Avery Hamel
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Dynamic graphic designer and sports writer with a proven track record with different publications and communications teams. Skilled in content creation and data analysis, I excel in engaging audiences and delivering compelling narratives. My adaptability and attention to detail have driven successful projects, enhancing visibility and engagement across multiple platforms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
08.2024 - Current
- Help with content creation, student blog features, and graphics creation for all KU College accounts and posters/informational flyers posted around campus.
Freelancer, Kansas Women's Basketball Reporter
Lawrence Journal-World
Lawrence, KS
06.2023 - Current
- Beat writer for University of Kansas women's basketball and freelance writer for other KU sports. Experience writing feature, game and side stories while working on tight same-day deadlines.
Freelance Writer
Over the Monster (SB Nation)
07.2021 - Current
- Focus on analytical articles that give a deeper look into the Red Sox. Staff roundup and game story contributions every other week.
Sports Writer
University Daily Kansan
Lawrence, KS
08.2022 - 04.2025
- 2022-2023: Regular sports staff writer and social media coordinator for all Kansan Sports accounts, including a new Instagram account that amassed over 200 followers during my tenure.
- 2023–2025: Football media availability and game coverage writer. Men's basketball staff writer for the 2024-2025 season.
Communications and Analytics Intern
Pioneer Baseball League
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Edited the weekly PBL Roundup Show, helped manage the league Instagram, worked on various projects with the analytics department using Excel and Presto software, and wrote articles for the league website.
Communications Assistant
Project on the History of Black Writing
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Manage all social media platforms, edit videos, and cover needed events with the rest of the social media team.
Freelance Writer
Baseball Prospectus
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Contribute once a week to the 'Boxscore Banter' series throughout the MLB regular season.
Education
B.S. - JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS - SPORTS MEDIA, Spanish
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas05.2025
Skills
- Data analysis/visualization
- Excellent communication and adaptability
- Attention to detail
- R and Python proficiency
- Complex problem-solving
- Written communication
- Adobe Suite proficiency
- Audience engagement
Affiliations
- Baseball research/writing
- Reading
- Lawrence Humane Society volunteer
Accomplishments
- KU School of Journalism Sports Media and Society Advisory Board member
- 2022 runner-up for Colorado Student Media Association's Journalist of the Year
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Graphic Designer
KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
08.2024 - Current
Communications and Analytics Intern
Pioneer Baseball League
05.2024 - 09.2024
Freelancer, Kansas Women's Basketball Reporter
Lawrence Journal-World
06.2023 - Current
Freelance Writer
Baseball Prospectus
03.2023 - 08.2023
Sports Writer
University Daily Kansan
08.2022 - 04.2025
Communications Assistant
Project on the History of Black Writing
08.2022 - 08.2024
Freelance Writer
Over the Monster (SB Nation)
07.2021 - Current
B.S. - JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS - SPORTS MEDIA, Spanish
University of Kansas
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