{"id":237,"date":"2026-04-29T01:55:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T01:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/opalsimmonssportjournal\/?page_id=237"},"modified":"2026-04-29T01:55:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T01:55:37","slug":"resume-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/opalsimmonssportjournal\/resume-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Opal Simmons<\/strong><br>601 W 24th Street<br>(804) 399-3536 \u2022 Opal.simmons02@gmail.com<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/opal-simmons\">www.linkedin.com\/in\/opal-simmons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA<\/strong><br>Bachelor of Science in Sport Management<br>Expected Graduation: May 2025<br>Dean\u2019s List: Fall 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Master of Arts in Lifespan and Digital Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expected Graduation: May 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduate Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Dominion University Women\u2019s Basketball, Norfolk, VA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>August 2025 \u2013 Present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Photograph potential recruits during their visits, aiding in the recruitment process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document pre-game and post-game activities to create a comprehensive visual record of team moments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managed live social media coverage across Instagram, X, and Facebook during games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed graphics for digital and social media use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Supervised interns in capturing key game-day moments and the environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coaches Film Assistant<\/strong><br>Old Dominion University Football Team, Norfolk, VA<br>August 2021 \u2013 May 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record and edit practice film for coaching review, enhancing player performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture game day events and key plays for coaches and officials\u2019 instant replay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload and edit game footage to Catapult Thunder for coaches\u2019 immediate access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce live-action shots for ESPN broadcasts, showcasing team performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide training to new students on daily responsibilities involving coaches\u2019 film.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficient in Panasonic AG-AC 160, JVC GY-HC500, and 8K MastRcam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in uploading game day film to the phones and iPads of coaches and players via Catapult Thunder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film and edit the coaches\u2019 weekly press conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage the setup of team meeting rooms at various hotels during away games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photographer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Dominion University Football Team, Norfolk, VA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>August 2021- May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Photograph potential recruits during their visits, aiding in the recruitment process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document pre-game and post-game activities to create a comprehensive visual record of team moments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Videographer<\/strong><br>Henrico High School, Richmond, VA<br>October 2017 &#8211; February 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Filmed football and basketball games, supporting game analysis and team development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gained experience in camera operation and video editing, enhancing the quality of coaching reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SKILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficient in Windows and Mac operating systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledgeable in Catapult Thunder for video sharing and organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opal Simmons601 W 24th Street(804) 399-3536 \u2022 Opal.simmons02@gmail.comwww.linkedin.com\/in\/opal-simmons EDUCATION Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VABachelor of Science in Sport ManagementExpected Graduation: May 2025Dean\u2019s List: Fall 2021 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Master of Arts in Lifespan and Digital Communication Expected Graduation:&#8230; 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