ICIan Cervantes
A packed Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during a USC football game

Seeking sports and entertainment opportunities

Ian Cervantes

I build sports and entertainment experiences that bring people together.

USC Public Relations and Advertising senior building a career in sports and entertainment partnerships, sponsorship activation, event operations, and communications.

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Los Angeles, CAAvailable 2027
PR + ADVERTISINGSPORTS + ENTERTAINMENTEVENT OPERATIONS

01 / About

Built for the moments behind the moment.

I’m a USC senior studying Public Relations and Advertising with a minor in the Music Industry. As a first-generation college student, I found my way into sports through music, language, and live experience.

Baseball and soccer helped me meet people and learn English, while the USC marching band brought the perfect blend of music and sports into my collegiate experience. That perspective shapes how I support athletics, events, and communications: with heavy preparation, care, and a focus on creating memorable moments at the University of Southern California.

USC Senior Los Angeles
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Ian Cervantes performing with the USC marching band drumline on campus
Ian Cervantes with a bass drum while performing with the USC marching band at Allegiant Stadium
Ian Cervantes performing with the USC marching band on the field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Ian Cervantes attending a soccer match at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

02 / Experience

Calm execution in fast-moving environments.

Experience across athletics, live events, community communications, and student leadership.

01

January 2026–Present

USC Football

Recruiting Intern
Division I AthleticsHospitalityEvent Operations
  • Support high-profile recruiting events and on-campus visits by coordinating logistics, schedules, guest flow, and operational details for prospective student-athletes and their families.
  • Assist with NCAA-compliant official and unofficial visits in a fast-paced Division I athletics environment.
  • Support preparation, check-in, hospitality, stakeholder communication, and real-time problem-solving.
  • Handle guest information with professionalism, discretion, and close attention to detail.
02

August 2023–Present

USC Trojan Events Services

Campus Center Supervisor
LeadershipGuest ExperienceEvent Operations
  • Coordinate logistics for more than 100 university events annually, ranging from small meetings to programs serving 50–800 attendees.
  • Manage venue setup, breakdown, timelines, and operational flow to keep events aligned with client expectations.
  • Supervise, train, and lead more than 10 student staff members.
  • Resolve guest, vendor, and operational issues in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
03

2026

Soccer Champions Youth League

PR & Digital Media Project Contributor
Public RelationsCommunity EngagementDigital Media
  • Developed public relations and digital materials for a nonprofit youth soccer league focused on affordability, family registration, and community support.
  • Created website copy, news release materials, social content concepts, video-script support, and visual assets.
  • Translated soccer and community-impact messaging into clear, welcoming communication for families, volunteers, and local supporters.
04

August 2025–Present

Sigma Phi Epsilon, USC

Balanced Man Scholarship Event Chair
LeadershipEvent PlanningGuest Experience
  • Lead the planning and execution of a formal scholarship event for approximately 200 attendees.
  • Coordinate logistics, timelines, team responsibilities, and on-site operations.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact while maintaining a polished and professional guest experience.
05

August 2024–Present

Camp Kesem at USC

Camp Counselor
Community EngagementTeamworkAdaptability
  • Mentor children affected by a parent’s cancer in a structured environment requiring maturity, empathy, and responsibility.
  • Collaborate with counselor teams to deliver daily programming, support camper well-being, and adapt to changing needs.

04 / Skills

A toolkit for teams, partners, and audiences.

01

Partnership & Event Support

Sponsorship activation supportEvent and matchday logisticsHospitalityGuest experienceAsset coordinationScheduling and follow-up
02

Communication

Public relations writingProfessional correspondenceStakeholder interactionClient-facing serviceProofreadingTeam coordinationConfidential communicationBilingual communication
03

Creative & Technical

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProCanvaMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceWebsite copySocial content conceptsVideo-script support
04

Industry Knowledge

Division I athleticsRecruiting-event operationsSports communicationsCommunity soccerLive-event operationsMusic and entertainment industries
05

Languages

Spanish — NativeEnglish — Fluent

05 / Contact

Let’s create an experience people remember.

I’m interested in opportunities across sports partnerships, sponsorship activation, event operations, communications, and entertainment. If you’re building experiences that connect organizations with their audiences, I’d be glad to connect.

iancervantes0411@gmail.comLinkedIn
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