Dawson Gordon

Experience

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  Next Level Sports LLC

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2018

  Head Football Coach

  Throughout high school, I spent the majority of my football off-season coaching and mentoring young boys in football while also teaching them valuable life skills. During this time, I learned a lot about the importance of leadership and teamwork.

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  Pizza Marin

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  Server/Cashier

  Worked as a server, cashier, and pizza maker for fast casual pizza start-up

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Freelance Microsoft Excel Tutor

  Tutored my peers in one-one sessions to prepare TCU freshman for the required Microsoft Excel certification exam. Successfully helped 25+ clients pass the certification exam

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  O'Neill Construction

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  General Construction Laborer

  Worked residential construction in San Francisco with job sites varying between significant home renovations to ground up projects. Provided assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers and masons.

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  Texas Christian University, Housing & Residence Life

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Chapter Resident Assistant

  Chapter Resident Assistant during 2019-2020 school year:-Received Community Builder of the Year Award voted on by my superiors.-Reported to the Hall Director while upholding university guidelines and regulations-Established and maintained a living environment conducive to a successful educational experience-Served as a key resource and advisor to student residents

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  TCU BNSF Neeley Leadership Program

  Aug 2019 - May 2022

  -Was voted by my peers to represent our class on the student led board-Led internal member engagement efforts-Hosted 10 events with the purpose of creating cohesion amongst cohorts-Negotiated and entered into an event partnership with several local Fort Worth venues-Partnered with the TCU Neeley Fellows program to host joint formals once a semester -Selected as 1 of 30 top students in business school-Participated in highly competitive three year business development program which includes a deep emphasis in leadership skills-Launched a non profit called "Going the Distance", which helps students pay for essential expenses-Raised $25,000 for Going the Distance and had the Neeley School of Business adopt the program

  • Leadership Cabinet Member, Director of Member Engagement

    Nov 2020 - May 2022

  • Cohort Member

    Aug 2019 - May 2022
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  Barstool Sports

  Sept 2019 - now

  Ran the Texas Christian University Barstool Sports Brand affiliate-Grew Social Following by 400% over 3 years-Strategic partnerships with TCU Athletics and local businesses-Drove over $300,000 in revenue to venues through Barstool branded bar nights-Drove $100,000 in merchandise sales -Set student attendance records in Mens Basketball (3x), Soccer, and Baseball-Worked closely with TCU Chancellor, Athletic Director and board of trustees to increase student engagement across campus through Barstool TCU Show less

  • Senior Manager Barstool College

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Barstool College Sales Specialist

    May 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Intern

    Sept 2019 - May 2022
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  Texas Christian University

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Athletics Marketing Intern

  TCU Athletics Marketing Intern for 2021-Strategized on ways to increase engagement across all TCU Sports-Created and executed marketing plans for the school year

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  Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Professional Development Program Intern

  -Received access to a network of sports leaders through a formal mentorship program-Participated in interactive industry-specific discussions and hands-on event experience-Continued education to help prepare for a successful career in the sports industry