January 2021

Stacey Lamboni '13

DEGREES:
B.A. Communication Arts
Fulton School

CURRENT EMPLOYER
Boston Red Sox

CURRENT OCCUPATION
Video Producer and Editor

DESCRIBE YOUR CAREER PATH
After I graduated from Salisbury in December 2013, I took an internship working at an engineering company in their marketing department. It was not exactly what I planned on doing fresh out of college. In the meantime, I applied to every and any video production internship and job I could find. A few months later, and what seemed to be a few hundred application submitted, I finally was accepted as a producers intern at NFL Films in Mount Laurel, NJ. During my time there, I contributed to NFL Replay, A Football Life, NFL Films Presents, Sound FX and so much more. I learned how to be a better video editor, how to mix audio and sound effects, and how to convey a story using dramatic music and imagery. Working at NFL Films kick started my professional sports career. The internship was only for one season, so I had to embark on the job search train again. However, when one sports season ends another one starts. Following the football season, I applied at the Boston Red Sox and was hired as a seasonal production assistant. I shot and edited videos, worked all homes games (81 to be exact), and spent many, many hours wondering why baseball is not a timed game. Once the season ended, I thought, "here we go again, time to sharpen up the resume," but I was asked to stay on as a part-time employee working all off-season events like football and ice hockey. I was a little hesitant to take the part-time job, as a full-time job seemed a little more appealing. However, little did I imagine, I am now in my sixth season with the team and hoping this year I can add a second World Series ring to the shelf.

MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU LEARNED WHILE ATTENDING SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
Time management. I was a student-athlete, so I had to manage school along with practice, treatment, study hall, internship and so much more. You're a student first, athlete second. I learned that if I wanted to be an athlete I had to learn how to maintain all my school priorities too. I remember there were several times where I would be interviewing someone for a school project, get done the interview, pack up my camera gear, hop on my bike, pick up my clean jersey from Tim (THANK YOU TIM!), and ride my bike to practice with my hockey bag on one side of me and my camera tripod on the other. It was overwhelming at times, but I had a good plan where I knew how much time I needed in certain places of my schedule to get everything done.

WHAT CAMPUS ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS WERE YOU INVOLVED WITH?
I was on the field hockey team! I made some of my best friends when I was on the team. There were some great memories made while being a part of the organization, and I can't forget the awesome tailgates after the games. We were also heavily involved in the community too. My mom is a huge advocate for getting college athletes out in to the schools to help with younger kids, and that was something I really enjoyed doing.

BEST COLLEGE MEMORY
My best college memory would probably be when the field hockey team made it to the National Championship my senior year. It was literally the coldest day I have ever been outside in. I live in New England now where it is basically always cold, and I will still to this day say that was the coldest I have ever been in in my life. Even though we lost in the finals, I think the whole experience of getting there was a big accomplishment.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SALISBURY UNIVERSITY?
When I was looking at colleges, I knew I wanted to try and play field hockey, but I was not totally sure of what I wanted to do as a career. I'm pretty sure it was my dad who told me about Salisbury's communication arts program. He explained to me that there were so many different avenues I could take with this major. Sports broadcasting being one of them. The idea of having classes that were very hands on, using cameras, being in a live studio and all sorts of things was something that really sparked my interest.

IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE SALISBURY UNIVERSITY IN THREE WORDS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE AND WHY?
I would describe Salisbury as, my home away from home. I guess that's more of a phrase, but that's exactly how I would describe it. Salisbury is unique to me, and I can say on behalf of my family, who all attended Salisbury too, that it always has been our second home. My sisters and I practically grew up in the training clinic. My dad [Head Athletic Trainer Pat Lamboni], who I'm sure every athlete has been well acquainted by, has worked there since I was born. Early on in the process of picking a college, there was not a chance I would be going to Salisbury, and I'm sure my sisters had that same thought too. When I look back at the decision I made, and now having a career I love, I know that attending Salisbury was the right choice for me. The guidance from my professors and the skills I learned in their classes gave me the tools to be successful in the industry I am in now.

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT AND WHY?
Linwood, NJ! Nothing fancy at all … I have family that lives in the area, so growing up, we would always go there every summer and most holidays to visit. It's very close to the beach; you could almost guarantee from sun up to sun down that's where we would be. I have great childhood memories going to Linwood, and I loved being able to see my family so often.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
With the help of my colleges, I have two New England Sports Emmys for different Red Sox videos I helped produce. At NFL Films, they have Emmys practically surrounding the building, so I've seen them up close, but I never in a million years did I imagine I would have one, let alone two.

WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I took piano lessons when I was little for probably three or four years. I was definitely not a standout at the recitals, but I can still nail chopsticks.

HOBBIES/OTHER INTERESTS
I love to ski. Living where it's snowy and cold for more than half the year, you have to find a fun hobby where it's somewhat enjoyable to be outside.