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Evanston, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Educating, advising, and empowering recruits and families through the recruiting process one step at a time.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Spearheaded recruitment efforts for the football program, overseeing offense, defense, and special teams. Formulated and executed marketing strategies for the athletic program. Achieved sharp recruit engagement, increased on-campus attendance, and broadened the overall outreach of the football program. Executed marketing and engagement strategies with area administrators and high school coaches to improve program and company relations. Formulated 52-week content plan for recruiting and social media marketing. Collaborated with upper administration to improve the student-athlete experience.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Designed and implemented a high-efficiency recruiting pipeline that produced increased commitments from top-tier players and expanded outreach to a broader prospect and family base. Concurrently managed the defensive recruiting board, conducting comprehensive evaluations of the roster to identify team needs. Yielded a significantly more talented roster compared to previous years.  Consistently promoted through the ranks at NU as a recruiter for showcasing adeptness in talent evaluation, strategic decision-making, and effective leadership to drive the program's success. Led recruitment the Recruiting Office, employing innovative strategies to identify/attract top-tier prospects. Served as lead scout, pioneering comprehensive recruiting strategies for the defensive staff, and enhancing the overall talent pool to ensure a competitive edge.  Oversaw and directed the Defense Recruiting Board, orchestrating collaborative efforts to evaluate and select the most promising recruits for the program. Managed a team of Recruiting Assistants, optimizing efficiency/productivity within the recruiting department.

Evanston, Il

Spearheaded recruitment efforts for the football program, overseeing offense, defense, and special teams. Formulated and executed broad recruiting communication plans and directed on-campus recruiting initiatives. Achieved sharp recruit engagement, increased on-campus attendance, and broadened the overall outreach of the football program. Directed on-campus recruiting, orchestrating impactful events that enhanced the program's visibility and engagement. Secured and signed three NFL 1st-round draft picks (Rashawn Slater, Greg Newsome, Peter Skoronski) demonstrating an exceptional ability to identify and recruit top-tier talent. Conducted comprehensive evaluations of prospects spanning the entire Recruiting Office Board, contributing valuable insights to strategic decision-making and talent acquisition. Organized/managed recruiting travel for the coaching staff enhancing outreach/engagement with prospective recruits. Directed the development and implementation of the Priority Score Report providing strategic intelligence on all top prospects to optimize targeted recruitment efforts.

Evanston, Il

Oversaw and guided every facet of on-campus recruiting and operations, elevating family engagement and enriching the on-campus visit experience. Developed a holistic strategy for talent acquisition, centered on providing unwavering support to families during the recruiting process. Strategically fortified the program's capacity to attract and engage diverse talent, ensuring heightened positive and enjoyable experiences for prospects. Achieved heightened recruit/coach engagement throughout their seasons, empowering the coaching staff with robust, well-informed insights into each recruit. Scouted and recruited 28 out of the 56 signees in the 2016-2018 recruiting classes, demonstrating a keen eye for talent acquisition and a significant contribution to the team's success. Provided crucial support as a Recruiting Assistant to multiple Assistant Coaches enhancing the efficiency of the recruitment process. Conceptualized and developed a foundational Recruiting Board highlighting the top prospects for strategic targeting. Steered and managed the visitor database for all staff members, verifying accurate, accessible information for all recruitment efforts. Generated and produced the Priority Score Report for all top prospects, offering valuable insights to inform targeted, effective recruiting strategies.

Evanston, Il

Collaborated with Linebackers and Defensive Backs coaches to deliver focused recruiting support through diverse means, including detailed recruit analysis, data management, social media oversight, film editing, regional off-campus recruiting assistance, skill breakdown, and enforcing adherence to recruiting compliance standards. Elevated talent acquisition efficiency by liaising as a Recruiting Assistant for multiple Assistant Coaches; supported recruitment in California, southeast Texas, Louisiana, and southwest Ohio. Authored a comprehensive Priority Score Report, highlighting key metrics for all top prospects.  Orchestrated coaches' recruiting travel arrangements, optimizing logistical plans and demonstrating meticulous organizational skills to enhance overall efficiency. Elevated outreach by meticulously managing the recruiting database, social media, and email for coaches.

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I write for Style, Nutrition, Fitness, Muscle, Sex, and Weight Loss.I write and upload articles online, help with photo shoots, interview, report, transcribe, and come up with ideas to go in the magazine and online.

Wrote a feature profile on James Hardy.

Write articles and profiles for style, entertainment, music, andspecial advertising sectionsFact check articles to appear in the magazinePitch ideas to appear in the magazine

Write informational bulletins on fitness, health, sex, nutrition, weight loss, and grooming

Wrote, edited, and organized department features for national award winning magazineWrote informational and pop culture columnsAssisted in directing photo shoots

Met tight deadlines for national award winning daily student newspaperPublished articles on style, fashion, college athletics, music reviews, and politicsNamed “Rising Star” by editorial staff

Met tight deadlines as an intern for Fort Wayne's top newspaperPublished briefs, profiles, and feature stories

B.A, General Studies; Journalism, Fashion Design, Telecommunications

Activities and Societies: Scholarship Running Back on Football Team Team Above Self Award

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