Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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E. Jai Mason

Jackson,MS

Summary

As a dedicated Student Athlete at Samford University Athletics, I honed my strategic thinking and time management skills, balancing rigorous academic and athletic demands. My resilience and teamwork fostered a supportive environment, enhancing team performance. I excel in performance analysis and adaptability, and I am ready to bring these strengths to a dynamic team setting. In my various courses of studies, I achieved a strong foundation in governance, policy analysis, and community development. I am seeking to leverage academic knowledge and leadership skills in a dynamic role within your organization.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Athlete

Samford University Athletics
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
  • Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
  • Developed time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with rigorous athletic commitments.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with fellow students, faculty members, coaches, administrators, alumni, and community stakeholders.
  • Gained valuable experience in goal-setting processes by working closely with coaches to develop customized improvement plans based on individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Collaborated with teammates to create a supportive atmosphere that encouraged growth, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.
  • Helped teammates improve performance levels by sharing knowledge of specific techniques or tactics related to their respective positions.
  • Displayed resilience under pressure situations during competitions that positively impacted overall team results.
  • Increased awareness of personal strengths/weaknesses by regularly reviewing game footage and statistics as part of individual performance assessments.

Intern

Hinds County Justice Court
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working along side Judge Frank L. Sutton, Hinds County, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Supported customer service improvements with detailed feedback analysis.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Samford University, Birmingham, AL
05-2024
  • Athletic/Academic Scholarship Recipient
  • 3.1 GPA
  • Relevant Coursework: Government, Policy Analysis, & Community Development
  • Honoree of -Early Year Graduate

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS
12-2022

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Strategic thinking
  • Coachability
  • Team player mentality
  • Sportsmanship
  • Physical fitness
  • Performance analysis
  • Flexibility
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Adaptable

Timeline

Intern - Hinds County Justice Court
05.2024 - 07.2024
Student Athlete - Samford University Athletics
01.2023 - 12.2024
Samford University - Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
Northwest Mississippi Community College - Associate of Arts, Sociology
E. Jai Mason