March 10, 2008

Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Marketing Minor
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
May 2004

Work Experience
Marketing Assistant
South Carolina Athletics, Columbia, SC
July 2007 - Present

-Created and executed marketing and communication plan for men's soccer, improving average attendance by 17%
-Developed marketing and communication plan for baseball Created and execute Spurs Up! Official Athletics Blog on GamecocksOnline.com (Avg. 3,000 hits per month)
-Write numerous press releases for posting on website
-Manage South Carolina Athletics Auctions (Generated over $17,000 in revenue since August 2007)
-Create PA scripts for home football, basketball and baseball games -Manage on-field promotions at home football and basketball games
-Coordinate with various entities within Athletics Department, including Gamecock Club, Operations, Facilities, Ticketing and Rights Holders.
-Manage and respond to Gamecock Tickets customer service e-mail account.
-Oversaw development of several marketing pieces, including Football Fan Guide and 100 Years of Gamecock Basketball street banners -Coordinate with university entities, including Student and Greek Affairs and University Publications

Marketing Student Assistant
South Carolina Athletics, Columbia, SC
January 2007- July 2007

-Assisted in promotional efforts for men's basketball and baseball
-Wrote PA scripts for baseball
-Assisted with hospitality efforts for NCAA Baseball Regional hosted by university

Leasing Consultant
Twin City Management, Boone, NC
August 2005 - August 2006

-Leased apartments, collected rent, provided customer service at a 192-unit community

Property Manager
Pickering & Company, Greensboro, NC
February 2005 - August 2005

-Responsible for the management of seven apartment communities
-Leased apartments, provided customer service to current and prospective residents

Metro Intern
The Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC
Summer 2001, Summer 2002

-Full-time reporter covering various local and regional events
-Published over 150 articles for daily newspaper

Sports Writer
The Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC
December 1998 - July 2000

-Covered over 100 local and regional sporting events