RESUME 2024
Education
Drake University: Des Moines Iowa
Graduation Date May 2026
Bachelors of Arts
Public Relations Major and Marketing Minor
Dean’s List fall 2022
Dean’s List spring 2023
Experience
Athletic Marketing Internship | Jan. 2023-Present
Drake University
Gameday operations and in game production
Audio selection
Gather and edit marketing materials for sponsors
Compose and design weekly marketing emails to be sent to 11,000 recipients
Facilitate the activation of in-game promotions, sponsorship promotion, promotional giveaways
Production leader for Drake University Softball, overseeing PA announcements, music and in-game experience
Present marketing materials and promotions pre-game
NCAA Band and Spirit Liason | Mar. 2023
Wells Fargo Arena March Madness
Queue band and spirit when to perform
Greeted and communicated with directors
Ensure NCAA standards are met
Social Media Coordination | April 2023
Drake Relays
Created and delivered app notifications to 4,000 viewers
Executed social media plan that included Instagram stories to 8,000 followers
Drake Women’s Basketball Emcee | Nov. 2023-Present
Knapp Center Des Moines Iowa
Facilitate time-out and half-time contests
Engage fans in aspects of gameday
Read and memorize sponsorship promotions
Skills
Microsoft Office
Adobe Suite-InDesign, Photoshop
Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, Facebook
MyEmma email software
Strong verbal and written communicator
Detail oriented
Energetic and enthusiastic public speaking
Large crowd engagement
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