Sam Stives

Originally from Charleston, SC

Graduated from Winthrop University Class of '13 (Sport Management)

Experience:

Account Executive

Peak Acquisitions, Inc.
May 2013-July 2013
-Direct marketing for fortune 500 companies such as Directv, Best Buy, and Sam’s Club
-Showed tremendous Return on Investment for our clients by exceeding the company’s standards in sales.
-Conducted 2nd round interviews and aided in the hiring process.
-Trained and developed a small group of Client Representatives.

Internship
Queens University of Charlotte
January 2013-May 2013
-Wrote scripts for Basketball, Tennis, and Lacrosse, Wrote comprehensive marketing plans for Men's and Women's Lacrosse, planned out every event for Basketball and Lacrosse, Led and managed student workers during events, Helped in the production of Post Game Interviews and Weekly Update videos, created a social media presence using game day promotions, and various others duties as needed.
-Increased attendance (Men’s Lacrosse +90% increase, Women’s Lacrosse +98% increase)
-Changed the Queens' standard for Marketing Plans
-Changed the Queens' standard for game day scripts
-Increased the community participation in athletics
-Increased student involvement in the Queens' Social Media

Internship
South Atlantic Conference NCAA Division II
August 2012-December 2012
-Performed strategic sports communications via conference website, updated standings and statistics, event management at Conference Championships