Samuel L Armstrong1840 Rhodes Road, Apt. 461 • Kent, OH 44240 • (740) 507-6446

•sarmst12@kent.edu

ObjectiveTo use my communication, organizational, and leadership skills along with myknowledge of marketing and sport administration to bring new ideas as a vital part of thean University Athletic Marketing Department.

Work Experience Kent State Athletic Marketing and Promotions Associate 01/2014-Present Attend weekly meetings about events and organize all things needed for event. Advertise event, oversee game day operations and promotions. Create marketing and promotional plans for athletic seasons and events. Create design projects such as newspaper ads, fliers, and graphics. Coordinate with IMG to put together game day promotional, PA, and host script. On court promotions host for Women’s Basketball, fill in host for Men’s basketball. Worked summer events to inform community members of Kent State Athletics. Spokesman for Freshman Orientation to promote Kent State Athletics. In charge of Golden Flashes social media outlets (Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat). Assist with Future Flashes Kids Club. Coordinate and organize mascot appearances. Created, monitored, and tracked student loyalty program.

Riverside Wine and Imports Bartender/Cashier, Kent, OH 08/2013-12/2013 Greeted and took order of customers at bar then served. Assisted customers in making purchase decisions. Cashed out customers when finished.

Kent State Athletic Equipment Room Intern 09/2012 - 12/2012 Tracked inventory for athletic team equipment. Packed teams bags for travel. Washed athletic apparel.

Education Kent State University, Kent, OH Date of Graduation: May 2015Bachelor Degree in Science in Sports Administration; Minor in BusinessEnrolled in classes such as Sport Marketing, Event Planning and Production, and Promotions and Public Relations in Sport

Related Skills and Experience Great communication and public relations skills Passionate about marketing and promotions Superb organizational and time management skills Critical thinking Hard working attitude Proficient with Photoshop and other computer programs Social Chair of Sigma Nu Fraternity

- Organized and scheduled social events with sororities social chair, organized and oversaw event.

Head of Marketing for 2014 Fall Brawl Boy’s LAX Tournament- Called and obtained sponsors for event and produced PA reads and signage.