Ethan Parker
Decatur,United States
Summary
- Multimedia Content Creator with ThreeLinkMedia in Decatur IL.
- Founder of the 217 Backyard Wiffleball Classic.
- University of Illinois; Studying Communications with an emphasis in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Content Creator
Three Link Media
06.2025 - Current
- (4 months)
Founder/Vice Chair
217 Backyard WiffleBall Classic
Decatur, Illinois, United States
01.2016 - Current
- (9 years)
On-Site Sports Contributor/Reporter
SB Nation
01.2022 - 06.2025
- (3 years)
Athletic Field’s Assistant
Mt. Zion School District
Decatur, Illinois, United States
01.2020 - 01.2022
- (2 years)
Founder
HomeRoom Show Choir
01.2020 - Current
- (5 years)
Maintenance Assistant
Steve Vahlkamp Homes
01.2017 - 01.2018
- (1 year)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Las, Sports Communication
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
01.2025
Associate of Arts - Communication, General
Richland Community College
01.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Mt Zion High School
01.2021
Skills
- Media Relations
- Recruiting
- Sports Marketing
- Brand development
- Digital photography
- Social media marketing
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Brand awareness
- Team leadership
Timeline
Multimedia Content Creator
Three Link Media
06.2025 - Current
On-Site Sports Contributor/Reporter
SB Nation
01.2022 - 06.2025
Athletic Field’s Assistant
Mt. Zion School District
01.2020 - 01.2022
Founder
HomeRoom Show Choir
01.2020 - Current
Maintenance Assistant
Steve Vahlkamp Homes
01.2017 - 01.2018
Founder/Vice Chair
217 Backyard WiffleBall Classic
01.2016 - Current
Associate of Arts - Communication, General
Richland Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Mt Zion High School
Bachelor of Science - Las, Sports Communication
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Awards
- ‘Do Something Great Award’, Outstanding Young Philanthropist
- Mt. Zion Baseball Nathan Holden Award for Leadership.
- Jr. High Baseball Coaches Award Recipient.
- Highlighted for the 2020 #HearOurVoiceIllinois Campaign
(https://herald-review.com/html_e4737a1b-74f4-5178-a2d2-1b8f416d3059.html)
- Central Illinois Outstanding Young Philanthropist Runner-up.
- Raised over a million dollars for Alzheimer's research and local families with the 217 Backyard Wiffleball Classic Non-for-Profit.
- Walk to End Alzheimer's Grand Champion.
Baseball Experience
* Played baseball from ages 6-20, including travel baseball experience.
* Mt. Zion High School Baseball Program: 8-year participant.
* Starting member of the 19-3 Mt. Zion Jr. High State Baseball team; received the Coach's Award.
* Mt. Zion High School JV (2 seasons), Varsity (2 seasons).
* Leadership role senior year.
* Recipient of the Nathan Holden Leadership Award.
* Assistant coach at Mt. Zion Jr. High School while in High School (2019-2020).
Contact
- Email: Eparkee@icloud.com
- Phone: (217) 791-1993
- Www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-parker-52459a221 (LinkedIn)