Jessica Wiger

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

SUMMARY
Young marketing professional with a passion for the sport industry. Extensive experience among brand management & corporate hospitality disciplines, as well as sectors that include corporate communications, event planning, sales, marketing & public relations. Searching for career advancement & related opportunities within a global company/corporation.!

EDUCATION
M.S. in Sport Management, The University of Alabama (2012 2013) Interim Term: United States Olympic Headquarters; Colorado Springs, CO (May 4-11, 2013) B.A. in Communications & B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences, The University of Alabama (2008 2012) Double Major: Public Relations, Meetings/Event Planning

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Crimson Tide Sports Marketing (Tuscaloosa, Ala., August 2012 Present) Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator Assist with contract fulfillment and sponsorship activation of corporate sponsors through marketing operations in signage, print, internet, radio, television, hospitality and coaches endorsements Draft, edit and create client proposals that clearly articulate advertising goals and communication objectives Manage the Alabama Online Auction on rolltide.com by serving as the liaison between CTSM and CBS Sports Assist with social media campaigns for corporate sponsors to create opportunities for profitable brand growth Advise corporate sponsors on game day brand activation in order to ensure production feasibility Coordinate Fan Experiences on game days while escorting clients on pregame facility tours and onto the field Assist the Hey, Coach radio show at Buffalo Wild Wings with Coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide Sports Network Connect with current and past players and coaches for signage opportunities on behalf of the Alabama Online Auction Entertain clients at CTSMs private corporate hospitality on game days (Coca-Cola Crimson Village and Mercedes Fan Fest) Crimson Tide Sports Marketing (Tuscaloosa, Ala., June 2012 August 2012) Intern Assisted in the collection, design and preparation of sales kits/proposals and research projects of potential clients Assisted the General Manager with all property promotion and existing sponsorships Assisted the Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator with the Crimson Tide Online Auctions on RollTide.com Crimson CaravanCoach Sabans Annual Offseason Speaking Tour (Spring/Summer 2012) Operations Assistant 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 AthleticsDepartment of Event Management (Tuscaloosa, Ala., April 2011 June 2012) Special Events 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 special events such as weddings and banquets taking place in club/suite levels 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 by Sports Management Worldwide in Indianapolis, Attendee (February 2013) Public Relations Ambassador through Atlanta Sports Council for the 2013 NCAA Mens Final Four in Atlanta (April 6-8 2013) SEC Media Relations Assistant/Volunteer for the 2013 SEC Womens Basketball Tournament in Atlanta (March 6-8 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 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)