Simeon Strauss
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Four year student-athlete who is a passionate and creative social media intern with can-do attitude and energetic personality. Willing to complete projects to increase brand awareness and enhance public relations. Works quickly and efficiently with great attention to detail and offers superb writing and editing skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant in Athletic Communications
Palm Beach Atlantic University Athletics
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Works directly with head sports information director and completes tasks as they are assigned.
- Managed game-day duties such as live stats, PA, writing game recaps, and other responsibilities.
- Experienced with creation of graphics and highlight reels using Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
- Participates in discussion with the schools athletic director involving internal operations for the department.
Social Media Coordinator
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Milwaukee, WI
02.2023 - Current
- Managed content creation for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
- Worked directly with NACC Commissioner to suggest improvements to enhance fan experience on social platforms.
- Engaged with clients and answered questions to promote brand-focused interactive and engaging content.
- Scheduled content for publication on social media at peak times.
Assistant to Director of Athletics
Wisconsin Lutheran College Athletics
Milwaukee, WI
05.2022 - Current
- Managed systematic maintenance program to prevent equipment and systems failures.
- Performed janitorial, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and cleaning duties.
- Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
- Worked all aspects of event management (set up, take-down. tickets, concessions, etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI07.2023
Sports Management
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2020
Skills
- Content Generation
- Campaign Creation
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Generating Brand Awareness
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Social Media Marketing
- Decision Making
- Audience Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Project Coordination
- Writing and Editing
- Media Relations
- Experience with Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Starting guard for 2022-23 Mens Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Champion.
- Two time All-Academic award winner in NJCAA for Waubonsee Community College in 2018-19 and 2019-20.
- Honorable Mention awards in 2018-19 & 2019-20 for Waubonsee.
References
- Cole Helman, Athletic Communications Director for Palm Beach Atlantic University, 240-382-5910, cole_helman@pba.edu
- Adam Heinzen, Athletic Communications Director for Wisconsin Lutheran College, 920-901-0698, Adam.Heinzen@wlc.edu
- Jeff Ligney, Commissioner, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, 989-295-0410, jligney@naccsports.org
- Skip Noon, Director of Athletics, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 414-430-4036, skip.noon@wlc.edu
- Aaron Annonsen, Head Mens Basketball Coach, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 608-345-1233, aaron.annonsen@wlc.edu
- Evan Sizemore, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 920-246-8870, evan.sizemore@wlc.edu
- Sean Smith, Head Mens Basketball Coach, North Park University, 708-285-0819, ssmith5@northpark.edu
- Lance Robinson, Head Mens Basketball Coach, Waubonsee Community College, 317-777-5039, lrobinso3@yahoo.com
Timeline
Graduate Assistant in Athletic Communications
Palm Beach Atlantic University Athletics
08.2023 - Current
Social Media Coordinator
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
02.2023 - Current
Assistant to Director of Athletics
Wisconsin Lutheran College Athletics
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Sports Management
Waubonsee Community College
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