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Hello, Welcome!

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About Me

From a young age, Tess has always prioritized and strived to embody intuition, intentionality, and integrity. Whether experiencing unique opportunities, learning new skills, or connecting with individuals, she brings these values to every experience throughout her life on a personal and professional level. While she continues to engage in roles that impact and influence others positively, she is reminded that character is the cornerstone of success. Due to numerous sport experiences as a student-athlete, coach, and administrator intern within an intercollegiate athletic setting, Tess understands the mental and physical labor it takes to be successful. Throughout her various roles, she has assisted in developing student-athletes as exceptional leaders while successfully coordinating travel plans, marketing events, and organizing game day logistics. As a recent graduate from Coastal Carolina's Sport Management Masters program, pursuing roles that enrich the student athlete experience and regulate day-to-day operations is her ultimate goal.

My Experiences

Roles & Responsibilities

The following is an outline of current and past work experiences within the sports industry. Each role has provided an opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a person and a professional.

January 2024 - Present

High Point Rockers Baseball 

Community Relations Coordinator

Community events | Staff and player volunteering | Donations | Website design | Email marketing

Coastal Carolina Football

May 2023 - July 2023

Football Player Personnel and Development/Operations Intern

  • Conducted extensive qualitative research for a 4-year student athlete development proposal  

  • Managed and evaluated potential curriculum, including workshops and courses for current football players regarding personal, professional, transitional, and leadership development 

  • Assisted in the coordination and preparation of 3 official visit weekends  

  • Coordinated with the Director of Football Operations to aid in the management and preparation of prospect camps and team travel logistics for the 2023 season 

Coastal Carolina University Recreation

July 2022 - July 2023

Fitness Graduate Assistant

  • Assisted in the development and implementation of fitness and special event programming for fitness; manage all Group Fitness and Personal Training programs 

  • Mentored student staff and interns with feedback and guide instructor trainings and personal trainer courses 

  • Planned fitness programs for the academic year; administrative assistance with staff scheduling, equipment inventory and purchase recommendations 

  • Lead and taught First Aid courses across all University Recreation staff and faculty 

Thomas Gymnastics at the Beach

May 2022 - May 2023

Gymnastics Coach

  • Provided training, encouragement, and technique advice for weekly practices and competition to all athletes ranging in age and skill level 

  • Communicated with each athlete to ensure safety and strong, healthy rapport 

  • Focused and assisted in building coordination, verbal communication, problem-solving, and motor skills 

Coastal Carolina University

August 2022 - May 2023

Co-Author and Researcher on Sport Ethics Textbook

  • Conducted literature reviews – Responsible for reviewing and analyzing literature relevant to the textbook's subject matter; this involved researching scholarly journals, books, and other sources to gather information and identify key concepts  

  • Composed and edited textbook material – Responsible for writing and editing textbook sections; involved drafting text based on research and writing completed by leading authors/professors. Examined and revised references/citations to ensure accuracy, clarity, and proper referencing 

  • Collaborated with other authors, publishers, and editors – Communicated with other professors/authors on project updates and ensured all textbook sections were cohesive and consistent 

  • Created visual aids and charts – Responsible for creating visual aids such as diagrams, charts, and tables to supplement content and concepts within the textbook  

  • Assisted in managing project timelines – Managed personal time effectively to ensure that deadlines were met and that the project stayed on track 

Western Michigan University

August 2021 - May 2022

Athletics Administrative and Diversity Intern

  • Lead the WMU Athletics Diversity Task Force; organized and planned all DEI University events 

  • Represented WMU and provided administrative support in monthly MAC Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Subcommittee conference meetings 

  • Provided direct support to the WMU Athletic Director, including assistance across all university sports, game day preparation, and athletic department projects and planning boards 

  • Coordinated with Bronco Productions; created graphics and content across all social media through Box Out Sports, Adobe, and Photoshop 

  • Assisted within facilities and operations for game day activities and provided day-to day oversight of athletic facilities including walkthroughs and work orders 

Western Michigan University

August 2021 - May 2022

Event Management Intern

  • Assistant manager for community engagement- established relationships with current and potential sponsors 

  • Self-directed role to create content and news posts through Constant Contact, Canva, and other media 

  • Assisted with unloading, lifting, and carrying food and supplies from trucks and storage areas, and placed them in designated areas for 20 different events 

Western Michigan University

January 2021 - April 2022

Student Assistant Coach

  • Designated team operations manager- Organized competition logistics, including signup, meals, lodging, and travel for 25 total competitions, home and away for athletes, judges, and staff 

  • Director for team social media- Managed and created all content for social media platforms through Canva, Box Out, and Adobe 

  • Offered skill and technique advice to 17 student-athletes and ensured individual gymnast needs were met during practices and meets 

  • Procured and issued team apparel and individual athlete equipment 

Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball

May 2021 - August 2021

Entertainment and Marketing Intern

  • Planned, organized, marketed, and then hosted a summertime baseball skills camp for children with over 160+ attendees 

  • Assisted in stadium preparation and game day logistics; provided a unique experience for customers through on-field promotions and game entertainment 

Educational Background

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August 2018 - May 2022

Bachelor of Science, Sport Management - Western Michigan University

Cumulative GPA: 3.86/4.0

  • Double Minor in General Business and Event Management

  • Activities and Societies: NCAA Division I Gymnastics, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, WMU Diversity Task Force

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July 2022 - July 2023

Master of Science, Sport Management - Coastal Carolina University

Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0

  • 2022 NCAA Ethnic Minority Graduate Scholarship Recipient​

  • Courses focused on leadership, policy, law, fiscal management, research & writing, and fan engagement

  • Research concentration: student-athlete (holistic) development

Skills & Certifications

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified & Instructor

Mastery of Microsoft Skills

Exceptional Organizational and Multitasking Skills

Awards & Accomplishments

March 2022 / NCAA Ethnic Minority Graduate Scholarship Recipient

The NCAA awarded $10,000 to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college athlete graduates entering their initial year of graduate studies. Eligible candidates were required to pursue further education in a sport-related/applicable program. Abbott was one of 13 ethnic minorities to receive the award and was invited to participate in the 2022 NCAA Career in Sports Forum to represent the recipients as well as her former institution, Western Michigan University.

April 2021 & 2022 / Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Awarded to a student-athlete with a 4.0 GPA. Award received Junior year (2020-2021) and Senior year (2021-2022).

2018-2022/ WCGA Scholastic All-American

Given to a female college gymnast with a 3.5 GPA or higher year round; Awarded Freshman (2018-2019), Sophomore (2019-2020), Junior (2020-2021), and Senior (2021-2022) year.

March 2022 / Mid-American Conference Champions

WMU Varsity Women's Gymnastics team won the regular season championship.

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