Elly Crider
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Driven, self-motivated, and passionate individual actively seeking opportunities with collegiate and professional sporting organizations as I prepare to graduate. Areas of interest include event management, operations, and marketing. Experience with the Iowa Heartlanders has provided valuable insights into sports marketing and game presentation, igniting a strong desire to pursue a career in this field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Game Presentation Intern
Iowa Heartlanders Professional Hockey
Coralville, IA
09.2024 - Current
- Planning in the pre-season to start a new era and new marketing campaign for the Heartlanders.
- Following a timed out game script every game that requires a lot of moving, communication, teamwork, and planning.
- Directing pre-game activities like tailgates, media timeouts in-game, and creating enticing challenges for fans during intermissions that creates an exciting game experience.
Before and After School Assistant
Lemme Elementary School Before and After School Program
Iowa City, IA
08.2023 - Current
- Organizing and participating in energetic activities for children to stay active.
- Overseeing an average of 100 kids inside and outside alongside my coworkers
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed on their child''s progress throughout the program.
Ticket Office Student Assistant
University of Iowa Athletics
Iowa City, IA
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Answering phone calls daily to help solve issues with valued customers.
- Serving customers with ticket needs at the window before athletic competitions.
- Helping alongside other athletic departments to make sure game days run smoothly.
Vice President of Membership
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Iowa City, IA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for organizing, planning, and executing the recruitment process to bring new members into the organization.
- This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to ensure the recruitment season runs smoothly and aligns with the sorority's values.
Game Day Assistant
University of Iowa Athletics
Iowa City, IA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Being willing and available to work for any sport, any day to accomplish different tasks for each sporting event.
- Aided in the implementation of special events and games, creating memorable experiences for fans of all ages.
- Collaborated with fellow assistants to streamline game day processes, fostering a cohesive team dynamic.
Student Assistant Athletic Trainer
360 Speed and Performance
East Peoria, IL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: A training gym where athletes from grade school to professional leagues come to train
- Collaborated with trainers and athletes on what the most effective health and workout plan is for different ages of athletes and different sport athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Recreation Management, Event Management Certificate
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Morton High School
Morton, IL05.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Working with others
- Focused
- Multi-Tasking
- Time Management
- Teachable
- Project Management
Websites
Affiliations
- Gamma Phi Beta
Timeline
Marketing and Game Presentation Intern
Iowa Heartlanders Professional Hockey
09.2024 - Current
Ticket Office Student Assistant
University of Iowa Athletics
11.2023 - 09.2024
Before and After School Assistant
Lemme Elementary School Before and After School Program
08.2023 - Current
Vice President of Membership
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
01.2023 - 12.2023
Game Day Assistant
University of Iowa Athletics
09.2022 - 05.2023
Student Assistant Athletic Trainer
360 Speed and Performance
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Recreation Management, Event Management Certificate
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Morton High School