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    An aspiring public relations professional with extensive experience in sports entertainment, corporate hospitality, media relations, communications, marketing and event planning. She is seeking post-graduate opportunities in sports communications and has a background in various roles related to the University of Alabama athletic department, SEC media relations, and Crimson Tide Sports Marketing.

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    An aspiring public relations professional with extensive experience in sports entertainment, corporate hospitality, media relations, communications, marketing and event planning. She is seeking post-graduate opportunities in sports communications and has a background in various roles related to the University of Alabama athletic department, SEC media relations, and Crimson Tide Sports Marketing.

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    An aspiring public relations professional with extensive experience in sports entertainment, corporate hospitality, media relations, communications, marketing and event planning. She is seeking post-graduate opportunities in sports communications and has a background in various roles related to the University of Alabama athletic department, SEC media relations, and Crimson Tide Sports Marketing.

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    An aspiring public relations professional with extensive experience in sports entertainment, corporate hospitality, media relations, communications, marketing and event planning. She is seeking post-graduate opportunities in sports communications and has a background in various roles related to the University of Alabama athletic department, SEC media relations, and Crimson Tide Sports Marketing.

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    Jessica Wiger

    (703) 999-7628 | [email protected] | www.jessicawiger.com


    SUMMARY
    Aspiring young public relations professional with a passion for the sports industry. Extensive experience among sports entertainment and corporate hospitality disciplines, as well as sectors that include media relations, corporate communications, social media, marketing and event planning. Searching for post-graduate positions and related opportunities within the sports communications field.

    EDUCATION
    Master of Science in Sport Management, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (2012 2013) Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences & Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (2008 2012) Double Major: Public Relations, Human Environmental Sciences

    RELATED EXPERIENCE
    Crimson Tide Sports Marketing (Tuscaloosa, Ala., June 2012 Present) Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator Assist account executives with sponsorship implementation and marketing operations such as signage, print, internet, radio, television, hospitality and account claims Manage the Alabama Online Auction on rolltide.com where I serve as the liaison between CTSM and CBS Sports by processing client invoices and completing sales initiatives; sell and market season posters and media guides to clients and sponsors Manage inventory of game worn jerseys, official team issued athletic wear and commemorative facility items Coordinate Fan Experiences on game days where I escort clients on pregame facility tours and onto the field or court Assist the Hey, Coach radio show at Buffalo Wild Wings with Coach Nick Saban and Crimson Tide Sports Network Connect with current and past players and coaches for signage opportunities on behalf of the Alabama Online Auction SEC Media Relations 2013 SEC Womens Basketball Tournament (Atlanta, March 6-10, 2013) SEC Media Relations Assistant Assist SEC Media Relations Staff and Media Coordination Committee with press operations before, during and after the games Report directly to the Assistant Director of Media Relations for the Southeastern Conference, Chevonne Mansfield Selected to represent one of the most valuable conferences in college sports Crimson Caravan Coach Sabans Annual Offseason Speaking Tour (Spring/Summer 2012) Operations Volunteer Traveled with Crimson Caravan to several of their nine major host cities and assisted with banquet setup for special guests Helped manage access to the VIP Coachs Reception Gained valuable knowledge by working along side The Crimson Tide Foundation in the Athletic Development Department University of Alabama Athletic Facilities Department (Tuscaloosa, Ala., April 2011 June 2012) Student Athletic Facilities Assistant Coordinated the tour program where I provided tours of the athletic facilities to prospective students, athletes and fans Escorted donors and other VIP personnel onto the field on game days Assisted with various events such as weddings and banquets that take place in The Zone, Recruiting Room, Scholarship Room and Press Boxes; Opened and locked up the facilities for various athletic teams Crimson Tide Hospitality (Tuscaloosa, Ala., April 2010 April 2011) Skybox Team Member & Coleman Coliseum Club Room Team Member Attended to skybox holders while exhibiting outstanding customer service, marked tickets and affixed wristbands Assisted with hospitality set-up for special events and coordinated behind the scenes tasks to ensure operations ran smoothly Completed a checklist for pre-game, during the game, and post-game duties while supporting stadium/facility events

    LEADERSHIP AND AWARDS


    2013 NFL Pro Combine Career Conference hosted by Sports Management Worldwide in Indianapolis, Attendee (February 2013) 2012 Teamwork Online Networking Event with the Washington Nationals in Washington DC, Attendee (August 2012) Active Member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority (August 2008 May 2012) Active Member of PRSSA, Public Relations Student Society of America (September 2008 May 2012) Selected by PRSSA to represent The University of Alabama in the 2012 Bateman Case Study Competition Leadership Team/Student Mentor of UnAshamed, a student led Christian ministry (January 2011 Present) Awarded scholarship to attend the 2011 Professional Convention Management Association Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Nicaragua Mission Trips (summer of 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; ORPHANetwork)

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