Tools Used
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Premiere Pro
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Google Slides
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Hardware Tools
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Canva
Scope
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Perform at all athletic events & school functions
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Purchase a $6500+ mascot costume
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Develop mascot program with cheer team
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Design mascot competition routines
Project Overview
Mascot Costume Renovation
Partnered with Grey Seal Puppets to develop a mascot costume to replace a 30-40 year old costume.
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Fundraised and acquired sponsorships for a $6500+ mascot costume within 2 months.
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Campaigned at 46 companies across Alexander County and North Carolina, and acquired 34 sponsorships.
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Managed project communication and stakeholder alignment by hosting 10+ planning meetings with interactive presentations outlining scope, timelines, fundraising strategy, and production progress.
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Organized a mascot unveiling ceremony at a home basketball game with a live performance.
NCA & USA Mascot Competitions
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Performed in NCA and USA’s December Virtual Championship, integrating custom audio, costume design, choreography, scenic elements, and prop fabrication into a unified show experience.
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Led the project to first-place finishes in two nationwide competitions, earning a bid to national finals and demonstrating successful execution under competitive production standards.
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Managed budgeting, sponsorship funding, and event logistics, including the execution of a campus-wide public viewing event for approximately 1,200 attendees.
Mascot Program Development
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Choreographed gestures and emotional patterns for "Alexander the Cougar."
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Authored a mascot handbook and contract that is given to each performer.
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Attended a 2-day UCA mascot camp to develop additional skillsets for interactive character environments.
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Trained 3 students to continue the program after graduation, covering interactive demonstrations and character development.
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Partnered with school administration to appear at pep rallies, open house, and athletic events across football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, and baseball.
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