1. JOSHUA
JAMES
AUSTIN
IAMJOSHAUSTIN@GMAIL.COM
(330)808-9180
HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN
/IAMJOSHAUSTIN/
OBJECTIVE
Finding a fast-paced and upbeat
position to utilize my
communication and customer
service skills, as well as having the
opportunity to showcase my
creative abilities. Seeking to be
employed by a company that
provides the environment for
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE VORTEX CONCERT CLUB
August 2012 – Present
Assistant Manager
Starting as a sound technician and working up, currently
overseeing overall operations including customer service,
employee training, inventory, product ordering, and scheduling.
MIND EQUALS BLOWN
May 2015 – December 2018
Sports Director/Staff Writer
Began as a staff writer covering primarily music and was promoted
to head the new sports department in 01/2018 and was sole writer.
FANSIDED
July 2018 – November 2018
Contributing Writer
Served as a contributing writer for their MMA site Cage Pages.
AKRON SPORTS NOW
September 2012 – April 2015
Staff Writer
Lead coverage of Akron Zip’s from Men and Women’s soccer,
football, basketball, softball, and hockey. Beat writer covering
Cleveland Indians’ AA affiliate the Akron Rubber Ducks, including
interviews.
2. potential growth and self-
expansion from within.
HOBBIES
Graphic Design – Creating,
designing, and editing logos,
emblems, album art, etc. using
Adobe InDesign or Photoshop.
Music – Experienced and
proficient in writing, recording,
producing, and playing multiple
instruments.
Sports – Watching and assessing
games and interacting on social
media to engage with other fans.
Video Games – Willing to try
anything praised or popular and
can play well at virtually every
sport.
Writing – From sports content to
blogging, writing lyrics, and
poetry.
SKILLS
Program capabilities include
Advanced WordPress knowledge,
Adobe Photoshop/InDesign,
WAL-MART
November 2007 – April 2012
Customer Service Associate
EDUCATION
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
July 2018 - Present
Currently eligible for Honor’s Society with a 3.4 GPA and majoring
in Sports Marketing and Media, Bachelor of Science with an
expressed interest in public relations and marketing solutions.
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
August 2012 – May 2013
Attended one academic year, majoring in communications and
business, as well as working for the Zip’s Men’s Basketball team
and being asked to perform as a music act at events such as Spring
Fest 2013.
3. Keynote, After Effects, Logic Pro X,
Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office,
SEO.
Industry skills include creative
writing, journalism (including
video and photo), sports
marketing and management,
marketing research and strategy,
project management, talent
recognition, athlete coaching/
development, social media
marketing and strategy, and
videography.
EAST HIGH SCHOOL – AKRON, OH
August 2003 – May 2007
Was an active member of varied extracurriculars and sports,
including auditioned men’s chorus, football, soccer, wrestling, as
well as their now retired Polymer Technology Vocational program.
ACHIEVEMENTS
CONTACTS & CONFIDENCE
October 2012 – Present
As co-founder of a local rock band, Contacts & Confidence performed
all over Northeast Ohio and even bordering states. Have performed at
venues such as Blossom Music Center (Vans Warped Tour 2015), The
House of Blues, and The Agora Ballroom. Handling everything from
social media campaigns to securing streaming on platforms, to
booking events.
