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Tia Washington |
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Phone: 314-707-2302 E-mail: tiawashington50@hotmail.com |
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Tia Washington 807 Cross St. Herculaneum, MO 63048 (314)707-2302
Objective Seeking an internship giving me the opportunity to obtain more knowledge in public relations and to utilize my skills in the pursuit of obtaining a career in the field of sport management.
Summary of Qualifications · Prior sports related experience · Enrolled in an academic program for working in the sports industry. Classes include sport marketing, finance, governance and leadership, communication, tournament and event management, legal issues, psych. /sociological aspects of sports and physical activity. · Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Internet · Good writing and people skills
Education Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, Missouri Major: Sport Management Minor: Health Science A-Honor Roll Concentration: Media/Public Relations
Jefferson College, Hillsboro, Missouri Associate of Arts Degree Dean’s List
Internships
Leader Publications, Festus, Missouri, Journalist, February 2007 to July 2007
· Successfully assisted the sports chief editor while completing over 200 hours · Interviewed college and high school athletes and coaches among others · Wrote over 15 articles that were circulated in the Leader newspaper · Researched background information and material for assignments · Traveled to various sporting events for assignments · Created and prepared press releases and tournament brackets for Leader Publications · Utilized communication skills
Maryville University, St. Louis, MO, Department of Athletics Marketing & Promotions Intern, August 2007 to February 2008
· Assist the Sports Information Director in the development and implementation of marketing and promotional plans for Maryville’s 17 varsity sports · Plan, coordinate and implement men’s and women’s basketball in-game promotions/activities · Assist the Sports Information Director in developing specific promotional support related to special events hosted by Maryville University (i.e. SLIAC Tournaments, NCAA Tournament, ect.) · Assist the Sports Information Director in the design and editing of athletics publications · Assist the Sports Information Director in maintaining the department website · Assist the Sports Information Director in maintaining historical records · Serve as the main media contact for one varsity sport, handling all sports information duties for that sport (i.e. game-day programs, press releases, score reporting, statistics, ect.) · Advisor to the “Dawg Pound” student group
St. Louis Rams, St. Louis, Mo, Ticket Office Intern, February 2008 to present
Volunteer Work
Global Missions Golf Tourney and Dinner Auction, Wentzville, MO, April 2007· Co-Hosted the successful event · Greeted participants at the registration table · Gathered items for the auction
Pro Rehab Sports and Physical Therapy, Festus, MO, September 2003 to May 2004 · Assisted therapists with patient care
MSHSAA Sectional 4A Girls and Boys Basketball Games, Hillsboro, MO, Feb/March 2007 · Assisted local radio stations · Assisted visiting high school teams · Assisted with crowd control and spectator safety
Bonk Hard Racing Castlewood 8-hour Adventure Race, Ballwin, MO, January 2007 · Assisted participants with rules and activities
Employment Pro Rehab Sports and Physical Therapy, Festus, MO, St. Louis MO, 2004 to present · Assist therapists with patient care · Assist patients with exercises |