

      Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
      Jun 2016