Simon Aktar
Highland Park,IL
Summary
Set to graduate in 2024 as an aspiring sports marketing professional. Utilizing a team-centric approach, Adeptly leverages social and digital media to create data-driven proposals for brands in the sports industry, combining innovation with insights to optimize performance and cultivate meaningful brand relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Capstone Intern
Octagon
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted incisive analysis of target company's business model and sponsorships to pinpoint partnership opportunities.
- Developed integrated activation plan blending creative strategies, hospitality, influencer marketing, and digital outreach.
- Crafted inventive creative campaign to rejuvenate existing partnerships and forge new alliances through audience engagement and brand synergy.
- Member of winning team in Capstone Intern Case Competition
Warehouse and Online Sales Associate
Lacosta Facility Support Services
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Analyzed the layout of the warehouse and implemented processes to improve efficiency of inventory tracking
- Created an inventory list on excel of all used and new parts
- Researched each part and calculated the total value of the equipment
- Created and managed a market place to sell new and used parts
Maintenance Associate/Weight-room Supervisor
Midtown Athletic Club
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained 12 clay Tennis courts to "Resort" level quality
- Ensured free weight area was organized
- Sanitized benches, weights, and machines
- Offered assistance to members
Salesman
Cutco Cutlery
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Outreached to personal network and sought out potential clients
- Presented products to prospective customers and completed customer orders
- Sold $7,500 worth of product in 4 months
- Received a letter of congratulations from the CEO of the company.
Education
Bachelor's - Sports Management & Marketing, Business Minor
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2024
High School Diploma -
Highland Park High School
Highland Park, IL05.2020
Skills
Market Segmentation
Market Research
Social Media Strategy
Partnership Activation
Content Creation
Sales
Accomplishments
PHI KAPPA PSI
- Rush Chairman (manage committee of 20 and outreach to alumni donors)
- Accountability Chairman (Responsible for dues collection, funding for events)
The Business World of Sports Club
- Developing skills necessary for the business side of sports
Sports Analytics and Business Group
- Develop analytical and business skills
- Work with various IU teams
Social Media Marketing Club
- Participate in hands on activities regarding social media marketing
Hockey
- Played AAA Hockey for all of High School
- Most recently played for Chicago Mission (2018-2020)
Timeline
Capstone Intern
Octagon
06.2023 - 06.2023
Maintenance Associate/Weight-room Supervisor
Midtown Athletic Club
06.2021 - 08.2021
Warehouse and Online Sales Associate
Lacosta Facility Support Services
06.2021 - 08.2022
Salesman
Cutco Cutlery
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor's - Sports Management & Marketing, Business Minor
Indiana University
High School Diploma -
Highland Park High School
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