Sophie Stephenson
(206) 245-6686 | ssteph19@lion.lmu.edu |https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-stephenson17/
Division I Athlete · Leader · Multifaceted · Driven · Adaptable
EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management and Leadership Expected: May 2026
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign June 2022 – January 2024
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management (transferred)
LEADERSHIP
Loyola Marymount University | Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Los Angeles, CA
President of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee November 2024 – Present
- Elected to lead a committee of team representatives, tasked with voicing student-athlete concerns and organized monthly meetings to accomplish department goals
- Represented LMU in monthly West Coast Conference (WCC) SAAC meetings contributing insights from LMU campus to influence conference-wide initiatives
- Organized quarterly community service charity drives, mobilizing student-athletes to engage in service and strengthening ties with the local Los Angeles community
- Launched outreach efforts such as “Lion Nights” to increase unity and engagement among student-athletes, leading to greater participation in community events
EXPERIENCE
Loyola Marymount University | Intercollegiate Athletics Los Angeles, CA
Varsity Volleyball Team | Student-Athlete January 2024 – Present
- Committed to 20+ hours per week of physical and mental preparations, enhancing performance through strength training and strategic practices, contributing to competitive readiness
- Engaged in goal setting and strategy meetings to foster unity and support team cohesion
- Managed rigorous athletic and academic schedule, demonstrated strong time management and prioritization to meet academic and athletic commitments
Anschutz Entertainment Group | AEG Presents Los Angeles, CA
Global Partnerships Summer Intern June 2024 – August 2024
- Responsible for maintaining presale ticket data for American Express partnership, accurately updated spreadsheets across venues and shows, ensuring documentation on collaboration successes
- Liaised daily with venue and artist marketing teams, streamlining communication and ensuring up-to-date presale information on upcoming and past ticket counts of shows
- Delivered presentation on American Express x AEG contract demonstrating comprehension of the complexities and nuances of the brand partnership
- Developed and presented final project proposal for a music festival: “Whispering Woods,” including budget planning and on-site activation strategy, showcasing creative and analytical skills as a final deliverable
Anza Gems | Gems for Change Seattle, WA
Social Media Marketing Intern July 2022 – August 2023
- Provided insights on platform-specific strategies, advising marketing team to optimize campaign performance, resulting in a 60% increase in open rate via mailing list
- Crafted creative vision tailored to consumer demand aligning brand messaging across social platforms through campaigns like “Gemstone Madness” Instagram Stories bracket
SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND AWARDS
Beta Gamma Sigma: Recognizes Top 10% of Undergraduate Business Students · Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Teams · Improving knowledge of Tableau and SPSS