University Experience
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University Experience ~
Portland State University
Athletics Graduate Assistant - August 2019 - December 2020
Master of Science (M.S.) Educational Leadership & Policy
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Designed and managed social media content, newsletters, and event materials to promote student-athlete initiatives and enhance visibility within the university.
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Developed and delivered a curriculum for 200 first-year student-athletes, focusing on personal development, academic success, and community-building strategies.
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Collaborated with university departments and community-based organizations to create communications supporting student-athlete events and career development programming.
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Understanding the importance of donor and alumni engagement, I contributed to donor recognition efforts by drafting acknowledgment letters and creating impactful communications for donor events.
Iowa State University
Athletics Academic Assistant - January 2019 - May 2019
*Note: With the support of ISU’s Athletic Director and Associate AD of Academic Services, I was able to support the ISU Athletics Department for the Spring 2019 semester before my Graduate Assistantship opportunity with PSU.
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Supported communications and event planning for the annual Student-Athlete End of Year Event, designing materials and presentations for 450 participants.
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Provided personalized career development support to student-athletes, including resume preparation, graduate school applications, and internship placement.
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Collaborated with athletic leadership to implement academic success strategies, improving student outcomes.
Bradley University
NCAA Division I Athlete - Cross County, Track & Field
Student-Athlete Advisory Council - Four Year Member
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Participated in several donor recognition events and alumni dinners to engage and acknowledge high-priority donors.
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Informed discussions around policy changes for student-athlete initiatives, including considerations around practice time regulations, off-season training, rules on recruitment, and more.
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As a four-year member of the Advisory Council, I represented the Women’s Cross County and Track & Field Team for various initiatives, including joining a campus-wide committee to integrate local organizations into campus activities for mental health programming and sexual assault awareness.
