Haley C. Thomashcthomas@crimson.ua.edu

224-456-8004

Education

The University of Alabama – Honors College Tuscaloosa, AL August 2013 – May 2017Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Exercise and Sport Science Concentrations: Sports Management/Business

Lead Abroad Greece (Athens, Santorini, Crete) June 2015Study Abroad Student International five week study abroad experience in Greece; studied Leadership, Global Citizenship, and Service Learning Served the local community through The Salvation Army in Athens, Greece Participated in vision casting and developed a personal action plan to live out my values and to act as a leader in my

community Learned from local entrepreneurs and political leaders to foster understanding of international customs and cultures

Experience

Crimson Chaos – Alabama Athletics Tuscaloosa, AL April 2016 – PresentDirector of Programming Scheduling, planning, and booking of on-campus marketing events and Crimson Chaos athletic events Direct and organize event set up, operations, and marketing, and serve as a primary contact at Alabama athletic events Work directly under the Director of Marketing at Alabama Athletics

Chicago Bears – Training Camp Bourbonnais, IL July 2016 – August 2016Hospitality and Operations Intern Reported directly to and assisted the Chicago Bears Owner and Director of Business Development, and the Assistant Director

of Business Development Checked in and hosted the families and friends of Bears players/coaches/staff and other special guests attending practice Served as an ambassador of the Chicago Bears and a primary contact for camp information and services

Crimson Chaos – Alabama Athletics Tuscaloosa, AL August 2015 – April 2016Street Team Intern Division of University of Alabama Athletic Department designed to promote student attendance and spirit for Alabama

athletic events Assist in event set up, operations, and marketing

Chicago Sports Commission (CSC) Chicago, IL June 2015 – August 2015Operations and Marketing Intern Provided support and innovative ideas to help establish Chicago as a premier U.S. destination for sporting events Helped with set-up and general operations, and acted as a volunteer coordinator and primary contact for the Nike

Tournament of Champions Wrote the script for the CSC Business of Sport Speaker Series and helped with the planning and execution of the event Volunteered at the Chicago Golf Classic and World Sport Chicago Summer Track Program

Panther Camp   Lake Forest, IL June 2014 – August 2014Director – Arts and Crafts Organized and led all daily art activities Worked with over 100 children from ages 3-13 Managed a $2,000 budget

Egg Harbor Café Lake Forest, IL May 2012 – September 2012Hostess and Greeter Created a positive environment for customers and participated as a team member by providing help where needed Managed phone calls, carry out orders, gratuities, and cash register duties

Chief’s Pub Lake Forest, IL January 2011 – August 2011Hostess and Greeter Created a positive environment for customers and participated as a team member by providing help where needed Managed phone calls, carry out orders, gratuities, and cash register duties

Honors/Awards

UA Scholars Scholarship (Academic Scholarship), 2013-2017UA Dean’s List, 2015Beta Scholar Award – recognizing outstanding academic performance, 2016Pi Scholar Award – recognizing outstanding academic performance, 2014, 2015Phi Scholar Award – awarded for receiving a semester GPA of above a 3.75, 2015The National Society of Leadership and Success – honoring academic accomplishment and leadership potential, 2015The National Society of Collegiate Scholars – honoring academic accomplishment at UA, 2014Published Author – Poetry and Prose Contest Winner, Illinois English Bulletin, Fall 2010

Leadership and Service

Lead Abroad, Cape Town, South Africa – two-week service and adventure trip mentoring children in local townshipsNike Tournament of Champions – acted as the leader and primary contact for all volunteersFirst Book – Pi Beta Phi philanthropic efforts Missions Service Team, Acuna, Mexico – built homes for underprivileged familiesLake Forest High School – Varsity Cheerleading Game-Day Captain, Lacrosse Team Captain

Associations

Pi Beta Phi Sorority Crimson Chaos – sports marketing and spirit group designed to promote student attendance for Alabama athletic events Diabetes Education Team (DiET) – educate local communities about healthy livingAlpha Mu Omega – volunteer group Delta Epsilon Iota – national academic honor society Sigma Alpha Lambda – national leadership and honors organization Homegrown Alabama – foster partnerships between local farmers and the University of Alabama