Gavin Logazino
Como,MS
Summary
Motivated graduate with a passion for leadership and hospitality. Experience in managing athletic prospect databases, planning efficient trips for staff members, and overseeing the evaluation process for prospects. Eager to learn and grow in a new role and buy in to the overall vision and goals of the company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Student Assistant
Mississippi State Football
Starkville, MS
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted in putting together classes that finished 27th (2020), 26th (2021), 25th (2022), and 22nd (2023) nationally.
- Helped create hospitable atmosphere for prospects and their families when during visits.
- Organized and executed recruiting events such as official visit weekends, game day visits, prospect camps, and other events.
- Created communication plans to ensure steady flow of communication between coaches and prospects between campus visits.
- Organized travel plans for coaches' scouting trips.
- Helped manage database that contained prospect and evaluation information.
- Built relationships with prospects and their families throughout recruiting cycles.
- Assisted in hiring and training process of new student assistants.
- Managed daily tasks of recruiting department such as offer trackers, film evaluation, prospect searching, communication plans, and prospect board management.
Youth Ministry Intern
DeSoto Hills Baptist Church
Southaven, MS
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned worship services, wrote and preached sermons, and worked with church leaders to carry out church goals.
- Assisted in planning and carrying out youth camps and trips throughout summer. Led group discussions and taught at events.
- Hosted weekly bible studies and other discipleship events throughout summer.
- Helped organize and place leaders in different roles for small groups and church services in youth ministry.
Athletic Marketing Student Assistant
Mississippi State Athletics
Starkville, MS
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Created promotional content for athletic events.
- Stationed around athletic venues to answer questions and ensure positive fan experience.
- Made scripts and playlists that were used to enhance game day atmosphere.
Social Media Manager
@StarkvegasReport
12.2013 - 05.2021
- Started Mississippi State fan page on Instagram and grew it to 22,000+ followers.
- Set up deals with local companies to sponsor game day posts and other content.
- Created digital content for Instagram as well as podcast for Spotify and Apple Podcasts that covered current events in Mississippi State Athletics as well as game previews and reviews.
- Oversaw content uploads and daily interaction with content consumers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology: Sports Administration, Communication
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2023
High School Diploma -
Desoto Central High School
Southaven, MS05.2020
Skills
- Leadership and Public Speaking
- Event Planning and Execution, Hospitality Efforts
- Evaluation Process Management
- Database Management
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Management
- Process Improvement
- Schedule Building and Planning
References
- Matt Dudek, (734) 545-5924, former Mississippi State Associate Athletic Director for Football Personnel
- Drew Hollingshead, (972) 762-1054, former Mississippi State WR Coach, Offensive Coordinator at Western Kentucky University
- David Burgess, (901) 262-3981, Minister of Students at Desoto Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, MS
- Ward Bloodworth, (662) 571-1576, Mentor, Deacon at DeSoto Hills Baptist Church
Timeline
Youth Ministry Intern
DeSoto Hills Baptist Church
05.2023 - 08.2023
Recruiting Student Assistant
Mississippi State Football
09.2020 - 12.2023
Athletic Marketing Student Assistant
Mississippi State Athletics
08.2020 - 05.2021
Social Media Manager
@StarkvegasReport
12.2013 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology: Sports Administration, Communication
Mississippi State University
High School Diploma -
Desoto Central High School