Jeff Smith

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Jeff Smith
161 Mt. Zion Rd. Weatherford, TX 76088 • (940) 328-2198 • [email protected]
Jeff Smith • Graduate Assistant Athletic Communications / XC, T&F Contact
| Cell • 940.328.2198 | E-mail • [email protected] | www.TarletonSports.com |
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Analytical and strategic athletic communication professional with excellent problem solving
skills. Organized, efficent, and always willing to go the extra mile for on-time delivery.
SKILLS
Adobe
InDesign
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
NATHAN BURAL
Director of Athletic Communications
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
Office: (254) 968-1802
Cell: (817) 781-6827
DAMEON MYRES
Asst. Director of Athletic Comms.
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Office: (801) 587-7298
Cell: (801) 201-4834
JUSTIN BOYD
NCAA Compliance Officer
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
Office: (254) 968-0560
Adobe
Photoshop
Adobe
Premiere
StatCrew
Software
NewTek
Tricaster
• Extensive knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues as they pertain to publicity and
promotional efforts
• Elite knowledge of social media, including a mastery of trends and verbage on Twitter
• Strong knowledge of StatCrew software - Volleyball, Football, Baseball and Softball
• Adept in oral, written and interpersonal communication
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere
• Experience with NewTek Tricaster software
WORK HISTORY
Smith is a vital part of the Athletic Communications team, assisting with the record keeping, game
day productions and in-game activities for all sports as well as being the primary contact for the
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams.
• Participated in photography activities, including photograph sessions for teams, as well as still,
and video coverage of athletic events including working with CSN-Houston to live stream 2014 &
2015 Lone Star Conference Basketball Championships in Allen, Texas
• Was responsible for the online production and streaming of all home football and basketball
games, including the 2015 NCAA Division II Basketball South Central Regional Championships
held in Stephenville, TX.
• Assisted in maintaining university athletic website www.tarletonsports.com (SIDEARM Sports)
• Facilitated student-athletes in dealing with media representatives
• Succeeded in managing several projects simultaneously
EDUCATION
MASTERS OF EDUCATION: Athletic Administration
Tarleton State University - Stephenville, TX
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: Fitness Managment
Tarleton State University - Stephenville, TX
2014
2012
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
• Four-year letter winner for Coach Pat Ponder at Tarleton State University
• School record holder in the 400-meter hurdles (51.82) and holds top five times in program
history in the same event
• NCAA Division II national qualifier in 2011, 2012 and 2013, finishing ninth in 2012
• Two-time All-South Central Region honors in the 400-meter hurdles
• 2012 Men’s track team MVP
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