Social Media Compliance Specialist
Resume:
Connor Volpe
Compliance/NIL Specialist
Contact
Clarksville, TN
ad5xps@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Dedicated and results-driven Compliance and NIL specialist with extensive experience in managing and educating diverse stakeholders on complex policies and procedures within collegiate athletics. Proven track record of facilitating significant NIL deals, enhancing athlete engagement, and driving innovative solutions. Seeking to leverage my expertise in compliance management, education, and relationship building to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization. Education
University of Southern
Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
Masters of Education
Major: Higher Education
Student Affairs Administration
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
Bachelors of Arts
Major: Sport Management
Experience
August 2022 - Present
Compliance Specialist • Compliance/NIL Specialist • Austin Peay State University
At Austin Peay State University, I collect and monitor CARA logs for 15 sports, conduct initial eligibility reviews, and approve official and unofficial visits. I manage team travel manifests and ensure compliance with campus safety protocols. My role involves educating student-athletes, staff, and donors, creating monthly quizzes for staff, and updating compliance systems. I handle NIL- related tasks, including managing 125+ NIL deals across 11 sports, facilitating team deals, and initiating partnerships for co-branded merchandise, resulting in $70,000 in sales within six months. Additionally, I oversee the "For the Peayple" and "Top Hat" Collectives, generating $90,000 in NIL deals since March 2023, and manage the INFLCR Local Exchange. I have amended NIL policies for greater athlete permissibility, participated in creating new campus partnerships, and served on the APSU Staff Senate. August 2021 – July 2022
Compliance Graduate Assistant • University of Southern Mississippi
I collected and monitored Countable Athletically Related Activities
(CARA) logs, and developed educational programs for student- athletes, coaches, staff, and boosters. I handled all name, image, and likeness (NIL) approvals, managed transfer tracer contacts, and performed APR calculations. My also role included monitoring social media, approving complimentary admissions, and overseeing initial eligibility. I also monitored and approved coaches' recruiting activities and official visits, along with other assigned duties. May 2020 – July 2021
Compliance Assistant • Compliance Intern • Boise State University
At Boise State University, I collected and monitored Countable Athletically Related Activities (CARA) logs, provided student-athlete agent education, and participated in NIL Task Force meetings with third-party companies. I streamlined agent communications, collected car registrations and housing leases, and evaluated initial eligibility through transcript reviews. Additionally, I developed and delivered educational programs for student-athletes, coaches, staff, and boosters, updated squad lists in Compliance Assistant, managed pass gates, and monitored social media for coaches and student-athletes. I also managed the Compliance Office's social media, worked with INFLCR on NIL recruiting materials, and served as an intern liaison to the Compliance Director, Assistant AD, and Associate AD for Compliance, along with other assigned duties. Key Skills
Marketing
Project management
Compliance Monitoring
Contract Review
Social Media Management
Fundraising
Education and Teaching
Awards and Professional Organizations
2020-21 Elmer R. Smith College of Business and Technology Sport Management Student of the Year
2022 INFLCR Awards Best Institutional NIL Program Award Member of Pi Kappa Phi
NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar 2022- In February 2022, I attended the 3-day NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar. I was able to enhance my leadership skills as well as connect with peers and professionals across the country.
National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC)- Collegiate Compliance professional organization
Leadership
While at Boise State, Southern Miss, and Austin Peay, I have led the NIL efforts of each university including winning the Best Institutional NIL program in 2022 and creating two collectives at Austin Peay. I have been able to help student- athletes build their personal brand and make the most of the NIL space in college athletics.
References
Ryan Lee – Assistant AD of Compliance – University of Southern Mississippi – 334-***-**** – ad5xps@r.postjobfree.com Tara Patterson – Associate AD of Compliance – Austin Peay State University – 931-***-**** – ad5xps@r.postjobfree.com
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