MAXWELL PLAYLE [email protected] 218-731-1929 maxwellplayle.com EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Journalism with Certificate of Sports & Media May 2019 Moody College Of Communication

EXPERIENCE 104.9 The Horn, Sports Radio – Production/Content Intern; Austin, TX May 2018 - Present • Write daily online articles about The University of Texas Longhorn Baseball, Basketball, and Football teams, the , and the Commanders • Publish, edit, and monitor 104.9 The Horn social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and • Produced over 100 hours of audio content for Midday with Trey and BK, a midday sports opinion and entertainment show • Official representative of 104.9 The Horn to the Alliance of team The • Gained experience in the field by setting up equipment for broadcasts on location while also enhancing listener relations

U.S. Army - Tank Crewman; Fort Irwin, CA & Fort Bliss, TX September 2008 - November 2016 • Operated the M1A2 Abrams tank as a sergeant in the 1st Armor Division in Africa and Iraq • Responsible for over $5 million worth of equipment and weapons with zero losses or incidents over a four-year span • Experienced Team Leader of an 8-person unit. Responsible for their training, operations, and logistical needs • Trained foreign military organizations in tactical and organizational studies; increasing U.S. military and local military relations

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES Public Relations Officer - Student Veterans Association – The University of Texas at Austin January 2018 - Present • Shaped current social-media outreach to increase attendance of events and a positive view of student veterans • Maintained prompt communication with president and team members, leading to an efficient distribution of information • Coordinated with local businesses for watch party events, including organizing and event to support UT Alumni in 2018 Winter Paralympic games

HONORS • National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2017 • Army Commendation Medal 2015 • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 2015 • Iraqi Campaign Medal 2011 • U.S. Military Secret Clearance 2008

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite Interests: NCAA & NFL Football, MLB Baseball, Creative Writing (Short Stories, Novels)