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Kamden Wollard

Fort Myers Beach

Summary

Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Sports, Recreation, and Tourism and a minor in Business from the University of Illinois (May 2025). Passionate about driving success in sales or event management through building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Highly coachable team player excelling in collaborative, fast-paced environments with a proven track record of reliability and a commitment to continuous improvement. Eager to bring energy, dedication, and a results-driven mindset to a dynamic role in sales or the hospitality industry.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Coordinator/Intern

Holiday Inn Champaign - IHG
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Build relationships with local businesses and other prospective clients that are in need of banquet/event space.
  • Assist in giving site tours and sit in on meetings with prospective clients going over event space, food menus, and pricing.
  • Conduct sales calls - going out into the community, to local businesses, and spreading awareness of our product and services.
  • Work with banquet staff to set up event space making sure to meet our clients' needs.
  • Work with D1 collegiate football teams that use our hotel and event space.
  • Limited experience with Opera and Delphi services.

Sports Communications Intern

University of Illinois
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in collecting stats, historical information, and coach/player quotes during Illinois Football and Basketball games for FightingIllini.com.
  • Assisted with post-game press conferences for men's and women's basketball, as well as football.
  • Worked freelance jobs with major TV networks such as FOX and BTN.
  • Posting for Official University of Illinois social media pages (Twitter/X, Instagram) during sporting events such as baseball and wrestling.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2025

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Trustworthy/Accountable
  • Leadership
  • Ability to build relationships
  • Social media skills
  • Strong enthusiasm

Awards

Leadership Award - Illinois Valley Central High School, May 2021

Affiliations

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team member, August 2021-May 2022

Timeline

Sales Coordinator/Intern

Holiday Inn Champaign - IHG
05.2024 - 05.2025

Sports Communications Intern

University of Illinois
08.2022 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign