Mara Thomas
Bogart,GA
Summary
As a student-athlete at Valparaiso University, I have hands-on experience in both the journalism fields and marketing fields. I have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as certifications in both Google Analytics and Adobe Suites.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ticket Sales Associate
Valparaiso University Ticket Office
Valparaiso, IN
02.2025 - Current
- Help with the process of buying and selling tickets for athletic events
- Sending promotional emails and phone calls to advertise athletic events
Sports Editor
The Torch
Valparaiso, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Write and edit stories for our weekly publication of the Valparaiso University student newspaper.
- Gameday reporting experience, Interviewing experience, publishing and editing stories in a timely manner
- Creating connections with head coaches as well as athletes/coaches across the country
Building Supervisor
Valparaiso University Campus Recreation
Valparaiso, IN
02.2024 - Current
- Supervise building procedures such as athletic events and intramural sports
- Experience with refereeing games and matches
- Open/closing procedures and communicating with guests, CPR and head trauma certified
Front of House/Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Athens, MI
05.2022 - Current
- Fully trained in both front of house and back of house operations
- Customer service, food quality, handling money, some managerial experience
Coach Development Intern
League One Volleyball
Remote, Remote
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed training programs to enhance athlete performance and skills.
- Assisted in marketing campaigns to further grow the club development.
- Affluent in Canva, Google Suite, and Microsoft Excel
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Marketing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05-2027
High School Diploma -
Athens Academy
Athens05-2023
Skills
- Content creation
- Market analysis
- Promotional strategies
- Customer service
- Time management
- Service minded
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- Google Analytics Certification
- Google Ad Space Certification
Timeline
Coach Development Intern
League One Volleyball
05.2025 - 08.2025
Ticket Sales Associate
Valparaiso University Ticket Office
02.2025 - Current
Sports Editor
The Torch
08.2024 - Current
Building Supervisor
Valparaiso University Campus Recreation
02.2024 - Current
Front of House/Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Marketing
Valparaiso University
High School Diploma -
Athens Academy
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