Taylor Tryon

www.taylortryon.com (205) 238-0079 tatryon@crimson.ua.edu

Summary ___________________________________________________________________________
A driven, passionate public relations and communication professional offering a wide-range of experience
in marketing, community/corporate relations, event planning, sports information and public relations.
Exceedingly resilient and recognized for being customer-focused and proactive in any situation.
Education ___________________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Communication Information Sciences, May 2015
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Major: Public Relations; Minor: Communication Studies
Related Experience ___________________________________________________________________
Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission (Tuscaloosa, Ala., May 2014-Present)
Student intern for sports director
-Trained to initiate contact and communicate effectively with new and prospective clients
-Conceptualize ideas and assist directors in bringing sporting events and revenue to Tuscaloosa
-Brainstorm and research tournaments, companies, and charities to generate business in the Tuscaloosa area
PRSSA: Public Relations Student Society of America (Tuscaloosa, Ala., February 2014-Present)
Council Member
- Gain experience in areas including public relations, communications, advertising and event planning
-Assist local organizations or private parties with bettering their program through public relations
-Acquired the skill set to handle responsibilities of the client work and meet professionals high standards
The University of Alabama Athletic Marketing Department (Tuscaloosa, Ala., June 2011-June 2013)
Student community relations liaison
-Assisted marketing directors with community outreach and student involvement in Alabama athletics
- Actively marketed and promoted the Crimson Tide Rewards program
-Coordinated promotional events for corporate sponsors during sporting events
Leadership and Achievements __________________________________________________________
Deans List (Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014)
Sales associate at Ellie Crimson Boutique (April 2013- May 2014)
Church of the Highlands 2:52 Summer Internship (May 2013-August 2013)
Attendee at 2013 NFL Combine Career Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, conducted by
Sports Management Worldwide (February 2013)
Attendee at Washington Nationals TeamWork Networking Event at Nationals Park in
Washington, D.C. (September 2012)
Church of the Highlands mission team (Mexico: March 2009; Mexico: June 2010)
People to People Student Ambassador Program (Europe- Summer 2009)