Leah Winn

leahwinn@hotmail.com

Professional Skills Summary

Experience working for a professional sports team with the Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye
Experience working in digital and social media marketing
Able to handle and process large quantities of information in a timely manner
Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI
Master of Art - Sports Administration - Professional Sports Administration
Graduation date - December 2016; GPA - 3.9/4.0

Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Art - Major: Political Science\Public Law Minor: Business & Merchandising
Graduation date - December 2012

Professional Experience
Toledo Mud Hens & Toledo Walleye
Communications Intern February 2017 Present
Develop written materials for website stories, special events, press releases and social media posts
Assist with the creation of email marketing campaigns
Create and monitor Facebook Events for all Mud Hens & Walleye games
Apply creative ideas and support the organization and execution of special events and media opportunities
Support creation of social media posts and reports

Merchandising/Box Office Intern May 2016 February 2017

Provide excellent customer service to enhance fan experience
Utilize my communication skills and attention to detail to sell event tickets in person and over the phone
Exceptional cross selling and up selling skills promoting both teams and their promotions/special events
Edit the online web store with new merchandise, including the writing of creative descriptions

Tam-O-Shanter Arena October 2016 - Present

Learn to Skate Instructor
Assist in the coordination of Learn to Skate USA classes
Instruct correct technique of basic skating elements to children of all ages
Evaluate skaters at the end of each skating session and provide valuable feedback to ensure advancement

Get It Called
Special Programs Manager July 2016 - Present
Special Programs Coordinator October 2014 - July 2016
Create, organize, and promote "Fantasy Synchro" using various marketing and promotional tools
Oversee and support the Fantasy Synchro internship regarding the planning and execution of
Fantasy Synchro for the 2016-2017 season
Assist in the creation of content for the Get It Called website
Update Get It Called social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram with
competition results and pictures

Med-Lien Solutions December 2013 - April 2016

Lien Resolution Analyst/Intake Administrator
Act as a third party administrator between Medicare/private insurance companies and law firms to ensure
prompt resolution of medical cost reimbursement based on law suit settlements
Train new employees on daily analysts tasks
Board of Directors - Western Michigan University Synchronized Skating Club
Secretary April 2010 - March 2011
Took minutes at all meetings and distributed appropriately
Maintained all team records including correspondence, membership notices, current rosters, ice schedules,
competition schedules and results, etc.
Responsible for all memberships for U.S. Figure Skating
Updated and maintained the team website throughout the season

Activities
Dearborn Figure Skating Club April 2005 - Present
Member of the Synchronized Skating Team - Novice & Adult Levels
Bronze Medal winner at the 2005 US Synchronized Skating Championship
Silver Medal winner at the 2014 US Synchronized Skating Championship
Bronze Medal winner at the 2015 US Synchronized Skating Championship
2016 "Skater of the Year" award recipient - Adult level
Silver Medal winner at the 2017 US Synchronized Skating Championship

Western Michigan University Synchronized Skating Club Sept 2008 March 2013
Member of the Synchronized Skating Team - Senior & Adult Levels
Member of Team USA at the 2009 Jegvirag Cup competition in Hungary
Team Representative for WMU Sports Club Council
Pewter Medal (4th place) winner at the 2013 US Synchronized Skating Championship

Plymouth Figure Skating Club April 2000 - March 2005

Member of the Synchronized Skating Team - Juvenile, Intermediate & Novice Levels
Gold Medal winner Juvenile Level at the 2002 US Synchronized Skating Championship

References available upon request