1. SAMANTHA A. PEARSALL
pearsall.sammie@gmail.com • (708) 927-1089
Current Address: 116 7th Ave, La Grange, Il 60525
EDUCATION
Iowa State University, College of Business Ames, IA GPA: 3.83/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Magna Cum Laude– 2016 May
Minor: Journalism
Relevant Course Work:
Business Statistics • Economics • Financial Accounting • Computer Applications (Microsoft Word,
Excel, Power Point) • Marketing Research • Finance • Management Information Systems
WORK EXPERIENCE
MKTG Inc.: Nike Client Services Intern, summer 2015 Chicago, IL
 Coordinated logistics and worked 10 Nike Run Club events with responsibilities such as run of show
event itineraries, defining the customer journey, and ensuring execution of running events.
 Converted 117 consumers to Nike+.com at the Kansas City Nike Trunk Show Event by conducting
over 200 shoe trials, educating on new product, and promoting the Nike Women’s Fall Line.
 Designed and presented an on boarding program for new hires in the MKTG Chicago office.
 Analyzed the experiential event marketing space via a SWOT analysis; recommended areas of
opportunity to further distinguish MKTG from top 10 competitors.
 Assisted in citywide events, such as Kevin Hart Run Chicago, leading over 700 participants through
check-in and run event experience.
Gymnastics Floor Exercise Choreographer: Westmont, IL
Illinois Gymnastics Institute, Iowa State Gymnastics: summer 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
 Created choreography for Junior Olympic National qualifiers & NCAA collegiate gymnasts aged 12-21.
 Communicated conceptual ideas with ages 12-21.
EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIES
Iowa State University Gymnastics Team: Full-Ride Scholarship Athlete
 3 time Regional Championship Qualifier (2013, 2014, 2015).
 Promote local community service and school projects, such as Readathon at local elementary schools.
 Prioritize team goals and lead team in workout regimen.
Student-Athlete Advisory EXEC Committee (SAAC): Secretary, SA Well-Being Co-Chair, fall 2013-2016
 Act as liaison between teams and Iowa State University Athletics Department Administration.
 Promote unity and collaboration amongst student athletes through campus and community outreach.
 Developed the first monthly student athlete newsletter.
Ethos Magazine PR Team: Vice President, fall 2014-Fall 2015
 Created and developed 3 unique social media campaigns to promote and cultivate recognition on
campus.
 Increased social media following by over five-fold in 1 year.
Iowa State Daily Newspaper: Special Sections Column Writer, fall 2013
 Conducted interviews with local business owners and employees to complete 1-2 articles per month.
 Consolidated lengthy interviews to concise 500 word articles.
AWARDS &RECOGNITIONS
 Big XII Scholar Athlete of the Year, 2016
 Voted Farm Strong Member, 2015: Chosen by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation for exemplary
student athlete achievement.
 Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Dean’s List- all semesters
 Iowa State Gymnastics Freshman Of The Year – 2013