Garrett Upson
North Andover, MA
EDUCATION:
Master of Business Administration, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MA Completed: July, 2018
GPA: 3.6
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, Lasell College, Auburndale, MA Completed: December, 2016
Minor: Business/Law
GPA: 3.8/4.0 Dean’s List
SKILLS:
Microsoft Office
Managing Social Media
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and SEM RUSH
Adobe Suite
Salesforce
WordPress (Content Creation)
FileZilla
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Marketing Intern, Inkcups Now Corp., Danvers, MA September 2017-Present
Publish content to social media outlets and to blogs, press releases, and articles through WordPress
Rebrand and create documents, photos, and various projects through Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Salesforce, Dreamweaver, FileZilla, Acrobat, Word, Excel
Photograph and upload pictures of products which were distributed to customers, the website, online media outlets
Perform market research on industry trends, articles, competitors, and trade show information
Conduct Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to find top ranking key words for products, company name, etc.
Yawkey Way Host, Boston Red Sox, Boston, MA March 2016- October 2016
Accompanied and directed Fenway-area residents, fans and VIPs through Yawkey Way during game days
Oversaw and operated 4 Yawkey Way reception desk during Red Sox home games, answered phones
Scanned tickets for escorted guests
Represented the Red Sox acting as a resource for fans, providing the highest level of customer service and readiness to help when challenges arose
Marketing/PR Intern, Lowell Spinners, Lowell, MA May 2015- August 2015
Led committee for Star Wars Night, Vietnam Veterans Night, Red Cross Event
Assisted with promotional nights, ran scoreboard, Daktronics, music system, planned pre, during and post-game activities
Participated in community relations activities in the Lowell area like Mascot appearances and tours
Published blogs, a feature story on a player, game recaps and press releases following games
Fostered relationships with sponsors and guests for games such as Vietnam Vets and Honey Dew Dugout Program
Student Ambassador, Blue Key Society, Lasell College, Auburndale, MA September 2014- May 2016
Guided groups of 10-20 prospective students and families on tours providing information about the institution
Managed prospective students’ data by entering information in a digital filing system
Called and sent mailings to invite prospective students and parents to Open House and other events on campus
Blue Key Society Employee of the Month: October 2014
Resident Assistant, Lasell College Office of Residential Life, Auburndale, MA August 2015 – December 2016
Oversaw 24 sophomores and juniors in a residence hall and work to foster community
Facilitated programs and floor meetings, maintain open communication and act as campus resource
Resolved conflicts between roommates and address any complaints or safety issues within building or while on duty across three buildings
VOLUNTEER:
Pro Camps- Boston, MA December 2013- October 2014
Volunteer: Frozen Fenway, Johnny Gomes, Rob Gronkowski & David Ortiz camps
Completed directed tasks; set up, took down signage and equipment for the events; registered incoming guests; controlled the surround sound musical programs, & announcements which provided acoustics for the entire event
Ray Bourque’s Hockey Clinic at Frozen Fenway, Boston, MA
Johnny Gomes Baseball Clinic, Bedford, MA
Rob Gronkowski Football Clinic, Melrose, MA
David Ortiz Baseball Clinic, Hanover, MA