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My career in sports production began in 2006 when I embarked on a 15-year career in Minor League Baseball. From Peoria to Tulsa to
Charlotte, my skill set grew from video and broadcast production to include visual design, marketing, promotions and sales.
My career amibitions have continued to grow since I started my own business in 2020.
Today, I am proud to further my vision as a consultant to organizations and mentor to young professionals, passing on knowledge
and lessons acquired after nearly 20 years in the industry. Oh, and I still produce kick-ass content.
Directing over 1,500 live events, designing dozens of brands, activating hundreds of corporate
partnerships, and entertaining millions of fans... I feel so privileged to share my passions and experiences with you.
Let's get to work.
Powerful visuals. Compelling messaging. Long-term success.
Professional solutions. Broadcast excellence. Live streaming.
Audience engagement. Pique storytelling. Trackable results.
AV integration. Brainstorming. Workflow management.
Celebrating ten years Uptown, the Charlotte Knights asked me to
refresh their brand, my first mainline brand design.
The goal: align more closely with the Queen City using #CLTBlue as the primary color.
Read more about the exciting #CLTBlue refresh.
© Knights Baseball LLC.
Minor League Baseball contacted me to help execute a 2023 campaign
promoting Berry Pack flavors of Corona Hard Seltzer in 120 baseball markets. Assets included
digital concourse ads,
in-game entertainment, and digital menu boards.
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Read more about the campaign.
© Corona, © MiLB.
The Bowie Baysox celebrated Chesapeake Bay with vendors, exhibits, and a new identity
that combines iconic Baysox symbols with various Bay animal species. Proceeds benefitted Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Read more about this promo.
© Bowie Baysox Baseball Club LLC.
On Video Game Knight, I produced a Legend of Zelda™-inspired game incorporating
the LED display in right field. This head-turner drew praise from fans, players, colleagues and corporate partners alike.
Click here for more Knights content.
® Nintendo, © Knights Baseball LLC.
The Bowie Baysox (Double A, Orioles) tapped me to design a uniform celebrating
a staple of Maryland BBQ. Baseball + BBQ = delicious.
Even top prospects love it.
© Bowie Baysox Baseball Club LLC.
The Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals (Marlins, Cardinals) requested animated races to
support a partnership with Tire Kingdom. I complemented their photos with music, sound effects and animation.
All at America's Busiest Ballpark.
© Jupiter Stadium LTD.
Charlotte sports fans recognize Laura Wolff's work with the Knights, Panthers,
CLT FC, ACC and more. I'm thrilled to give Laura a refreshed logo that incorporates her signature in her favorite color, periwinkle.
Click here to book Laura today.
© L. Wolff Photography.
Celebrating the Queen City's growth, the Charlotte Knights honored craftspeople
in the construction industry as the Traffic Cones
featuring merch, giveaways, and a jersey auction benefitting The ROC Charlotte.
Learn more about this unique promo.
© Knights Baseball LLC.
Bryson Best hosts
The Kid Knows Sports. His brand refresh matches his confident sports mind and desire to take his work to the next level.
Like, share, subscribe and follow.
Bryson knows sports!
Check out Bryson's body of work.
© The Kid Knows Sports.
After a 2022 rebrand, the Midland RockHounds (Double A, Athletics) requested
an in-game contest to show off their on-field caps. The tried-and-true cap shuffle fit the bill.
Torch Creative designed a great brand.
Learn about Midland's refresh.
© Midland RockHounds.
OVG Hospitality invited me to Orlando, FL to produce a series of short training
videos that help food and beverage employees prepare concession items, pour beer, manage grab-and-go stations and more.
Learn more about Oak View Group.
© OVG Oak View Group LLC.
In 2017, I introduced a tasty new brand to Charlotte, honoring BBQ in the Carolinas. For the first time in 2017, the Charlotte Knights put their aprons on and became the Charlotte Pitmasters.
Thanks to WCCB/Wilson's World.
Read more about the Pitmasters.
© Knights Baseball LLC.
After launching a youth flag football program in 2020, my friends requested a brand
that "makes our league and our kids both feel like the pros." Shoutout to Chainge Picasso Films for the great video (FB).
Learn more about flag football in CLT.
© New Age Flag Football.
Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation supports First Responders and their families in times of need.
I am Creative Director of the website and key Foundation events and fundraisers throughout the year.
Learn more about the Foundation.
© Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation.
Homer the Dragon shows his hoop skills ahead of the 2020 Draft. Shot with Sony's PXW-FS5 camcorder
and edited with Adobe Creative Cloud. Thanks to Aida Smailagic and Jack Noble. (This is a parody.)
Watch more on YouTube.
® NBA, ® ESPN, ® Hornets, © Knights.
The looming cancellation of the 2020 season prompted the Charlotte Knights to team up with Charlotte
radio legend John Hancock and write a love letter to the Queen City. Simply, we missed baseball.
Watch more Knights content online.
© Knights Baseball LLC.
One corporate partnership intended for the Charlotte Knights' 2020 season involved
an animated race. Fans would watch a race and then redeem a promo code on the Salsarita's mobile app.
Order online for pickup or delivery.
® 2023 Salsarita's Franchising, LLC.
“The best in the industry.” - Such a high accolade can often be overstated, but David Ruckman continually proves this time and time again. His creative genius elevates the fan experience to a completely different level. Whether it is on the technical side and helping build a video department from scratch, or developing unique ideas to engage an entire community, David is always finding ways to elevate an operation. No matter the situation, David unconsciously applies his energy, optimism, and passion while truly turning a vision into a reality.
David did an excellent and timely job of completing my request. My stock market research and analysis business, IPO Boutique, needed a logo refresh that appealed to a more modern audience. After a brief 10-minute phone call for bouncing ideas and getting a grasp of my business, David mocked up around a dozen different iterations of logos very quickly. The quality was excellent and he was able to deliver a package that worked across all of our mediums. David is a true professional at his craft and would be a great person to trust with your company’s next image. Ten stars out of ten!
It is hard to put into words how grateful I am to David C. Ruckman for the work that was put into this project. He saw my vision and made it into something beautiful. Working on my timeline, the process was easy, collaborative, and fun! Please look him up if you are in need of brand design, production, or creative consultation.
I have nothing but positive things to say about David Ruckman. He has top-tier professionalism and customer service skills. He knew exactly what my team was looking for and delivered a final product well deserving of five stars. A project that would have expended so much time and frustration if handled by myself was lifted off my shoulders by David and he exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for someone to bring life to your creative visions, look no further than David Ruckman!
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