Gordon Brode 6565 Corsica Dr.

Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 356- 7144
brodegordon@gmail.com

Passionate and responsible strategic communicator. Specializing in storytelling, copywriting, public relations,
content creation, and marketing.
EDUCATION
University of Missouri - Columbia, MO
GPA: 3.8/4.0 May 2025
Bachelor of Journalism in Strategic Communication, Walter Williams Journalism Scholar
Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
EXPERIENCE
Mizzou Athletics - Columbia, MO
Creative Video Intern January 2022 - Present
● Responsible for planning, filming and editing event content, promotions, and in-stadium projects to
generate over 1M social interaction across Mizzou Athletics platforms https://gondola.cc/brodevisuals
● Leverage creative skills to elevate the Mizzou Athletics online presence
● Organize and label media, following a department wide system
● Produce content before and during events resulting in quick turnaround times
Brode & Brode Attorneys at Law - Memphis, TN
Paralegal (Part-Time) May 2022 - August 2022
● Responsible for calling clients, filing paperwork, proofreading, and performing other duties as needed
resulting in increased office productivity and efficiency
Mud Camp at St. Columba - Memphis, TN
Waterfront Director June 2022 - July 2022
● Managed and created daily schedules for team of lifeguards resulting in a high standard of safety
being maintained
● Led a group of counselors who were responsible for roughly 40 overnight campers each week
Indie Memphis Youth Film Mentorship Program - Memphis, TN
Director of Photography, Editor Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
● Planned, wrote, shot, and edited a short film for the Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival with small team
and local filmmaker mentor
● Created and executed detailed shot lists and blueprints for camera layouts
● Showed at the Indie Memphis Film Festival and International Jewish Film Festival resulting in winning
“Audience Choice Award” as voted by audience survey
LEADERSHIP, INVOLVEMENT AND AWARDS
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Rock-A-Thon Co-Chairman Spring 2025
● Selected to lead the largest single chapter Greek fundraising event in the nation
● Responsible for planning fundraiser events and securing partnerships with local businesses
House Manager May 2022 - Sept 2023
● Responsible for communication with leasing company and contractors employed by the fraternity
resulting in improved relationships between the chapter, national office, and leasing company
● Responsible for assessing damages and fines to roughly 50 residents
Missouri School of Journalism
Walter Williams Scholar August 2021 - Present
● Selected to a group of high achieving students enrolled in similar advanced coursework
● Trained in ethical, accurate writing and reporting
Awards
● Audience Choice Award Indie Memphis Youth Film Festival - Grounded 2019
● Laura Stephens Harris Scholarship, Mark Twain Level 1 Scholarship, University of Missouri School of
Journalism Dean’s List 2021 - Present
Interests
● Nature, Hiking, Golf, Baseball, College Football, Music, Weight Lifting