Dylan Houseworth
About
Marketing major with a background in photography, and Strategic Communications M.A. graduate. Experienced in social media/sports marketing.
Experience
Video Production Assistant
May 2018 - Sep 2019
OVP is a freelance company that provides video content for sports' companies such as NFL Network, ESPN, Fox Sports and more. During my summer internship, I assisted the owner, Dominic Orlando, with set up and filming, covering OTAs and training camp for the New York Jets and New York Giants, specifically working with Kim Jones of NFL Network.
Head of Digital Media
Apr 2017 - Sep 2019
Jake Kelfer, the founder of the PBC, found me on LinkedIn and asked me to be a part of his combine that prepared players to be drafted to the NBA, G-League, and over-seas basketball programs. During my 2-years with the program, I was in charge of all digital media that would be used for social media and player production packages.
Team Photographer
Aug 2016 - Mar 2020
I was one of the few selected to be apart of the team's inaugural season during my sophomore year at High Point University, where I was brought on as a ticket sales intern. Once my internship ended, I was asked to become the official team photographer, capturing thousands of images and videos from games, events and player charities for every season
Owner/Photographer
Jan 2016 - Present
I am a freelance photographer that is experienced in various forms of work. I have brought on three employees (photobooth/equipment/video help) of whom I manage. I specialize in landscape shots (skylines, buildings, cityscapes), events, headshots, sports photography (Swarm and personal) as well as graduation and composite photos.
Education
Communication and Business Leadership
- M.A.
Aug 2020 - Present
I have always wanted to become a manager, director or executive in my field and felt this degree would make me the strongest leader I could possibly be. I completed a teaching and research assistant requirement that allowed me to practically apply the techniques I had studied. Classes focused on diversity, problem solving, conflict intervention.
Strategic Communication
- M.A.
Jan 2019 - Aug 2020
How to develop and deliver professional messages that help promote organizations' overall brand messages. Topics of study include PR messaging, production elements (Adobe software, graphic design, website design, social media marketing, etc.) proper writing editing techniques (APA and AP style) and developing my thesis on social media in sports.
Marketing, Photography Minor
- B.S.B.A
Aug 2014 - May 2019
I completed my degree in May of 2019 with studies in marketing, business and photography, specifically with a focus in sports and entertainment. I learned much during my time at the university, working on numerous case studies and even developing marketing elements for real clients that are still used to this day.
