Matthew Mensen
Manchester,IA
Summary
Student at Iowa State University studying Management Information Systems and Journalism. Seeking a seasonal summer position to increase professional skills prior to final year of school
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
ON FIELD PROMOTIONS
Cedar Rapids Kernels
04.2024 - Current
- Effectively execute promotions to the enjoyment of fans and satisfaction of sponsors
- Guide children who are selected to participate in promotions to guarantee the best experience possible for them
- Communicate details of promotions to the parents of participating children
- Staying aware of the ball game to correctly time promotions and contribute to fan safety
UMPIRE
Positive Sports Training
06.2023 - Current
- Officiated baseball games
- Created and maintained a positive environment for youth athletes
- Maintained a professional demeanor throughout games, effectively managing conflicts between players or coaches when necessary
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players
INTRAMURAL SPORTS REFEREE
Iowa State University - Rec Services
01.2023 - Current
- Refereeing basketball, volleyball, softball, and flag football
- Operating scoreboards and official scoresheets
- Developing a welcoming environment for athletes of all skill levels.
DRIVER RECRUITING PROCESSING INTERN
CRST: The Transportation Solution
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Located and communicated with driving recruits
- Completed statistical analysis project to improve use of call recording system
- Presented project report to upper management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
05.2025
- Student Organizations: Sports Media Club, Salt Company
- Minor: Journalism and Mass Communication
Skills
- Podcast Production
- Audacity
- OBS Studio
- Da Vinci Resolve
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Statistical Analysis
- Python
- Advertising
- Working With Children
Projects
Cornfield Sports Pod - https://www.youtube.com/@CornfieldSportsPod
- Weekly sports podcast covering Iowa State athletics and regional professional sports teams.
- Launched in September 2023 with co-host Blake Petersen
- Writing, Recording, Post-Production, Publishing
Timeline
ON FIELD PROMOTIONS - Cedar Rapids Kernels
04.2024 - Current
UMPIRE - Positive Sports Training
06.2023 - Current
INTRAMURAL SPORTS REFEREE - Iowa State University - Rec Services
01.2023 - Current
DRIVER RECRUITING PROCESSING INTERN - CRST: The Transportation Solution
06.2022 - 07.2022
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
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