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Kelsey m.Snider

Arvada, CO 80005| (720) 331-7398

ksnider73@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-snider-536376136

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Graphic Design & Multimedia Journalist

Engaging and detail-oriented professional with valuable experience as a Reporter and Digital Media Coordinator with the ability to learn quickly and excel within an inclusive and innovative team culture.

— Key Qualifications —

  • Analytical thinker with a passion for graphic design and digital media and the ability to combine the two in meaningful ways to impact people’s lives.

  • Ambitious, high-energy self-starter with experience in content creation and design and an exceptional ability to coordinate with coaches and athletes.

  • Strong leader and team player as evidenced through a Professional Volleyball Career in Germany and successful career as a Varsity Volleyball Player at Colorado State University.

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Relevant Professional Experience

 

Lebanon Valley College, Athletic Communications Coordinator, August 2018 to May 2019

Increased viewership of social media platforms, such as Instagram and Twitter, by taking on the role of content creation through the use of graphic design work and video production. Collaborated with the director of athletic communications to make LVC one of the top colleges in the conference and Division III with the use of multimedia to aid in recruitment as well as fan support.

Selected Contributions:

  • Increased Instagram followers by 6%, Twitter followers by 4%, and Facebook followers by 3% in six months.

  • Became 1 in 15 colleges in the nation for DIII for having 4,000 or more Instagram followers.

  • Improved fan and athlete support through the creation of sport specific schedule posters, incorporating Instagram story and Twitter for game/event updates, and creating videos that help the viewer get to know the athlete on a more personal level.

 

Reading Royals, Freelance, October 2018 to May 2019

Maximized fan experience for game days via social media platforms and video production.

Selected Contributions:

  • Aided in fan knowledge and involvement of game day promotions and updates through the use of Instagram story as well as camera work.

 

University of Northern Colorado Athletics, Freelancer, July 2018 to October 2018

Maximized game day production and efficiency through the use of camera work, obtaining b-roll and conducting interviews, and organizing videos within the server and YouTube channel. Created the series “A Closer Look:”, which focuses on an athlete’s accomplishments outside of their field of play. 

Selected Contributions:

  • Gained 1,000 views on the first episode of “A Closer Look.”​

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MASNsports.com, Web Studio Intern, July 2017 to August 2017

Maximized operational efficiency of prominent, highly sophisticated projects through production of Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals video packages for presentation on MASNsports.com, Facebook, and Instagram. Researched statistics on players with focus on creating engaging reporting.

Selected Contributions:

  • Demonstrated innovation and capacity to excel by improving social media integration for MASNsports.com.

  • Enhanced productivity by comparing social media integration with competing sports networks.

 

Syracuse University Athletics, Digital Media Intern, January 2017 to May 2017

Demonstrated insightful leadership and enhanced clarity of mission by organizing women’s lacrosse video and photos within server.

Selected Contribution:

  • Enhanced team’s visibility by conducting interviews with women’s lacrosse team for cuse.com.

 

ESPN Radio, Production Intern, December 2016 to January 2017

Demonstrated leadership as producer for The Locker Room with Bob Brown.

Selected Contributions:

  • Contributed to on-air discussions concerning a variety of popular sports topics.

  • Delivered key contributions by producing one talk show per day and by editing / uploading soundbites from college and professional coaches.

 

Newhouse Sports Media Center, Sports Reporter, July 2016 to January 2017

Increased fan engagement by writing about Syracuse football, women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball games.

Selected Contributions:

  • Exhibited strong communication skills while serving as on-air volleyball analyst for Cuse TVA.

  • Demonstrated willingness to take on a variety of vital assignments by photographing teams for production purposes.

 

Colorado State Athletics, Sports Marketing Intern, August 2014 to December 2014

Launched Reading with the Rams, a program through which student-athletes volunteered their time to read to elementary school children within the community.

Selected Contribution:

  • Promoted community athletic sporting events through effective use of social media platforms.

 

Colorado State Volleyball, Director of Operations Intern, June 2014 to December 2014

Coordinated team’s budget and travel arrangements including hotel reservations and team itineraries. Leveraged experience and management skills to organize all summer camps including budget, camper information, and gym reservations.

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supplemental professional Experience

RedLine Athletics, Elite Sports Performance Specialist, March 2018 to Present

Engage and motivate young athletes to reach their highest potential by creating daily speed and agility workouts. Implement and drive digital and social media platforms to increase viewership and knowledge of RedLine Athletics. 

Selected Contributions:

  • Increased the amount of Facebook page likes over 200%.

  • Coordinated with the GM and staff members to create a positive training environment for young athletes.

 

Gonstead Family Chiropractic, Rehabilitation Specialist, February 2015 to May 2015

Significantly enhanced people’s lives and provided hope to patients and families through rehabilitation of patients with spine injuries. Embraced responsibility for organizing and maintaining patient records.

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Education

Master of Science in Broadcast and Digital Journalism, 2017

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

 

Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science, 2014

Health Promotion Concentration

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

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Skills

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Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects, InDesign, Bridge) • Stat Crew • Multimedia Journalism • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Video Production/ Editing • Proficient in German

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