Feb. 6, 2008

ALYSON JOSEPHS
424 Fir Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(410) 925-0196
Aly.Josephs@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the sports management or marketing field that will allow me to significantly contribute to the success of the organization, while enhancing my professional skills and knowledge.

EDUCATION
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
BA Degree Program
Major: Communication Studies
Major GPA: 3.4/4.0

EMPLOYMENT
8/07 - Present San Diego Chargers
San Diego, CA
Full-time Intern, Community Relations Department

Responsible for organizing and coordinating a wide-range of community service programs and special events between community groups and the Chargers organization

Responsible for writing articles for the team website and Gameday publications

Serve as the liaison between the players and community members

Work with local non-profit agencies to award donations and sponsorships

9/06 - 12/06 Harlan Sports Management Chicago, IL
Personal Assistant to Owner

Conducted research regarding contract terms for professional and college football coaches

Assisted with preparation for client interviews

Compiled a national database of over 1,800 professional and college football coaches, including geographical and professional backgrounds

6/06 - 9/06 Chicago Rush Arena Football Team Chicago, IL Intern, Community Relations and Public Relations

Assisted in the creation and implementation of the â�oeRush to be Fitâ�� program for Chicago and suburban public schools. Duties included: recruiting schools, designing materials, meeting with the school systems and researching fitness and wellness tips

Acted as a liaison between the Chicago Rush organization and various media personnel during the Chicago Rushâ�^TMs ArenaBowl XX Championship run

Assisted corporate sales team with brainstorms and corporate sales pitches

Assisted football Operations Director

6/05 - 9/05 Amonte Sports Unlimited Evanston, IL Lacrosse Coach and Research Assistant (Part-time)

Served as an instructor and overnight counselor; responsible for supervising campers

Assisted coaching staff with administrative and recruiting responsibilities

1/03 - 9/04 Perfect Parties by Terrye Owings Mills, MD Party Planner and Special Events Manager (Part-time)

Assisted with planning and managing corporate entertainment functions

Served as interface with corporate clients to help plan events

Served as company representative at events and managed staff

6/01 - 9/01 Joel E. Segal, Esq. Law Firm Pikesville, MD Research Assistant

Assisted lawyer with drafting legal documents and correspondence

Researched information for cases

Entrusted with handling confidential data and proprietary information

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Partial scholarship to play Division I Varsity Lacrosse for Northwestern University (30 hour/week commitment)

Team Captain 2007

All American, 2006

All ALC, 2005, 2006, 2007

NCAA National Champions - 2005,2006, 2007

Conference Champions - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

SKILLS

Proficient in the following PC programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet applications

REFERENCES
Available upon request