Tyler Sprouse
Columbia
Summary
Ambitious Sports Management and Entertainment student at the University of South Carolina with a strong commitment to customer-centric decision-making and teamwork. Ready to contribute to an organization that values growth and innovation, leveraging initiative and responsibility to drive impactful results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer service representative
Greens Beverage Store
Columbia
2024.09 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-end wine and liquor retail environment in Columbia, SC.
- Functioned as a cashier, stocker, and seller, delivering high-quality customer service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Balanced demanding work schedule of 45 hours per week with 18 credit hours of coursework, demonstrating effective time management and commitment.
Cashier
The Masters
Augusta
2023.04 - 2025.04
- Worked as cashier for 18 hours each day. Made sure to keep everyone in order and make sure all food was ready to go.
- Had to manage the people making food to make sure it was the correct order.
- Communicated respectfully with customers during food service.
- Explored various strategies to build relationships with businesses.
- Engaged with brands and individuals to foster networking opportunities.
Photographer
Palmetto Wrestling
Irmo
2023.11 - 2024.12
- Photographer for wrestlers and their independent posters as well as marketing their individual brands
- Traveled to TNA, WWE, and AEW for exclusive photo and video services requested by wrestlers from PWA.
- Captured dynamic wrestling matches for promotional materials and social media.
- Dedicated over 50 hours weekly to enhance marketing and branding efforts for wrestlers' individual brands.
- Conducted interviews with individual wrestlers to document their unique experiences.
- Managed lighting and equipment setup, ensuring optimal conditions for dynamic photography.
- Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
Leasing Marketing Agent
Saga Columbia
Columbia
2022.05 - 2024.09
- Executed lease signings for 30 apartments in one week, utilizing effective communication to assist students in finding affordable housing options.
- Developed Q&A sessions and innovative marketing strategies, including apps, to enhance student navigation of the city
- Represented building during tours and engaged audiences through social media platforms
- Facilitated Tyler Tuesdays for community inquiries regarding city information and apartment pricing.
- Communication skills, reading documentation and following laws, time management, social interaction on social media, marketing connections to grow brand, leadership by taking initiative on new projects
Concessions and ticketing worker
University Of Georgia Football
Athens
2021.09 - 2022.12
- Coordinated concessions and ticketing, interacting with diverse groups including season ticket holders
- Delivered customer service during games and halftime, reducing wait times and improving accessibility for patrons
- Managed 10+ hour shifts each home game, demonstrating strong time management skills for punctuality
CEO and Owner
NIL Agent For Plat Sports
Royston
2020.05 - 2022.08
- Marketed players to companies, generating profit opportunities as a college athlete.
- Conducted interviews and researched potential companies for partnerships, dedicating over 30 hours weekly.
- Developed time management and communication skills to maintain control and leverage connections.
Part time employee
Shane's Rib Shack
Evans
2019.06 - 2020.05
- Coordinated with management to plan and execute off-site catering events.
- Arrived on time and volunteered for extended shifts to support nightly closing operations.
- Prepared food for chef and ensured kitchen cleanliness and sanitation to support efficient operations.
Full Time Photographer and Brand Upervisior
Metal Recon
Dayton
2014.06 - 2016.07
- Captured high-quality images as a full-time photographer for the website and on-site concerts.
- Worked various concerts such as Vans Warped Tour, Rock on the Range, and Dirtfest
- Dedicated 10+ hours on regular editing days and 15+ hours on concert days to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Coordinated creation of photography assignment lists to streamline coverage of events.
- Conducted interviews, developed branding, edited videos, and created website content to enhance online presence.
Mascot
Columbia Fireflies
Columbia
2023.10 - 2023
- Fill in mascot as mason for a kids Halloween event
- Facilitated memorable experiences for young kids and their parents through engaging activities
- Dedicated 8+ hours during community event to promote fireflies and foster connections between young kids and sports
- Utilized nonverbal communication to effectively coordinate with teammates and convey specific needs
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Sports Management And Entertainment -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC2026-05
Business - D2 Lacrosse
Emmanul College
Royston, GA01.2022
Skills
- Verbal communication
- People skills
- Communication skills
- Establishing Connections
- Time Management
- Excel
- Adobe
- Social media engagement
- Marketing strategies
- Brand development
- Event coordination
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Video/photo editing
Volunteer Experience
Head Coach, East Georgia Youth Lacrosse, 01/01/19, 12/31/21
Timeline
Customer service representative
Greens Beverage Store
2024.09 - Current
Photographer
Palmetto Wrestling
2023.11 - 2024.12
Mascot
Columbia Fireflies
2023.10 - 2023
Cashier
The Masters
2023.04 - 2025.04
Leasing Marketing Agent
Saga Columbia
2022.05 - 2024.09
Concessions and ticketing worker
University Of Georgia Football
2021.09 - 2022.12
CEO and Owner
NIL Agent For Plat Sports
2020.05 - 2022.08
Part time employee
Shane's Rib Shack
2019.06 - 2020.05
Full Time Photographer and Brand Upervisior
Metal Recon
2014.06 - 2016.07
Sports Management And Entertainment -
University of South Carolina
Business - D2 Lacrosse
Emmanul College