Scott R. Nelson
"Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music."
-George Carlin
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, Minnesota
Education
Master of Arts, Leadership in Student Affairs - May 2013
Professional Experience
(Click on links to view samples of writing and projects).
Athletics Department
Marketing Graduate Assistant – Oct. 2011 - May 2013
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Marketed and managed fitness center memberships, fitness classes, and locker rentals
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Responded to questions and concerns of fitness center members
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Assisted with event planning and staffing for varsity home athletic events and events for other off-campus groups including the Special Olympics of Minnesota
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Planned and carried out athletics marketing initiatives
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Monitored and updated fitness center website and Facebook page with information of upcoming events and news
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Created and distributed electronic advertisements for home athletic events
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Compiled and reported facility usage data
Conducted athletics research as part of graduate coursework.
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Researched race in college athletics (2011 graduate coursework)
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Researched legal issues of athletic scholarships (2012 graduate coursework)
Higher Education Student Association (HESA)
Communications Coordinator - Dec. 2011- Dec. 2012
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Wrote, edited and distributed monthly HESA newsletter
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Managed and distributed HESA e-mails and Facebook page
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Supported programming efforts for social and professional events
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Assisted with the planning and facilitation of program Visit Day and New Student Orientation