Samantha Lazenby
Salt Lake City
Summary
Versatile and adaptable student with experience in athletics, demonstrating strong teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Adept at balancing academics with workplace responsibilities while maintaining a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event and Facility Management Assistant
Utah Athletics
07.2024 - Current
- Event management assistant for all athletic events including women’s soccer, volleyball, beach volleyball, football, baseball, softball, men's/women's basketball,
lacrosse, men's/women's swim & dive, and gymnastics - Assist with daily facility management, including fields, courts, locker rooms, press boxes, and storage areas.
- Prepare fields and courts for athletic events
- Scoreboard operation
Student Photographer
The Daily Utah Chronicle
07.2024 - Current
- Photographer for the University of Utah Football games for the entirety of 2024-25 football season.
- Photographed and published photo stories.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and maintaining focus on project objectives.
- Shot photographs in real-world field situations for news stories.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Student Athletic Department Intern
American Leadership Academy
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Equipment management for several teams including: travel gear, uniforms, field set-up, and required equipment for games and practices.
- Managed all public relations, communications, and playcalling for Basketball.
- Maintained and recorded athletic statistics for Maxpreps, GameChanger, and local media organizations.
- Scoreboard operation: Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Football, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball.
- Enhanced collaboration for scouting and strategizing through regular team meetings and activities.
- Improved internal communication between administrators and athletes to successfully execute home and away games.
- Managed practice sessions to enhance productivity.
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed
08.2022 - Current
- Outdoor Action Sports Photography: Football, Baseball, Softball, Golf, Lacrosse, and Soccer.
- Indoor Action Sports Photography: Wrestling and Volleyball.
- Portrait Photography: family, couple, individual shoots and various team media events.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Adapted to a variety of shooting environments and lighting conditions, showcasing creativity and technical expertise.
- Built a diverse portfolio by working with clients across multiple industries, showcasing versatility and adaptability.
- Managed all aspects of the photography business, from scheduling shoots to social media management, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
Associate Manager
Inspire Brands LLC
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to maintaining a positive work environment by fostering effective communication among team members.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they quickly became proficient in their roles and responsibilities.
- Responded to customer inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism, working to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation
University of Utah
Salt Lake City08-2026
General Studies
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTHigh School Diploma -
American Leadership Academy
05.2024
Skills
- Event Management
- Sports Analytics
- Team Management
- Sports knowledge
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Sponsorship Acquisition
- Photo Editing: Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
- Social Media Marketing
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- CYSA - Certified Youth Sports Administrator
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Event and Facility Management Assistant
Utah Athletics
07.2024 - Current
Student Photographer
The Daily Utah Chronicle
07.2024 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed
08.2022 - Current
Associate Manager
Inspire Brands LLC
05.2022 - Current
Student Athletic Department Intern
American Leadership Academy
07.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
American Leadership Academy
Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation
University of Utah
General Studies
Utah Valley University
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