Spencer Mathis
Sports Information
Blairsville,GA
Summary
Dynamic communicator and strategist, excelled at Young Harris College by spearheading social media campaigns, enhancing athletic brand visibility, and fostering robust media relations. Mastered multitasking and creative content creation, significantly boosting engagement. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and critical thinking, consistently demonstrated through impactful promotions and effective team supervision. Proven expertise in coordinating game-day operations and managing stats programs across all athletic events, ensuring seamless execution and accurate data reporting. Dedicated Young Harris College alumnus with a strong commitment to advancing and supporting the athletics programs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Communications (Athletics)
Young Harris College
11.2023 - Current
- Led social media strategy development, managing content creation, engaging with followers, and analyzing performance metrics to optimize results.
- Managed the school's Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook social media platforms to promote athletic brand and foster public engagement.
- Developed compelling content for various platforms, including websites, social media, and press releases.
- Mentored student-workers by providing guidance on athletic positions.
- Strengthened media relations through proactive outreach, resulting in increased press coverage and brand awareness.
- Managed student-workers and assigned their roles on game days.
- Oversee and perform all backend development and maintenance for the athletics website (Sidearm), optimizing system performance, enhancing site functionality, and ensuring consistent content updates.
- Proficient in NCAA Manager, NCAA Statistics, Adobe Photoshop and In Design, Dropbox, and Blueframe.
- Have worked every position at each sporting event over the years (I was also a student-worker for three years).
- Stat games and matches for: Baseball, Softball, men's and women's Soccer, men's and women's Basketball, and Volleyball.
- Skilled in writing recap articles and game programs.
- Have worked with other SID's in gathering game rosters and stat changes.
- Worked with coaches to keep up with their needs throughout the course of the season, fostering great relationships and trust.
- Set-up and run broadcasts.
- Excellent at setting up games/matches on game day, knowing the ins and outs of each sport and its needs.
- Create scripts for PA announcers and livestream broadcasters (i.e. senior days and hall of fame).
- Consistently dedicate over 40 hours weekly to support and elevate Young Harris College athletics on a part-time salary, demonstrating a commitment to strategic brand growth and program success.
- Learned how to adapt under the pressure and sudden changes on game days.
- Adept at multi-tasking in stressful work environments.
Union General Wellness Center
Union General Hospital (Haley Chastain)
06.2023 - Current
- Communicate with local and out of town customers at all times, keeping great relations.
- Promote gym supplements and memberships to sell throughout the day.
- Managed facility (opening, running, and closing) as one individual.
- Great at working with other employees, spreading ideas, and implementing them.
- Manage funds daily.
- Showcase the ability to work odd hours and adapt to different needs.
Union County High School Football Broadcaster
95.1 WJRB (Jeff Batten)
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced program content for better viewer satisfaction and retention through in-depth research and analysis of current trends.
- Conducted extensive research on numerous topics to generate meaningful content.
- Developed great communication skills, with player interviews, and on air talent.
- Delivered high-quality reporting, commentary, and analysis on the fly.
- Set up full broadcasts (soundboard and streaming devices) before games.
- Worked around the radio business and can run a successful and engaging broadcast (Can also mentor).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Creative writing skills
Written and verbal communication
Supervising staff
Press releases
Boosting social media engagement and following
Developing promotions
Statistician
Content Creation
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Critical thinking
Timeline
Assistant Director of Communications (Athletics)
Young Harris College
11.2023 - Current
Union General Wellness Center
Union General Hospital (Haley Chastain)
06.2023 - Current
Union County High School Football Broadcaster
95.1 WJRB (Jeff Batten)
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Young Harris College
05.2001 -
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