Braden Betts

Completed TEFL Certification course including 120 classroom hours, teaching practice, and classroom observations.

Taught conversational English to Thai students ranging from 12-16 years old.

I led camp activities, games, and events for students from all over the world. I frequently acted as an MC/host for interactive games with over 100 students. I also directed and edited music videos starring the students.

As a digital marketing intern with SwellPath I was involved in a variety of their services from search engine optimization to social media monitoring and analytics. I managed SwellPath's social media accounts and monitored social media conversations for clients. For SEO purposes, I wrote various meta-data for a website's listing in Google, incorporating keyword research and SEO best practices. I also compiled website statistics and analytics for weekly and monthly client reports. I've become an Excel master.

Along with getting a handle on overall digital marketing, I learned the best practices for starting a new website and how to ensure your website will generate traffic and perform well in search engine results.

I worked for the University of Oregon's student-run ad agency, Allen Hall Advertising. As the Account Manager for the New Venture Championship account, I led a team of six colleagues in the production of an integrated marketing plan, covering all advertising, communication and signage for the event. I was also responsible for client relations and project management.

I tutored math, economics, and journalism courses for student-athletes at the University of Oregon. I gained experience as an instructor and authority figure for my peers.

As the college ambassador, I represented Intrepid Travel on campus and worked to increase student awareness of their brand through grass roots marketing and event sponsorships.

I was one of two Ambassadors to earn enough "points" to win a free trip. 17 great days in Central America.

As the VP of Operations I was in charge of organizing guest speakers and site visits for our organization. I also managed and coordinated the AMA's Main Event, a networking dinner for 100 business students and potential employers.

I was a sales representative at the Nike Employee Store in Beaverton, Oregon. I greeted, engaged, and sold to customers, providing excellent customer service. I learned a lot about Nike products and the consumer decision process at the base level.

I helped promote the AST Dew Tour and other events brought to Oregon through the Oregon Sports Authority. I worked with a team of interns doing grass roots marketing at events and stores around Portland.

I primarily worked on their website, espnstar.com. I was in charge of photo galleries and also compiled some reader feedback articles. I was able to experience a wide variety of what goes on at the ESPN STAR office in Singapore, from behind the scenes of SportsCenter Asia to speaking on a radio pilot program.

Business Administration - Marketing

Activities: Allen Hall Advertising, American Marketing Association, Warsaw Sports Business Club