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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Helping Business owners Scale and refine their digital marketing presence through services such as: social media content creation, social media branding, e-mail copywriting, website copywriting, and paid ads as needed

Arlington, Texas, United States

Defensive End for Houston Roughnecks- Was among 42 to players to be protected from 2023 HOU roster after USFL’s merger with the XFL that eliminated 8/16 teams-Competed day in and day out in a high stakes, results-based environment where every day was a “job interview”

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Defensive End Ottawa Redblacks -Arrived mid-season in an ultra-competitive industry, learned a new playbook, adapted to a new set of rules with completely new teammates in a new country -Competed day in and day out in a high stakes, results-based environment where every day was a “job interview”

Greater Chicago Area

-Created interactive, engaging presentations used in meetings with eligible NFL Draft prospects -Refined the agency’s social media branding on Instagram and created multiple introductory posts for clients

-Generated 3 social media posts per week on Instagram and TikTok-Refined the "I Hate QB's" page social media graphics and branding -Created Instagram Reels highlighting direct evidence of the trainer's drills translating to the field, along with another clients journey to becoming a 1st round 2023 NFL Draft pick

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Personal Intern for NFL Agent Justin Van Fulpen- Assisted in research and recruitment of 2021 NFL Draft Prospects- Helped network and develop relationships with Marketing agencies for his clients- Created various promotional graphics for Justin to use on social media

Greater Atlanta Area

-Developed & Negotiated marketing contracts, product endorsement exchanges & value-in-kind partnerships for NFL clients-Assisted in data research for Cam Heyward's 65 million dollar contract extension signed in Sep 2020 -Assisted in implementation of press releases/interviews for the “Pledge it” PR campaign for all 6 players in our rookie class-Scouted & recruited over 150+ players in ‘21 Draft class scraped all points of contact, and relevant player info into database- Reviewed NFL Player agreements to gain an understanding of contract design, contract incentives, and salary cap implications.

Chicago, Illinois

- Worked 1:1 with experienced advisors and managing directors in joint case work to analyze & create mock financial plans for clients regarding investments, retirement planning, and effective insurance- Attended financial advisor development training sessions learning how to create my own book of business, various investment products and how to use those to deliver sound financial solutions for clients- Learned the key principles of client relationships and applied those principles to create my own book of business and help expand other advisors’ businesses

Lombard, Illinois

- Attended a weekly lecture based financial advising training program with an emphasis on areas of savings, effective insurance and investment- Analyzed and critiqued complex case studies for mock clients regarding retirement planning, life insurance and investment plans- Created my own financial plans for mock clients for retirement planning, effective insurance, and investment plans using the knowledge I had gained throughout the duration of the program

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance

Activities and Societies: Member of Grand Valley State Football Team (Defensive End)-Voted by teammates to be apart of our 'Leadership.

Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Member of NIU Football Team (Defensive End)Deans List (Fall 2017): GPA of 3.91 -Balanced a Tight Schedule.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football, Varsity TrackHonors/Awards First Team IHSFCA All-State (7A) November 2014 • Was recognized.