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Courtland Dawson

Bethesda,MD

Summary

Dynamic marketing professional and recent graduate with a strong foundation in market research, campaign support, and social media management. Expertise in leveraging analytical skills to derive actionable insights that enhance marketing strategies for maximum impact. Proficient in content creation and skilled in various digital marketing tools, ensuring effective engagement across multiple platforms. Committed to driving brand growth and cultivating meaningful connections through innovative marketing solutions that resonate with target audiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Ballpark Operations Intern

Baltimore Orioles
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Actively learned by helping to oversee a staff of approximately 600 event staff employees.
  • Learned the techniques used to prepare and execute the ongoing training of the event staff from the Coordinator and Manager of Event Operations.
  • Collaborated with various departments to streamline communication and improve operational workflows.

Executive Department Intern

NFL Players Association
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted differing departments throughout the NFLPA with everyday projects.
  • Gained insight into how the NFLPA represents its players and advocates for their members.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance player engagement and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline communication processes and improve operational efficiency.

Sales and Marketing Intern

Octagon
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Tasked with creating a marketing plan within a team of eight to present to the marketing team at Octagon.
  • Connected with Octagon employees to gain insight into Octagon and the sports industry.
  • Assisted in developing marketing materials for client campaigns.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and support marketing strategies.

Operations Management Intern

Rydholm Projects, INC
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Engaged with various industry professionals to learn how, and why, sports television shows are produced.
  • Completed weekly assignments in order to gain more knowledge about the sports media industry.
  • Conducted research to support project development and client presentations.
  • Assisted in developing process improvements that streamlined workflow and reduced delays.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends, enhancing decision-making processes.

Intern for Majority Leader Congressman Steny Hoyer

U.S House of Representatives
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Answered phone calls, attended meetings, and gave tours of the Capitol building.
  • Developed deeper understanding of the political system in the United States, while also gaining office experience.
  • Conducted research on policy issues to support committee activities and member initiatives.

Education

B.S. - Sport Management

Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
05.2024

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bilingual: English and intermediate Spanish
  • Event planning
  • Content creation
  • Social media marketing

Websites

Affiliations

  • Sport Management LA Immersion | Los Angeles, California Student March 2023
  • Syracuse University Sport Sales Club | Syracuse, New York Member August 2020 – May 2024
  • Sport Professionals of Color Club | Syracuse, New York Member August 2020 – May 2024
  • Sport Management Club | Syracuse, New York Donations Committee August 2020 – May 2024
  • Responsible for soliciting and collecting donations for Syracuse University's Annual Sport Charity Auction raising approximately $45,000 for the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation

Timeline

Ballpark Operations Intern

Baltimore Orioles
01.2024 - 05.2024

Executive Department Intern

NFL Players Association
06.2023 - 08.2023

Sales and Marketing Intern

Octagon
06.2022 - 05.2023

Operations Management Intern

Rydholm Projects, INC
07.2021 - 08.2021

Intern for Majority Leader Congressman Steny Hoyer

U.S House of Representatives
06.2019 - 07.2019

B.S. - Sport Management

Syracuse University

Awards

Cum laude, Dean’s List Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021

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