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NACDA's Resume Bank

March 18, 2008


Tracey Shepard

43323 Saal Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586.306.6887
hepar66@msu.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising Aug. 2005 - May 2008
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

  • GPA: 3.7 overall, 4.0 in advertising, Dean's List
  • Acquiring a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising to be completed in three years
  • Additional concentration in Public Relations
  • Nominated for MSU's Most Outstanding and Distinguished Seniors of 2008
  • Completed advanced coursework in Advertising Integrated Strategy, Consumer Behavior, Media Writing, International Advertising, Media Planning and Public Relations Campaigns

    EXPERIENCE
    Athletic Marketing and Promotions Intern Aug. 2007 - Present
    Michigan State University Athletics, East Lansing, MI

  • Executed pre-game and intermission promotional events for football, hockey, basketball and volleyball including: Midnight Madness, Field Goal Challenge, Kick-off Kids, Lucky Row and Zeke the Wonderdog
  • Processed over 4,500 leads for GM Pontiac using questionnaires
  • Promoted sponsors of Spartan Athletics to over 75,000 fans per game

    Communications Director Aug. 2007 - Present
    Sports Illustrated Campus Consultants, East Lansing, MI

  • Organized and executed on-campus promotional events for over 2,500 students including: Izzone Campout Free Throw Contest, Safe Halloween Wristband Promo and FanNation College Football Pick â€~em
  • Created promotional material for campus-wide distribution
  • Recipient of first place in FanNation Challenge, out of 50 participating colleges

    Student-Athlete Tutor Aug. 2006 - Present
    Michigan State University Student-Athlete Support Services, East Lansing, MI

  • Assisted MSU athletes with a variety of subjects including: economics, advertising and computers
  • Promoted good study habits and scheduling

    Public Relations & Event Planning Intern May 2007 - Aug. 2007
    Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lansing, MI

  • Composed weekly electronic newsletters delivered to more than 3,500 recipients
  • Wrote press releases and feature articles for publication
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for events including: Bottom Line Breakfast, Lansing Open, Taste of the Chamber, Speed Networking, Member Mixers, Economic Club and Lady Classic

    Communications Intern May 2007 - Aug. 2007
    Central Collegiate Hockey Association, Farmington Hills, MI

  • Designed CCHA Awards Booklet and Media Guide for publication
  • Gathered information, contacted and interviewed alumni and coaches for website feature
  • Developed complete marketing campaign for 2008 CCHA Championship

    SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research
  • Working knowledge of MS Access, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Choices3 and Constant Contact
  • Member of Michigan State's Future Leaders in Sports and Entertainment, Public Relations Student Society of America, Advertising Association, American Advertising Federation, Wilson Hall Green Team
  • Volunteered for the CCHA "Road to the Joe" Campaign, Hockey is Fun Clinic and CCHA Championship
  • Leadership experience as Captain of the Fraser Eclipse International Synchronized Skating Team
     

     

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    Cleveland, OH
     
    Founded
    1966
     
    Colors
    Black and Gold
     
    President
    Joan Cronan
    Women's Director of Athletics
    University of Tennessee
     
    Executive Director
    Mike Cleary
    President
    Joan Cronan
    Director of Women's Athletics
    University of Tennessee
     
    1st Vice President
    Randy Spetman
    Director of Athletics
    Florida State University
     
    2nd Vice President
    Dave Roach
    Director of Athletics
    Colgate University
     
    3rd Vice President
    Dan Guerrero
    Director of Athletics
    UCLA
     
    Secretary
    David Stair
    Director of Athletics
    Evangel University