Founding Intern
Founding Student Intern & Student-Athlete Ambassador
Temple University Owl Elite Fund (OEF) | Philadelphia, PA | [Dates]
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Appointed by OEF leadership for recognized leadership and communication skills to help build a student-athlete NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) education and engagement program from the ground up.
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Spearheaded in-person outreach and face-to-face marketing efforts across all 19 NCAA Division I teams to increase participation in OEF initiatives and NIL opportunities.
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Designed and implemented rebranding strategies and educational tools to help student-athletes understand and pursue sponsorships, endorsements, and personal branding.
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Partnered with OEF leadership and INM (marketing agency) to develop sponsor pipelines, identify new brand partnerships, and support ongoing negotiations.
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Led group presentations and one-on-one education sessions, motivating peers and tailoring communication strategies to each team’s unique culture.
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Conducted consistent needs assessments and feedback collection from athletes, synthesizing insights to align OEF programming with athlete expectations and university goals.
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Coordinated and facilitated 9+ all-sport meetings annually, ensuring consistent athlete engagement and program development through community-building initiatives.