Kyra J. Cox
South Salem,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Being a student athlete for 14 years has given me tremendous experience in commitment, time management and leadership. My time in competitive sports and working in the sports industry, I have developed a great passion for sports media and production.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tournament Operations Intern
Metropolitan PGA
Elmsford, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Assist Tournament Director and Junior Golf Director with day to day with coordination of all tournament
activities - Interact with PGA Professionals, Junior Members, and their parents/ guardians
- Travel to host tournament sites throughout Metropolitan Area
- Assist with administration of 40+ tournaments and events
❖ Responsibilities include but are not limited to: course preparation, on-site registration,
Starting, monitoring pace of play, rules officiating, scoring, website management, press releases, social
media, occasional office duties, and other responsibilities as needed. - Serve as support at various Foundation events
Golf Camp Counselor
TGA Premier Sports
Westchester, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interests, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Coached groups young children in golf fundamentals on course and through fun drills and activities
Paladin Productions Intern
ESPN Sports Media
Greenville, SC
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Used both video and still shot cameras to capture Furman University Sporting Events
- Contacted show guests to gather information for broadcast.
Camp Counselor
Centennial Golf Club
Carmel, NY
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Instructed groups of young children in golf fundamentals through fun activities
Sales Associate
Garage Clothing Store
Danbury, CT
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media Studies
Furman University
Greenville, SC05.2022
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School
Katonah, NY06.2018
Skills
- Tournament Rules
- Game Readiness
- Social Media Content
- Customer Service
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Group Supervision
- Program Instruction
- Creative and Energetic
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
- Camera Presence
Timeline
Paladin Productions Intern
ESPN Sports Media
10.2021 - 02.2022
Tournament Operations Intern
Metropolitan PGA
06.2021 - Current
Golf Camp Counselor
TGA Premier Sports
06.2019 - Current
Camp Counselor
Centennial Golf Club
06.2017 - 08.2018
Sales Associate
Garage Clothing Store
06.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Media Studies
Furman University
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School
Athletic Achievements
- Full ride scholarship to play D1 golf at Furman University
- Finalist in Drive, Chip, Putt Contest at Augusta National (2015)
- 3 time New York State Women's Amateur golf champion (2015,2018,2021)
- 2 time Connecticut State Women's Amateur golf champion (2018,2021)
- Critical member of Furman Women's golf team win of 2022 Southern Conference Championship team.
Charity Work
- Youth partner and honoree for Westchester Arcs Golfing for Kids charity event or Children's School for Early Development
Athletic Achievements
- Full ride scholarship to play D1 golf at Furman University
- Finalist in Drive, Chip, Putt Contest at Augusta National (2015)
- 3 time New York State Women's Amateur golf champion (2015,2018,2021)
- 2 time Connecticut State Women's Amateur golf champion (2018,2021)
- Critical member of Furman Women's golf team win of 2022 Southern Conference Championship team.
Charity Work
- Youth partner and honoree for Westchester Arcs Golfing for Kids charity event or Children's School for Early Development
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