Melina Davis

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EDUCATION
The University of Arizona, Eller College of Management Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Expected May 2025
 Major: Marketing
 Minor: Public Relations
 GPA: 4.0
 Honors: Eller African American Honorary Top 50 Scholars, Highest Academic Distinction, and Eller Multicultural Night of
Excellence Awardee
PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Arizona Women’s Basketball Tucson, AZ
Assistant Director of NIL Operations September 2023 – Present
 Build and sustain a NIL Collective to empower players to pursue opportunities outside of athletics
 Develop the brand and image of the Collective and Adia Barnes (Head Coach)
 Coordinate and execute events to promote the collective and finance the organization and its efforts
 Facilitate collaboration of hand-selected advisory board of Tucson’s most influential businessmen and women
Elevated Sports Group Tucson, AZ
Assistant Director of NIL Operations and Logistics July 2023 – Present
 Source and close NIL Deals for student-athletes that align with their carefully crafted personal brand
 Serve as point of contact for client services
 Negotiate compensation for student-athlete appearances and brand deals
Arizona Football Player Development Intern Tucson, AZ
Primary Intern January 2023 – Present
 Counsel student-athletes on requirements of personal conduct, academic performance, and good sportsmanship
 Aid in the organization of community service projects between football student-athletes and local community opportunities
 Assist in facilitating first-year seminars to support student-athletes’ transition to college and senior players with their transition
out of college
 Provide professional support for athletes relative to their professional development
 Create curriculum/programming for athletes to undergo while at the University
Friends of Wilbur and Wilma NIL Collective Intern Tucson, AZ
Intern August 2022 – May 2022
 Aid organizational opportunities for student-athletes to give back and engage with the Tucson community
 Offer athletes support in their acquisition of skills to succeed on and off the field through the collective
 Rotate in sales marketing, PR, branding, and public media events to increase student-athlete community engagement
 Maximize opportunities for student-athletes to earn compensation for their name, image, and likeness by aiding in the planning of
social events and orchestrating brand deals
Arizona Athletics Marketing Intern Tucson, AZ
Primary Intern for Track and Field, Softball, and Secondary for Football August 2022 – September 2023
 Plan promotional advertisements and prioritize fan experience to increase revenue and engagement for primary and secondary
sports
 Manage a budget to ensure proper monetary allocation for sporting events
 Assist full-time staff in understanding the key drivers behind increasing event revenue generation
 Curate a comprehensive marketing plan for both primary and secondary sports, with advertisements, giveaways, and scripts
Sports Management Association Tucson, AZ
Vice President January 2022 – Present
 Work alongside the Arizona Athletics Department to promote all NCAA Division I Sports among a 50,000+ student body
 Engage in bi-weekly meetings alongside a 10+ executive board to plan and execute internal organizational advancement
 Delegate communication through current members, alumni networks, and outside contacts to maintain and build relationships
 Ensure that the organization, as well as its members, progress through a multitude of strategic tactics
Eller Leadership Board Tucson, AZ
Mentor | VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion April 2022 – Present
 Mentor a team of 10 first-year students through workshops, case competitions, and volunteering events
 Advocate for DEI initiatives in a 30-week business course curriculum to increase student knowledge of social justice
 Engage and familiarize students with business acumen for future professionalism practices in the workplace.
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS & Certifications
Skills: Basic Proficiency in Adobe Cloud, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Sound Director
Interests: Reading, Design, Sports, Curating Social Media Content, Travel, Event Planning