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Grant Nicholson

Looking for mascot and Video Production jobs in the sports entertainment industry.
Columbia, South Carolina USA

About

My name is Grant Nicholson. I am the Mascot Trainee and a recent graduate from Winthrop University with a BA in Environmental Studies. I am looking for mascot and video production jobs in the sports entertainment industry. I have experience managing mascot programs at all levels. MLB, MILB, USL, NFL, NCAA, Premiere League Soccer, and local events.

Experience


Mascot

Jan 2022 - Nov 2022
Filled in as mascot coordinator for 2022 season.

Mascot Coordinator

Jan 2022 - Nov 2022
Performed for all mascot appearances and home games as Chico the chihuahua. Managed everything involving the mascot including scheduling, costume maintenance, original content, budgeting, and character promotional materials. Planned and executed mascot related game elements including skits, videos, suite visits, and promotional elements.

Mascot

Aug 2021 - Jul 2021
• Perform for all home games as Mason the firefly • Increase brand awareness through performance skits, digital productions, and original publications

Video Producer

May 2021 - Aug 2021
• Created weekly summer camp highlight videos • Used effective storytelling to create entertaining program videos • Created camp marketing videos for effective community outreach

Summer Intern

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
• Created educational films for social media • Led campers on rafting and canoeing trips • Day camp leader for 5-14 year olds • Summer movie night assistant

Freelance Mascot Performer

Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
I performed as Arsenal Football Club’s mascot Gunnersaurus when they traveled for the International World Cup July 19-20th 2019.

Summer Intern

May 2019 - Aug 2019
• Assisted field work crews • Tested water quality • Assisted in plant operations • Various other office duties

Mascot

Aug 2017 - May 2021
• Performed for all mascot appearances as Big Stuff the eagle • Increased brand awareness through performance skits, community events, digital productions, and original publications • Managed everything that had to do with the mascot including scheduling, maintenance, original content, and character promotions • Developed a school assembly program

Mascot

Aug 2013 - May 2017
• I began performing as the first mascot for my brand new high school • Created an entertaining character to build fan base momentum and gain local and online attention for RBHS • Maintained costumes and equipment in performance-ready condition by removing stains, repairing damage and replacing worn components • Mentored and train the new team

Education


Environmental Studies - Bachelors
Aug 2017 - May 2021
Bachelor of Arts Environmental Studies. I hope to someday use my degree to promote a sports team by educating kids about the importance of sustainability and environmental protection through school assembly shows involving a team mascot. During my time at Winthrop I minored in Outdoor Leadership and Film, was on the dean’s list, and joined NSLS.

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