Juan Varela

(786)-972-8734 | jvarela15@me.com| www.linkedin.com/in/juan-varela

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Weimer College of Journalism December 2019

Perusing Bachelors Degree in Sports Journalism and Media Specialization Gainesville, FL
_ Minor in Mass Communication
_ Active member of multiple Honor Societies such as; Phi Theta Kappa, The Honor Society, and The National Society of Collegiate
Scholars

Miami Dade College May 2017

Associate Arts Degree in Telecommunications Miami, FL
_ Track: Sports Media
_ Awarded Deans list for four semesters

WORK EXPERIENCE
WRUF ESPN Sep. 2017 – Present
Writer, Reporter and Media specialist. Gainesville, FL
- Write and edit articles for publishing on WRUF ESPN Gainesville website
- In charge of doing live on-air radio reporting and on-air features
- Attend Florida Gator team practices and press conferences open to media.
- Oversee social media posting, reply to comments, and create polls.

Miami Marlins January 2017 – August 2017

Marketing Intern Miami, FL
- In charge of promotions and Game Day operations inside and outside of the stadium
- Promoted the Miami Marlins and scheduled events all over Miami Dade County
- Assisted the MLB Marketing team with events such as All-Star Week and the World Baseball Classic

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Dance Marathon at University of Florida
Community Outreach Captain Gainesville, FL
_ Organize events all over Alachua County in order to promote Dance Marathon at UF
_ Help Fundraise over 3 million dollars for Children at Shands Children Hospital in Gainesville.

Florida Blue Key

Member of PR Team Gainesville, FL
_ Florida Blue Key is the oldest and most prestigious leadership honorary in the state of Florida. As a member of the Public
Relations team I designed digital and event marketing plans through social media marketing, branding collateral, and emailed
outreach to engage students and alumni.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Executive Board Member Gainesville, FL
_ Served on Executive Board and Public Relations Chair for the Alpha Epsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. I oversaw all social
media posts and interacted with Gainesville Community in order to organize philanthropies to benefit the Ability Experience

Impact Student Government Party

College of Journalism Delegate Gainesville, FL
_ Ambassador for the College of Journalism for Impact Student Government Party. Oversaw any additions that can be added to
the College.
ADDITIONAL DATA
Organizations: Homecoming and Gator Growl; Athletic Association, AMP student association
Skills: Bilingual in both Spanish and English, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Adobe CC, Autodesk Software, CNC
Operation