Hello! I'm Sami
I am a Junior at High Point University studying Advertising, Public Relations & Strategic Communications.
My purpose as a communicator is to use my unique perspective to examine challenges with a positive attitude to help companies solve problems creatively.
I value respect, open-mindedness, commitment, listening, and authenticity.
Sami MacDonald
Division 1 Student-Athlete at High Point University
My greatest strength is my constant desire to be better than I was yesterday. Whether I am on the lacrosse fieldor not, I am competitive, driven, and tough. My ability to look at difficult situations with a positive perspective makes me the motivator people need to tackle adversity.
2019-Present
Personal Lacrosse Trainer
Trainer
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Mentor young girls aspiring to improve lacrosse IQ, communication skills, and confidence
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Inspire them to be the best versions of themselves both on and off the field
2019-2020
3 Dimensional Physical Therapy
PT Aide
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Assisted Physical Therapists with patients, cleaning, and paperwork
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Worked 10 hours a week while maintaining 3.86 weighted GPA and lacrosse training three times a week
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Youngest employee and was able to establish great relationships with co-workers and patients of all ages
2021-2021
Trainer & Assistant
GameOn Sports
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Scheduled client training times
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Handled payments from clients
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Gained new clients through networking
LEADERSHIP
2020-Present
Athlete
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In spite of injury, earned a scholarship to play for a prestigious Division 1 lacrosse program who values character, work ethic, and competitiveness
2020-Present
Media Fellowship Program
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Selected among the top 40 applicants within the 2024 class
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Work closely with professors and students to receive a deeper understanding of professionalism within the study of Communications
Media Fellow
April 2022
Group Leader
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Organized the event “Together We Score” where High Point’s Women’s Lacrosse team dedicated their entire game to the fundraising of Special Olympics North Carolina
SKILLS
Adobe Indesign - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Power Point - Advanced
Adobe Photoshop - Advanced
Adobe Premiere -Proficient
Spanish - Proficient
AWARDS
Katie Kernan #22 Award Recipient
Was chosen by coaches and mother of Katie Kernan, former Shawnee lacrosse player, who passed away July 2014 after a hard fought battle with brain cancer, to represent her by wearing #22. Award reads, This person is a leader and a team player. They are dedicated to the sport of lacrosse and will wear #22 with the grace, dignity, bravery, perseverance, and heart that Katie exemplified in her life
Millis Scholar Athlete
The Millis Scholar Athlete Award distinguishes student-athletes who achieve a grade point average above a 3.0 during the semester.
Was a recipient of this award every semester since freshmen year.
Maintained a 4.0 GPA during the spring semester of 2021.
Dean's List
Fall 2022 Dean's List Recipient