Emily Hiscar

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an internship with a University in their Department of Athletics in public relations, marketing, community relations or media relations.

WORK EXPERIENCE    

Ithaca College Women’s Lacrosse Team, Ithaca, NY
Graduate Assistant                                                                                                 
August 2006 - present
Assisted the women’s lacrosse team. Responsible for coaching players on the field, team administration and recruiting activities. Activities included; calling recruits, organizing visits, logging information into database, creating weight-lifting programs and touring recruits on campus.

Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Team, Columbus, OH
Assistant to the Senior Director of Sales & Promotions                                              
May 2005 - August 2005
Created portfolios for sales representatives.  Worked game-day and special events at stadium. Maintained the VIP deck during game days including menu, tickets and available seating for invited guests. Worked on Microsoft Excel, Word and Pagemaker.  Fulfilled donation requests and recorded donations and vouchers in database. 

Healthplex Fitness Center, Springfield, PA 
Assistant to the Director of Marketing & Membership                                                 
May 2004 - August 2004
Helped create marketing plan for Group Fitness Program, including 12-month calendar of promotions and accompanying signage. Created promotions for Dragon Boat Race in Downtown Philadelphia, as well as pool events, bulletin boards and lesson opportunities. Edited Catalogue of Services and created flyers for upcoming events.

Wittenberg University Soccer Coach Office, Springfield, OH
Student Office Assistant                                                                                            
August 2002 - May 2003
Assisted soccer coach in office with team administration and recruiting activities including; calling, logging information into database, touring recruits, filing, and promotion of the school.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Sport Management and Media                                              
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Expected course work completion May 2007                                                           
Expected Graduation December 2007                                                                                           

Bachelor of Arts in Communication                                                                     
Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
Minors: Management & Women’s Studies                                                                 
GPA 3.31/ 4.0                                                                                                          
Graduated May 2006

National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)
National Soccer Coaches Diploma (Summer 2005)

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

• North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Nominee for 2006 NCAA Woman of the Year
• NCAA Women’s Enhancement Program Postgraduate Scholarship recipient (2006)
• North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Student-Athlete Award recipient (2006)
• Varsity Soccer team member and starter at Wittenberg University (2002-2005)
• Varsity Lacrosse team member and starter at Wittenberg University (2003-2006) 

ADDITIONAL COLLEGE AWARDS/RECOGNITION:

• Elected captain for Wittenberg University’s Women’s Soccer team (2004-2006)
• Elected captain for Wittenberg University’s Women’s Lacrosse team (2003-2006)
• All-Conference recognition for Soccer at Wittenberg University (2002-2005)
• All-Conference recognition for Lacrosse at Wittenberg University (2004, 2005)
• Susan Elizabeth Crandall Memorial Scholarship recipient -Delta Gamma Sorority (2005)
• Wittenberg Honorary Award- recognized for achievements at Wittenberg (2005, 2006)
• Extra-Curricular Activities Award recipient at Wittenberg’s ESPY Award Banquet (2006)
• Most Valuable Player for Wittenberg Women’s Soccer team (2002, 2005)
• Awarded Coach’s “Tiger” Award in Soccer and Lacrosse at Wittenberg University (2005)
• Nominated for the Resident Advisor of the Year Award (2004)
• Nominated and Elected for the Emerging Leaders Program at Wittenberg University where I listened to speakers and learned about what was needed to be a positive part of the Wittenberg and Springfield Community (2002)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

• Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Women’s Lacrosse representative (2004-2006) where I helped organize events for student-athletes including sports oriented speakers
• Organized the 1st annual version of the ESPY Awards at Wittenberg University (2006)
• Member of Delta Gamma Sorority (2003-2006)
• Vice President of Membership Education for Delta Gamma Sorority (2004)
• Member of the nominating committee for Delta Gamma Sorority house positions (2004)
• Member of the Communication Club (2003-2006) and Senior Representative (2005-2006) where I helped organize activities, speakers, and colloquiums for the student body
• Resident Advisor at Wittenberg University where I was responsible for 26 first year women and organized activities, monitored residence hall, documented violations, and processed reports (2003-2004)
• Member of College Democrats where I helped plan campus events, Liberal Week activities, guest speakers, and local government campaigns (2003-2006)

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

• Volunteered as a coach for Wittenberg University summer camps for both soccer and lacrosse (2003-2006)
• Volunteered over 30 hours with the Delta Gamma Sorority’s philanthropy for the visually impaired  (2003-2006
• Volunteered over 30 hours at the Y.M.C.A. in Springfield, Ohio and helped coach/teach youth, and organized programs and activities (2004)
• Participated on Celebrate Service Day at Wittenberg University and volunteered at Interfaith Homeless Shelter in Springfield, Ohio (2004)
• Organized the residence hall’s participation in the Adopt-A-Family program and helped fundraise and purchase Christmas presents (2003)