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SKILLS

  • Sporting Event Management- Planning and Operations

  • Writing and Editing

  • Event Photography (Freelancer for 6+ years)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations

  • NCAA Experienced (Player and Coach) – 5 Years

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population

  • Social Media Management and Content Creations

  • Strategic Planning and Marketing Skills

  • Ability to perform accurate detail-oriented work

  • Advanced in Graphic Creations using Adobe Suite Programs as well as developing and editing short video clips

  • Familiarity with StatCrew and Genius Software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager of Communications and Marketing - IWLCA (03/2022 to current)         

Houston, TX

  • Serves the IWLCA in these primary areas: communication with the membership, external communications including press releases, social media management, promotion of IWLCA initiatives and events, and managing the IWLCA communication and marketing strategy

  • Work Directly with Executive Director to develop and execute digital communication and marketing strategies, short and long term

  • Design and publish dynamic social media content

  • Attending IWLCA events including all board meetings and IWLCA convention and Clinic

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Assistant Director of Athletic Communications and Operations - McMurry University (01/2021 to 03/2022)         

Abilene, TX

  • Responsible for sports information and promotion of the university’s 18 competitive teams – 17 which compete at NCAA DIII level

  • Serve as the news and sports media link between the university’s competitive teams, appropriate media outlets, conferences (i.e. ASC), NCAA, opponents and community – Primary contact for tennis, swimming, golf, softball, soccer and women’s basketball

  • Coordinate game-day, event management, including keeping of statistics and other essential data and managing scoreboards where applicable

  • Complete the timely update of the athletic department web site including but not limited to news, scores, statistics, photographs, biographies, schedules, contact information, and upcoming events.

  • Write and distribute post-game, pre-season outlook, season wrap-up, and recognition press releases to media outlets including hometown media outlets

  • Report statistical information and results to the conference office and NCAA if applicable

  • Maintain accurate individual and team historical records, results, rosters, statistics and assist coaches in identifying and promoting opportunities of recognition

  • Manage and oversee work-study staff members

Strategic Communications Intern- Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (07/2019 to 07/2020)            

Lock Haven, PA

  • Served as a communications contact for 23 sports across 18 institutions, with tasks including, but not limited to: writing press releases, game notes and feature stories; updating and maintaining the official conference website including records and stats; assisted with the selection and release of weekly/yearly athletic/scholar awards, submitted releases to national media outlets and developed graphic content for social media using Adobe Creative Suite

  • Designed and edited Digital Media Guides for assigned sports

  • Assist in organizing and operating all conference tournament championships

  • Oversee the messaging, timing and production of all publicity materials designed to promote assigned sports, including weekly release packets, superlatives (annual honors), broadcast announcements, schedule announcements

  • Direct the planning and delivery of media operations and services for PSAC Championships and other events hosted by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

  • Developed a strong understanding of emerging trends in strategic communications, media relations and digital/social media.

Staff Leader/Membership Advisor- Lock Haven YMCA (07/2019 to 03/2020)                                                                                                              

Lock Haven, PA

  • Oversee front staff members and fitness team

  • Coordinate scheduled programs and staff coverage

  • Monitoring membership accounts and financial obligations. Determine appropriate fitness needs and advise fitness regiments and plans tailored to their personal needs and desires

Service Manager- Savannah Tire (03/2016 to 06/2019)                                                                                                                                                     Savannah, GA

  • Construct vehicle service tickers, manage customer concerns while advising preventative maintenance services

  • Met with key customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions

  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks

  • Oversaw team of service professionals

  • Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product, service or accounting areas

  • Developed written plans and obtained customer consent to proceed

  • Managed all purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations to ensure efficiency and performance

Assistant Branch Manager- Hertz Rental Car (10/2014 – 01/2016)                                                                                                                                  Hardeeville, SC

  • Maintained total branch performance as it complies with company vision and mission, and Rental Car Processing by projecting sales volume and profit for a 230-car fleet: Remained in the top 10% among Sales Reps in the Savannah/Hilton Head District for Hertz Car Rentals

  • Grew stores revenue by almost 15% daily from previous years’ numbers at Hertz Rental Car/ conducting 10+ sales calls weekly

  • Demonstrated knowledge of branch financial operations

  • Implemented process improvements to increase productivity

  • Facilitated customer satisfaction by executing personal communication and frequent follow-ups

Assistant Softball Coach- Sol C Johnson High School (08/2013 – 08/2015)                                                                                                                         Savannah, GA

  • Assisted the head coach with organizing the Softball program at the assigned school: Conducted practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

  • Coached players on successful batting, pitching, and catching techniques

  • Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials

  • Reviewed the academic and personal records of all potential team members

  • Increase player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices

Production Intern- WJCL News (08/2012 – 01/2013)

Savannah, GA

  • Administrative and Production Assistant: Compiled nightly news stories for late night news: Created tag lines and news headers

  • Enhanced newsroom production by capturing newsworthy storylines and photos and publishing them via webpage or live broadcast: Gained knowledge of the news distribution and communication industry: Verified data integrity and accuracy

EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS

Liberty University  (Graduate Dec. 2020)                                                                                                                                                                              Master of Science in Sports Management with an emphasis in Administration and Sport Tourism

 

Savannah State University (Graduate May 2013)                                                                                                                                                                Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Mass Communications with a concentration in Print Journalism; Minor in English

 

Member of Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) at Savannah State University from 2010-2011

Assisted with athletic marketing and promotions, GameDay Operations and Ticket Sales

 

Photography Correspondent for The Express Newspaper in Lock Haven, PA (07/2019 to 03/2020)

 

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Advanced user of all Social Media Platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok and Facebook, Advanced user of ScoreShots, SIDEARM

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Named American Southwest Conference Sports Information Department of the Year in 2021 and 2022

  • Selected to the 2020 NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar at the NCAA Headquarters

  • Assistant Coach during the 2012-13 season for SSU Lady Tigers Softball (MEACC Champions)

  • Athletic scholarship to Savannah State University from 2008 to 2013 (Softball)

  • 2x MVP at SSU, 2x All-Defensive Team Select

  • Career .317 BA & career fielding percentage .939

  • Offensive player of the year in 2007 for Starr’s Mill High School

  • SSU Football Team Manager and Film Editor (2008-2009 Season)

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • Volunteer Social Media Coordinator for the 2019 NCAA DII Men’s & Women’s Soccer Championships

  • Volunteer Social Media Coordinator for 2019 NCAA DII Field Hockey Championship

  • Event Helper/Coordinator at Lock Haven YMCA from July 2019 to January 2020

  • Partnered with Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church & Big Twins Motorcycle Club in distributing “Prayer Shawl Ministry” work to nursing home residents throughout the cities of Lock Haven and Mill Hall

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