Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Club 61 Leadership Program
Timeline
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Kai Wilson

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Aspiring graphic designer and photography with Bachelor in Fine Arts and am currently earning my masters in Arts Management. Wanting to specialize in graphics and photography for the media (specifically sports media) and talent for developing unique custom artwork. Well-versed in generating innovative ideas and concepts. Collaborates with marketing and management teams to identify mockups and uses feedback to develop final drafts.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Athletic Event Staff Member

George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
11.2019 - 05.2024
  • Organized event materials and equipment for the athletic events.
  • Assisted with set up, take down, and clean up of athletic events.
  • Provide excellent customer service to all attendees, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise during athletic events.

Back of House Staff Member

Top Golf
Portland, OR
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Behind the house staff support in a variety of areas to help maintain the success of the overall business
  • Assisted in prepping and stocking the kitchen with necessary ingredients, tools, and equipment.

Intern

PlayersTV
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Assisted in the development of marketing materials and in the media through flyers, and promotional content
  • Attended meetings to understand the business of sports media.

Sports Business Classroom Participant

NBA Summer League
Las Vegas, NV
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Participated in the Sports Business Classroom, Business of Basketball immersive experience.
  • Engaged with Business leaders on the team and league level through seminars.

Brand Ambassador

UFL
Washington, DC
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed and executed brand awareness campaigns to increase customer engagement.
  • Responsibility includes providing support in the areas of fan engagement and marketing during games and at team events and functions
  • Implement creative marketing strategies to increase fan engagement for the DC Defenders in the local market.

Intern for Playbook

EYBL (Nike)
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked with Nike’s Elite Basketball Tournament around the country Assist in coordinating logistics and operations for Nike's Elite Basketball
  • Tournament, including venue selection, scheduling, and participant registration

Marketing Coordinator

UFL
Washington, DC
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans and strategies to boost company visibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design (Minor Photography)

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
12-2023

Skills

  • Digital graphics
  • Graphic and Media Design
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
  • Photography
  • Digital video

Community Service

  • Volunteered at the local homeless shelters in Portland, Oregon by serving meals to those in need Assisted literary programs at grade school and refurbished student libraries
  • Participated in annual food drives for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc

  • IncorporatedInitiate of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorperated
  • Served as Polemarch (President) of the chapter on George Mason Universities campus
  • Participated in Ungraduate Leadership Institute of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc (A fellowship program where other members of the fraternity engage in sessions focused on mental and emotional health, campus leadership, career strategy and preparation, business etiquette, financial literacy, teamwork, and civic leadership)

Club 61 Leadership Program

  • Served as a mentor for a leadership program hosted by NBA Basketball Player Chris Paul and his family foundation for students leadership principles and include group discussions that focus on educational & technological enrichment, financial literacy, community & civic responsibility and health & wellness.

Timeline

Marketing Coordinator

UFL
04.2024 - 06.2024

Intern for Playbook

EYBL (Nike)
04.2023 - 08.2023

Brand Ambassador

UFL
02.2023 - 05.2024

Sports Business Classroom Participant

NBA Summer League
07.2022 - 07.2022

Intern

PlayersTV
03.2022 - 03.2022

Back of House Staff Member

Top Golf
05.2021 - 08.2021

Athletic Event Staff Member

George Mason University
11.2019 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design (Minor Photography)

George Mason University
Kai Wilson