Bailey Grossetti
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Charlotte
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Relationship-driven communications professional with Division I athletics experience managing multiple sports and supporting high-profile championship events within the ACC. Proven ability to cultivate relationships and partnerships with coaches, student-athletes, media, internal and external partners while coordinating complex, detail-oriented experiences in fast-paced environments. Skilled in storytelling, event execution, and delivering high-touch, service-focused interactions that create meaningful and memorable experiences. Passionate about leveraging strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills to support mission-driven work and bring impactful experiences to life.
Work History
Manager, Communications
1 Year 11 Months- Led communications and coordination for ACC Softball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, and Men's and Women's Tennis programs, acting as primary liaison among coaches, student-athletes, athletic staff, media, and external partners.
- Coordinated logistics and communications for high-profile championship events (softball, volleyball, swimming & diving, tennis, gymnastics, football, baseball, and men’s/women’s basketball), ensuring seamless execution in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
- Coordinated logistics and communications for high-profile championship events (softball, volleyball, swimming & diving, tennis, gymnastics, football, baseball, and men’s/women’s basketball), ensuring seamless execution and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with media members, conference offices, and broadcast partners, similar to working with talent representatives and external stakeholders.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and external partners to execute events and storytelling initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Created compelling content and storytelling across digital and traditional platforms, highlighting student-athlete experiences and enhancing audience engagement.
- Developed and created compelling content across digital and traditional platforms, showcasing student-athlete experiences and driving audience engagement.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects across several sports, prioritizing competing deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and organizational efficiency.
- Delivered high-touch, service-oriented support to coaches, student-athletes, and administrators by anticipating needs, managing schedules, and ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
- Contributed to post-event reporting and analytics, summarizing media coverage, engagement metrics, and key outcomes to inform future planning.
- Exercised discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information, high-profile individuals, and time-sensitive situations.
- Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism while working nontraditional hours, traveling, and supporting events in dynamic, high-energy environments.
Athletic Communications Associate
1 Year 11 Months- Serve as the main Athletic Communications point of contact at the National Office for all Division I sports as well as Beach Volleyball, Men's and Women's Wrestling, Half Marathon, and Flag Football.
- Serve as a main point of contact for Media, Marketing, and Sports Information at the National Office.
- Assisted in planning and executing National Championships, coordinating monthly host calls, developing signage plans, managing media credential processes, creating pre-championship packets, promoting through social media, and maintaining website and championship micro-site.
- Served as the main on-site national office point of contact at national championship events, managed statistics, and coordinated streaming production with ESPN and Tourbeau Sports Group.
- Travel to national championship events while serving as the main on-site national office point of contact, assisting with statistics management, streaming production through ESPN and Tourbeau Sports Group, and other championship logistics as needed. Roles vary per championship.
- Oversee the NJCAA national rankings platform and serve as the main contact for voting committees for all Division I sports over the duration of the sports year. This includess weekly meetings with sport committees beginning with preseason rankings and ending with postseason awards.
- Provided graphic design support for sport-specific content, enhancing visual communication and engagement.
- Oversaw social media accounts to promote athletic events and information.
- Develop professional relationships with Board Members, Region Directors, Conference Commissioners, Athletic Directors, Coaches, Sports Information Directors, and other member organization administrators and athletic staff.
- Oversee the NJCAA national rankings platform and serve as the main contact for voting committees for all Division I sports over the duration of the sports year. This includes weekly meetings with sport committees beginning with preseason rankings and ending with postseason awards.
- Aid in external and internal communications through public press releases, including association-wide news and feature stories.
- Planned and executed comprehensive marketing strategies for NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, increasing visibility and audience engagement.
- Assist with the creation and execution of the Run-of-Show for the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
- Work with licensing partners on championship player gifts and apparel.
- Member of the Vice President Hiring Committee.
Receptionist and Guest Relations Representative
3 Months- Coordinated administrative tasks for front office staff, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed check-in for pre-game activities (first pitches, Dream Teams, National Anthem, etc.).
- Guided guests with inquiries and information in person, over phone, and via email, ensuring a positive experience.
- Facilitated communication with vendors to ensure smooth collaboration and set up of game day concourse.
- Assisted in vendor relations and set up of game day concourse.
- Oversaw check-in for pre-game activities, facilitating smooth operations for first pitches, Dream Teams, and National Anthem events.
Event Coordinator
5 Months- Coordinated sponsorship campaigns for diverse sporting events (college football, minor league baseball, professional soccer, motorcycle rallies) across multiple states, enhancing brand visibility.
- Traveled to multiple states to market campaigns, collaborating with host groups to ensure seamless event logistics.
- Performed marketing research and managed data entry tasks.
- Ran ASM social media accounts across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
- Planned and executed social media campaigns to engage audiences and promote events.
- Marketing research and data entry projects.
Scholarships Office Assistant
11 Months- Redesigned the entire University Scholarships website and micro-sites.
- Developed written correspondence regarding scholarships such as letters, emails, and memos for internal and external communications purposes.
- Conducted research for administrative projects and data collection.
- Simplified office procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Typed, formatted, and proofread correspondence and documents to ensure clarity and professionalism in communications.
- Supported staff by performing data entry and completing administrative duties.
- Coordinated schedules by managing calendars and organizing appointments.
Athletic Communications and Social Media Intern
2 Years 4 Months- Covered Clemson University's Football, Baseball, and Men's Basketball teams.
- Promoted CUTigers.com and Clemson Football, Baseball, and Men's Basketball on website and social media channels, increasing audience engagement and visibility.
- Attended all open football, basketball and baseball practices, Monday media days, camps, pre-season games and scrimmages, regular season games, and post season games.
- Conducted interviews and authored published articles based on research and insights from athletes and coaches.
- Assisted in media operations at 2018 ACC Football Kickoff, 2018 and 2019 ACC Football Championship, and 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship, enhancing event coverage.
Assistant Volleyball Coach
3 Years- Developed and implemented volleyball training programs and strategies, tailored to the needs and goals of individual athletes and teams.
- Identified operational improvement areas to enhance program effectiveness.
- Motivated athletes to maintain physical fitness through structured conditioning activities.
- Organized and conducted volleyball practice sessions to enhance team skills and strategies.
- Organized and conducted practice sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications
- President's List Honoree
- Dean's List Honoree
- American Sign Language Club
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Skills
Communications
Public Relations
Media Relations
Event Coordination
Website Management
Event planning
Marketing
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Teamwork and Collaboration
Visual Storytelling
Written Communication
Photography
Relationship Building
Client relations
Certification
- Coaching Football
- Coaching Softball
- Coaching Adapted Sports
- The Collapsed Athlete
- Coaching Baseball
- Strength & Conditioning
- Fundamentals of Coaching
- Social Media for Athletes
Timeline
Manager, Communications
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Athletic Communications Associate
National Junior College Athletic Association
10.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Receptionist and Guest Relations Representative
Charlotte Knights (AAA) Minor League Baseball
06.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Event Coordinator
Alliance Sports Marketing
07.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Scholarships Office Assistant
Clemson University
01.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Athletic Communications and Social Media Intern
CUTigers.com
08.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Dillon High School
05.2017 - 05.2020Read More
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Communications
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