Meredith Yeoman Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Served as primary press liaison; cultivated relationships with national and endemic media; responded to inquiries, including fact checks and requests for statements; coordinated media availabilities and interviews with athletes and staff• Supported organizational spokespeople by drafting talking points, scripted remarks, quotes, and official statements, tailoring voice and style to the individual; assisted with media training and preparation• Spearheaded press operations and media services at national events, including media day programming, press conferences, and mixed zones• Worked with local sports commissions and CVBs to build and execute communications and marketing plans for national events in host markets across the country, including the record-setting 2020 Olympic Trials in St. Louis• Oversaw organization’s written and digital content strategies, including writing, editing, planning, and managing editorial and coverage calendar; written content encompassed organizational announcements, real-time event coverage, feature stories, website copy, and the annual report• From April 2020-June 2021 and February-June 2022, directly managed social media platforms (~2.5M followers)• Tracked and interpreted performance analytics and incorporated findings into web and social content planning• Monitored media mentions, key storylines, and public sentiment to identify real-time threats and opportunities

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Managed corporate communications strategy; oversaw the organization’s intranet; created compelling content to engage staff around the foundation’s mission and Indiana University’s broader impact• Provided executive communications support for IUF’s President and Chief of Staff; created presentation decks, talking points and scripted remarks, official statements, and donor stewardship correspondence• Planned and executed quarterly staff meetings and annual all-staff retreat• Wrote press releases and major gift announcements• Acted as communications lead for annual Little 500 bike races and IU Day, a worldwide day of engagement for students, alumni, and friends of the university• Worked closely with IUF’s marketing and social media teams to ensure messaging was aligned and executive communications were amplified appropriately

Greater Denver Area

• Served as a core member of the three-person team tasked with externalizing the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s SafeSport program and launching the independent U.S. Center for SafeSport, a nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to combat physical, emotional, and sexual abuse in sport• Created press releases, media advisories, one-pagers, and FAQs• Developed dynamic content for partner publications, such as Field Hockey Life and VolleyballUSA magazines; worked with national team athletes and coaches to create engaging features spotlighting safe and healthy sport environments• Liaised with leaders across the Olympic and Paralympic Movements to advance outreach initiatives, including critical athlete-safety education programs and mandatory member training for staff, coaches, and administrators • Managed relationships with the organization’s brand identity, public relations, and website development consultants• Oversaw board communications and quarterly in-person meetings, including site selection, travel, catering and accommodations, audio/visual needs, presentation and prep materials, and the run of show; kept official meeting minutes

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Performed duties consistent with the above in support of the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s March 2017 public launch• Developed brand identity, including mission and vision statements, official marks, and usage guidelines• Oversaw brand rollout and awareness campaign• Built and maintained the organization’s case for support and regularly tailored for specific audiences

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Provided communications support for the Chief of Paralympic Sport and NGB Organizational Development; composed presentation decks, one-pagers, talking points, and Board materials• Served as liaison between the USOPC and its then-47 member NGBs; coordinated regular NGB Council meetings, which connected senior NGB and USOPC leadership• Oversaw the Procter & Gamble/Team USA Youth Sports Fund grant application and award process• Managed the USOPC’s communications support program, which assisted NGBs who were unable to fund full-time communications staff• Created the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes’ annual digital communications plan• Consulted on priority projects at the discretion of senior leadership, including externalizing the USOPC’s SafeSport program, restructuring the governance model for Paralympic sport in the U.S., and launching a Collegiate Partnerships division

Cedar Park, Tx

• Composed game recaps, human-interest features, and media packets• Managed the press box and oversaw event credentialing for home games• Coordinated player interviews and provided support during press conferences and media days• Co-led social media strategy and execution on game days• Assisted with community and philanthropic events, including theme nights, memorabilia auctions, and the team’s annual Bowling with the Stars fundraiser

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Affairs

Master’S Degree, Recreation And Sport Administration - Sport Media And Branding