Jessica Wiger

(703) 999-7628 | jmwiger@crimson.ua.edu | www.jessicawiger.com

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

EDUCATION
Masters in Sport Management, The University of Alabama (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 at the liaison between CTSM and CBS Sports by processing client invoices and completing sales initiatives including 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 high bidding clients on pregame facility tours and onto the field Assist in the Coachs 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 University of Alabama Athletic Facilities Department (Tuscaloosa, Ala., April 2011 June 2012)

Student Athletic Facilities Assistant

and fans

Coordinate the tour program where I provide tours of the athletic facilities to prospective students, athletes Escort donors and other VIP personnel onto the field on game days Assist with various events such as weddings and banquets that take place in The Zone, Recruiting Room, Scholarship Room and Press Boxes; Unlock and lock 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
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Attended to skybox holders while exhibiting outstanding customer service, marked tickets and affixed 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 College Fanz Sports Network (Summer 2009)

Public Relations Intern

Implemented creative marketing strategies to promote College Fanz Maintained a group page for my academic institution to drive traffic to the College Fanz website Submitted a weekly recap form to highlight my efforts and accomplishments Under Armour (Leesburg, Va., May 2009 August 2009)

Retail Associate

Gained valuable knowledge in the retail and customer service industry Maintained the floor's appearance Helped perform inventory functions

LEADERSHIP AND AWARDS

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)