Gavin Ems

• Managed golf cart fleet operations, ensuring timely availability for members and guests.
• Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer interaction standards.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of golf carts, enhancing overall member experience.
• Oversaw daily workflows, ensuring adherence to club policies and high service standards.
• Contributed to a positive atmosphere by fostering friendly interactions between staff and guests.

THON™ is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, and is found at the Pennsylvania State University. In this philanthropy, students and alumni participate in a 46-hour dance marathon to raise money for pediatric cancer. THON's mission is to provide emotional and financial support to families affected by childhood cancer, spread awareness, and ensure funding for critical research, all in pursuit of a cure. In my senior year at Penn State, I served as a THON captain on the Public Relations committee, where we raised $18.8 million as an organization for our sole benefactor, Four Diamonds. In my position as the Events and Committee Coordinator, I was responsible for:

• Planning and coordinating committee events to encourage both fundraising and overall committee bonding.
• Leading my own committee of 30 THON volunteers to assist with staffing concession stands, donation stations, and janitorial services during THON.
• Assisting other Public Relations captains with reaching out to media outlets and personalities to successfully and ethically report on the event.

• Assisted in production of live high school sports broadcasts, ensuring seamless delivery of content.
• Conducted pre-game research on teams and players, enhancing broadcast quality.
• Conducted insightful interviews with athletes, coaches, and staff members, contributing to a well-rounded broadcast.
• Completed all assigned articles on time and to a high standard, demonstrating dedication to the role and commitment to the success of the sports broadcasting team.
• Mastered various broadcast software and equipment, increasing efficiency during live events.
• Organized and helped prepare materials for onsite and offsite events.
• Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
• Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.

• Study Abroad: Dominican Republic, Spanish