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Gavin Bannister

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Ambitious marketing student with experience in attaining sponsorships, client engagement, and team leadership. As Director of Sponsorship for the American Marketing Association at NC State, I led efforts to secure key partnerships and boost event visibility. I also provided strategic marketing insights during a consulting project with CMS, enhancing outreach and communication. Through volunteering with the Orange County Special Olympics, I strengthened my teamwork and leadership skills while organizing events and coaching athletes. Eager to apply my skills in a marketing internship that fosters growth and innovation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct of Sponsorship

American Marketing Association (NCSU Student CH)
09.2024 - Current

Helping lead efforts in securing sponsors for key events through company outreach. Working closely with various AMA executive board members and team to identify potential sponsors, and develop sponsorship packages. Collaborate with the VP of Events and Sponsorship to expand the chapter's sponsor list.

Volunteer

Orange County Special Olympics
05.2018 - 06.2024

Offering leadership, teaching excellence in teamwork and communication, along with building on the fundamentals of individual sports to special olympic athletes from the ages of 5-65. Coaching special needs residents of Orange County through the Special Olympics program, practicing twice a week for eight weeks and an eventual three-day State held Special Olympic Games event.

Host and Food Server

05.2021 - 06.2022

Provided customer service to restaurant guests by ensuring they were welcomed and seated appropriately, serving food in a timely manner, filling to-go orders, keeping the restaurant environment clean and tidy and conveying guest questions and requests to the manager.

Consultant

CMS
09.2024 - Current

Working and communicating with client's management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions for improved customer outreach, and growth of the client's online website.

Server/Worker

03.2023 - 08.2024

Serving customers frozen yogurt, ringing up sales, tending to machinery to ensure optimal functioning, while displaying professionalism, transparency, and effective communication to customers in order to increase customer satisfaction. Local frozen yogurt shop; The Yogurt Pump.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Business Administration

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2027

Skills

  • Critical Thinking & Creative Problem solving
  • Networking & Customer Outreach
  • Data Analysis
  • Adaptability & Versatility
  • Fundraising & Event Planning
  • Social Media Marketing and Engagement

Timeline

Direct of Sponsorship

American Marketing Association (NCSU Student CH)
09.2024 - Current

Consultant

CMS
09.2024 - Current

Server/Worker

03.2023 - 08.2024

Host and Food Server

05.2021 - 06.2022

Volunteer

Orange County Special Olympics
05.2018 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Business Administration

North Carolina State University
Gavin Bannister