Lina Martino

Lina just wrapped up her 14^th season as Creative Producer with the United Center – home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. She started her career as an intern with the Chicago Bears in 2006 and currently freelances for them. In 2007, she joined Stadia Video Group assisting in the control room for various international soccer, rugby, and football games. Lina began her journey at the United Center in September of 2007 as an intern and in 2009, she joined the Chicago White Sox Scoreboard Crew. Her passion for editing and producing ultimately led her to become a full-time employee of the United Center Scoreboard Department in 2010. She has created and produced for the many milestones celebrated by both teams (e.g., 3 Stanley Cup Championships, Chicago Bulls 50^th Season, and many player/alumni ceremonies). She assists with directing media days, produces/edits in-arena videos, works various control room positions, writes scripts, and on occasion will direct and/or produce the games. In 2020, she joined the Chicago Fire game day crew as one of their CG operators. This is her 14^th IDEA conference.