March 10, 2010

400 Summer Ct Apt E
College Station, TX 77840
281-620-5218
hamm.taylor@gmail.com

EDUCATION

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management & Business Administration Minor
December 2009

PROFILE

Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management with substantial experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote and enhance the image of a company. Excellent communication skills teamed with the ability to develop rapport with employees and peers. Poised and confident in dealing with individuals of all levels.

Highly organized and efficient, a flexible and versatile team player who will work hard and excel in any environment. Impressive work ethic, reliable, dependable and conscious of duties and responsibilities. A positive approach to all tasks and pride in achievements has resulted in many successes.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills and the ability to lead projects and get results. Adopts a systematic approach to problem solving and effectively analyzes results and implement solutions. Dedicated and committed, willing to take on challenging roles, tough assignments and work to tight deadlines.

SKILLS SUMMARY

•  Excellent experience in networking with the media.
•  Work independently or under pressure.
•  Think strategically to develop effective marketing plans.
•  Able to travel for recruitment and other events.
•  Capable of meeting deadlines and schedules.
•  Quick study of technical proficiencies.
•  Attention to detail.
•  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point and Internet.
•  Ability to establish relationships with young people, community leaders and parents.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Aggie Websider, Scout.com.
Sport Management Internship - College Station, TX February 2009 - Present

•  Director of content, inside informer, and head publisher for www.websider.com.
•  Write and publish daily articles on Texas A&M football, basketball, and recruiting.
•  Attend football and basketball weekly press conferences to capture audio and inform the Websider community of important information via message boards and reports.
•  Interview current A&M players, coaches, and recruits by phone and one-on-one.
•  Call current high school recruiting prospects and coaches for interviews and scouting reports.
•  Capture video footage and interviews, pictures, and audio at football, basketball, and recruiting events to upload to the website and expand database.
•  Entrusted with creating and posting new content to front page of website three times a day.
•  Gather and report inside information and team news.
•  Establish and maintain relationships with current A&M players, coaches, and personnel.
•  Monitor message boards daily.
•  Initiated and pursued radio opportunity at local popular bar to broadcast spring football practice recaps and analysis starting Spring 2010.
•  Create and distribute promotional flyers to students on campus to promote the website.
•  Utilized and maintained social networking websites to increase awareness and exposure of websider.com.
•  Increased the amount of subscriptions to websider.com by 250 since developing and implementing marketing strategies in Summer of 2009.
•  Received 4.0 for 12 hour internship obligation.

Marketing Werks
Verizon Wireless SAS Marketing Manager - College Station, TX August 2007 - November 2008

•  Promoted and marketed Verizon Wireless at Texas A&M home football and basketball games.
•  Managed the SAS team members.
•  Collaborated with other team members on marketing strategies to approach and inform fans of the latest Verizon Wireless products.
•  Answered questions about Verizon products and services.
•  Responsible for the constructing and safekeeping of the Verizon Fan Zone site during concert events.
•  Accountable for all demo phones on display at the Verizon site.
•  Planned and coordinated team meetings and turned in time sheets for the team in a timely manner.

Houston Astros
Minute Maid Park Ambassador - Houston, TX June 2008 - August 2008

•  Brought contagious enthusiasm to the ball park.
•  Strategically placed around the stadium to deliver friendly service, greet guests with smiles and help with everything from concessions to giveaways.
•  Assisted guests to and from their seats as part of the Minute Maid Park courtesy wheelchair service.
•  Engaged fans and guests to prove their happiness was a top priority for the Houston Astros.

Marketing Werks
Verizon Wireless SAS Marketing Manager - Houston, TX May 2008 - August 2008

•  Verizon Wireless SAS marketing manager at the Sam Houston Race Track concert series.
•  Managed 6 other SAS team members and delegated duties as needed.
•  Collaborated with other team members on marketing strategies to approach and inform fans of the latest Verizon Wireless products to increase sales.
•  Answered questions about Verizon products and services.
•  Planned and coordinated team meetings and turned in time sheets for the team in a timely manner.
•  Created a fun and engaging atmosphere for fans and was a good team leader.
•  Responsible for the constructing and safekeeping of the Verizon Fan Zone site during concert events.
•  Accountable for all demo phones on display at the Verizon site.

The 12th Man Foundation
Call Center Employee - College Station, TX
August 2007 - March 2008

•  Served as a loyal and respected liaison for Aggie Athletics.
•  Sold and documented season and individual tickets to all Aggie sporting events.
•  Received and recorded donations from new and former graduates of Texas A&M University.
•  Renewed and sold 12th Man Foundation memberships.
•  Informed alumni of new programs and incentives available by courteous phone calls daily and collected donations.
•  Updated contact information and issued parking passes.

The Houston Texans
Houston Texans Event Coordinator - Houston, Texas
August 2007 - December 2007

•  Event coordinator and member of game day staff at Houston Texans home games.
•  Managed and designated duties to 12 other fall interns.
•  Assembled the Coca-Cola Fan zone area and inflatable equipment.
•  Ensured every parent signed a liability waiver before allowing their child to enter the Fan Zone.
•  Coordinated the Meritage Homes half time challenge and ensured the set-up and break down of necessary equipment was completed efficiently.

Carrolton Woods Country Club
Golf Caddy - The Woodlands, Texas
May 2007 - August 2007

•  Personal golf caddy for members at the country club.
•  Advised players, as requested, on selection of proper club for stroke or concerning peculiarities of course.
•  Located driven balls and holds marker out of cup while players putt.

Joe's Crab Shack
Waiter - Houston, Texas
July 2006 - March 2007

•  Head server responsible of entire wait staff.
•  Created staff schedules.
•  Opened and closed restaurant.
•  Ensured staff took care of their duties.

The Houston Rockets
Summer Intern - Houston, Texas
July 2004 - August 2004

•  Assisted in the reorganization of the file rooms in the Corporate and Legal Departments of The Rockets Organization.