Austin Long: Communications Intern in Raleigh, NC

- Oversee internal and external communications efforts, including website management and analytics, blog pitching, graphic design, event photography, social media and database management.

- Apply Tree Bands across the Charlotte area to prevent kankerworm population growth. - Worked independently and sought out customers using multiple sales strategies. - Expanded client base from 0 to more than 50 customers.

- Plan and execute the 2015 Trans Jam BMX Contest Series, while maintaining an active role in various office duties. - Film and edit video for Trans Jam BMX Contest Series & King BMX Stunt Show. - Experience in event planning and operations, sponsorship acquisition, video production, graphic design, new media marketing, brand marketing, public relations, client relations, writing, and sales strategy.

- Responsible for the conversion of the different arena setups for events, as well as general maintenance of equipment.

- Coordinate and lead full-package ski trips (Transportation / Hotel / Ski & Snowboard rental / Lift tickets) with group leaders including logistics and confirmation. - Maintain relationships with staff at Wintergreen, VA and Winterplace, WV Ski Resorts and prepare organizational documents. - Manage Facebook page, posting photos from ski trips and sharing industry related content. - Ski & Snowboard tuning during the week. - Video editing experience.

- Managed a fleet of over 40 powerboats in daily maintenance, repairs and orders. - Conducted preventative maintenance training (40 staff members). - Prioritized operations tasks to best fit the program needs of campers. - Coordinated with Marina Director on daily Boat Maintenance Report. - Served over 2,000 resident campers.

- Created and proposed 5 campaign recommendations, addressing current environmental practices of Medlin-Davis and suggesting marketing options. - Designed and created website detailing my marketing ideas for the company.

- Supervised cabin management and daily cabin activities. - Made instructional materials and wrote sailing curriculum.