Benjamin Hamill Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Held a key role in performing public relations and assisting with planning the 2015 Special Harvest Triathlon and the 2016/2017 Heart of The Summer Triathlon including event planning, course set-up, writing/distributing press releases, and coordinating with local TV news teams. Data entry and scheduling. Interfacing with members and guests. Crisis management and emergency communication, providing first aid and enforcing pool rules. Acting in a leadership role for other life guards/swim instructors. Providing essential communications between patrons and upper management.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Developed a strong foundation of skills in writing press/news releases, video recording/editing, press events, and photography that was used to promote several non-profit fund raising events.Participated and assisted with planning, organization, public relations, and promotional efforts during four events in 2013 including Frank McDonald Memorial Golf Tournament, Read-a-Palooza, Stuff the Bus Fundraiser, and Amazon/Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation Press Conference.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Extensively involved in several public relations campaigns and planning efforts for several events in the Chattanooga market during this two-year timeframe while completing degree.Buffalo Wild Wings Spring Basketball Tournament Campaign: Developed and implemented public relations efforts, assisted with event planning, collaborated with PSSRA members and Buffalo Wild Wings staff, provided creative input for promotional materials, and assisted with date of event activities for participants.HOPE 808 Back to School Bash: assisted with public relations and on-campus event planning for activities focused on incoming freshmen that included setting up Twitter feed to maintain communication with attendees; planned and coordinated multiple entertainment events including pool parties and showing movies as well as NFL games. National Philanthropy Day Nominations: Assisted in writing official press release, wrote/submitted event information to participating websites, and assisted in planning the national event for the Chattanooga market.