ELIJAH BURGESS
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Columbia,SC
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Conference Assistant
2 Months- Coordinate conference and event logistics for clients, ensuring seamless execution from initial planning through event completion.
- Meet with clients to discuss event requirements, including catering, parking accommodations, meeting spaces, and recreational facility reservations.
- Prepare and process contracts, invoices, and event-related documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the event planning process, providing exceptional customer service and timely communication.
Marketing Intern
3 Months- Reported directly to the Director of Marketing & Fan Experience, Dr. Monique Brown.
- Worked Major events like the 2025 Women's College World Series
- Assisted in developing marketing ideas and promotional strategies for upcoming athletic seasons.
- Supported Media Day operations across multiple sports.
- Helped generate Gamecock Club membership sales during new student orientation events.
Summer Camp Leader
1 Year 2 Months- Reported directly to the Assistant Director and collaborated with counselors to maintain a positive and cohesive camp environment.
- Supervised youth ages 5–12 and led the planning and implementation of age-appropriate programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports & Entertainment Management
Skills
Marketing & Fan Engagement: Event activation
promotional planning
and campus outreach.
Event Operations: Game day support
activity execution
and crowd management.
Excel: Proficient in data analysis
trend tracking
and report generation.
25Live: Event scheduling and facility reservation management.
IRIS: Contract creation
invoice processing
and event management.
Affiliations
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
- Positions Held:
- Chapter Keeper of Exchequer (Treasurer)
- Spring 2025 – Spring 2026
- Chapter Historian
- Spring 2024 – Fall 2024
Tau Sigma National Honor Society
- Spring 2024 - Spring 2026
Timeline
Conference Assistant
University of North Carolina Charlotte
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Marketing Intern
University of South Carolina Athletics
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Summer Camp Leader
City of Columbia
06.2023 - 08.2024Read More
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science from Sports & Entertainment Management
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