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Began at Auburn: August 2014
Education: Sullivan received his bachelor's degree in business and media studies from Auburn University.
Job Responsibilities: Sullivan is currently responsible for overseeing all live operations for War Eagle Productions, the video services department of Auburn Athletics. This includes all SEC Network and videoboard shows and events. He is the lead production liaison between Auburn and ESPN and, in addition, handles the oversight of the more than 85 student and freelance staff that run the more than 330 yearly events. Sullivan also oversees the engineering department ensuring that all equipment and materials are properly configured, well maintained and serviced before each show or broadcast.
Past Experience: Sullivan began working as a student with AUHD, the former organization responsible for video board operation. During that time, he gained invaluable experience and was contracted on numerous projects with companies such as Daktronics, ESPN, Ross Video, and Big Screen Networks. Once graduated and with the addition of the SEC Network and the creation of the in-house video group, War Eagle Productions, Sullivan was hired to his current role. Sullivan has served as the football videoboard director since 2013 and has been the lead director for SEC Network broadcasts since its inception.
Personal: Born in Ocean Springs, Miss., Sullivan grew up in Memphis, Tenn. He graduated from Cordova High School. He has two younger sisters. One is a teacher in Knoxville, Tenn. The other is a current student of Auburn University.