Mason Hunt, MPA, LSSGB, ECBA™

Experience

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  SAN ANGELO SOCCER ASSOCIATION

  Jul 2004 - Dec 2007

  Soccer Official

  Grade 9 - Recreational Youth RefereeFacilitated games for diverse teams (age ranging from 5-50)

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  Game Developer

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

  Math Tutor

  Communicate advanced algebraic concepts to students. Time management and patience on difficult subject matters.

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  17 FSS Goodfellow AFB

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Clerk

  Scheduled appointments for a large office and worked with customers to provide a superior service. Managed front desk phone for office. Organized and processed large numbers of incoming trainees.

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  Arizona State University

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2010

  Promotions Intern | Use-It-Here Sun Card Program

  Doubled community involvement in program by signing new merchants and vendors on to the Use-It-Here Program.

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  Arizona State University

  May 2011 - Jun 2013

  Leading the association from its inception, I developed the organization and its strategy to effectively represent the priorities, needs, and interests of a constituency of 400 residents in interactions and negotiations with University leadership. To ensure success, I guided the development and daily performance of eight staff and 11 council members, as well as allocating a $30k budget. I count among my accomplishments the planning and execution of the Arizona Residential Leadership Conference (ARLC 2013), which engaged 150 students in leadership development, education and training, and idea exchange. Show less Leading a coalition of 1,100 organizations, I guided a fundamental shift in student engagement across four campuses and 73k students to embrace University spirit, pride, and tradition. I directed this initiative from its start-up by establishing program structure, marketing, and staffing, as well as cultivating partnerships with community businesses.Some of my biggest accomplishments include:-Producing the University’s largest pre-game event to-date (Devil's on Mill) at over 5,000 attendees, a 700% increase from the previous year’s largest event.-Directing 500 volunteers and employees in the development of community and fundraising events with accountability for a $570k operating budget.-Collaborated with Sun Devil Athletics to implement an inclusive ticketing system for students to increase engagement and retention. Show less

  • Executive Director | Residence Hall Association

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Facilitator | Sun Devil Coalition

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • Senior Community Assistant | Residential Life

    Sept 2010 - May 2012

  • Homecoming Director | Programming and Activities Board

    May 2011 - Jan 2012
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  American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Customer Service Representative
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  Arizona State University

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2016

  Student Admissions Specialist | Admission Services

  As an Admissions Specialist, I actively recruit students by delivering effective presentations at high schools, college fairs, and other recruitment events by building rapport with students, parents, and educators. I also lead engaging campus tours to highlight the benefits and opportunities available at ASU.My most significant contributions include:-Guiding students through admissions and enrollment as a role model, SME, and source of reliable and accurate information.-Increasing enrollment of low-income, first-generation students in assigned territory by over 15%. Show less

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  American Legislative Exchange Council

  Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

  Provide administrative support for all elements of ALEC meetings to include responding to member inquiries, confirmation requests, database entry and other correspondence as needed. Assist with VIP speaker logistics to include bios, travel arrangements, car service, on-site contacts, etc. Work with Public Affairs and Policy departments through Director of Events to market meetings and events. Assist with the organization of ALEC conferences, including draft agendas, deadlines, room set-up and A/V support, coordination with staff of on-site meeting locations. In coordination with the Director of Events provide design and content for ALEC meetings website and email campaigns-Maintained and managed organization’s CRM databases through data entry and maintenance, training, and included the organization’s migration to Salesforce.-Synthesized design and content for meetings website and executed email campaigns for marketed meetings and events.-Implemented new digital conference app. Eliminating paper booklets which saves time, money, and manpower for a more efficient and paperless conference experience. Show less

  • Event Manager | Membership and Events

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Event Coordinator | Membership and Events

    Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
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  Arizona State University

  Sept 2018 - now

  I'm responsible for ensuring center projects and events are executed and administered successfully. This position leads strategic planning by ensuring actionable plans will progress the center’s research and outreach and assists with donor development and building constituent relations. In addition to the day-to-day management of the center I plan, implement and market the "Perspectives on Economic Liberty" public lecture series and Doing Business North America project, as well as participates in team efforts of growth for the PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) Certificate for which the Center Director is responsible.Essential Duties:1. Project Management2. Data Management3. Communications and Marketing4. Development5. Center Leadership Show less I assist the Director in the management of the Center by implementing the activities and initiatives of the center and assists with reporting of Center activities and formalizing the Center's strategic plans. I collaborate with Director and operations to assess, develop and implement policies and procedures to facilitate office efficiencies and effectiveness while coordinating a variety of confidential materials and communications. In this role I hire, supervise, train, mentor and evaluate assigned staff.My most significant contributions include:-Creating and implementing an extensive branding and communications strategy for the Center including but not limited to brand design, email campaigns, social media outreach and multimedia.-Launch Doing Business North America (dbna.asu.edu), an extensive research project, to a national audience through, public media launch events in AZ and DC, conference sponsorship and network outreach.-Increasing the center's public programming output by engaging over 1,400 community members as of Dec 2019. Show less Coordinates Center events and project activities; assists director in execution of new Center initiatives. Works closely and collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, direct, organize, and execute against event and project requirements; identifies and acquires necessary resources and coordinates efforts by all parties to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes in accordance with sponsoring source's expectations. Coordinate, plan and implement Center events, including lectures, symposiums, colloquia, workshops, conferences and events for students and/or donors. Manage and coordinate all aspects of Center events; including but not limited to speaker travel, catering, parking, security, room set-ups, guest lists, renter and vendor agreements, etc. Serves as liaison to various administrative offices of the University including the College Dean's Office, Provost, President and external constituents.Significant achievements:-Executed a robust events and conference line-up. The "Perspectives on Economic Liberty" series is the flagship lecture series with that engaged over 800 attendees over 15 events in the 2018-19 academic year, its inaugural year.-Leveraged strong skills in strategic planning to grow and establishing a vigorous marketing and communication strategy. Created and maintained social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram) for the newly established center. Implemented Salesforce Marketing Cloud for email marketing campaigns. Managed-Established partnerships with various stakeholders. Managed partnerships with various ASU departments, including but not limited to The College and the W.P. Carey School of Business, as well as external partners such as Great Hearts Academies, PERC, and the Institute for Humane Studies at GMU. Show less

  • Program Director, Center Initiatives | Center for the Study of Economic Liberty

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Project Director, DBNA | Center for the Study of Economic Liberty

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Assistant Director, Center Projects and Initiatives | Center for the Study of Economic Liberty

    Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Project Coordinator | Center for the Study of Economic Liberty

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Events Coordinator | Center for the Study of Economic Liberty

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2019