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Portrait of Hassan Barzani

Honor Society® member

Hassan Barzani

UTSA Athletics at Ticket Box Intern

  • University of Texas- San Antonio
  • Sports Management and Journalism
  • Class of 2013
  • Richardson, Texas

Member since July 2014

About

My name is Hassan Barzani and I am working on an Bachelors of Arts in Communications-Public Relations and with extensive coursework in the Technical Communications from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).

In addition, I have an Associate of Arts General Studies Degree with extensive coursework in Broadcast Journalism at Collin College in Plano, Texas.

I have worked and intern in the fields of communications, marketing, sports, game day operations, daily operations, broadcasting, video editing, teaching, mentoring, retail and customer services. Some of places I have worked has been with UTSA Campus Recreations for four years and with the UTSA Athletics Department for a year. I have been working in multiple departments at Six Flags Fiesta Texas for three seasons. Also, working with SA Youth AmeriCorps as an Teaching Scholar.

Throughout my years in school, I have been apart of religious, community service, greek life, political, academic and athletic organizations. One of the groups has becoming an Eagle Scout in the Boys of America. Another one has been being apart of Pi Kappa Phi All-Male Fraternity. In addition, I am apart of Alpha Phi Omega CO-ED Service Fraternity. Other organizations I have apart of has been National Society Leadership and Success, Golden Key International Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa-National Leadership Honor Society, Society of Professional Journalists, National Broadcasting Society, CUFI on Campus, Campus Crusade for Christ, Destino Movement, Professional Recreation Organization, National Broadcasting Society, UTSA Alumni Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

I plan on moving the Windy City of Chicago, IL for work and graduate school. I plan on pursuing an dual Masters in Sports Management and Journalism online through Southern New Hampshire University.

Education

  • Southern New Hampshire University

    Sports Management and Journalism

    2014 – 2017

  • Central Michigan University

    Undergraduate Certification in Social Media

    2014

  • University of Texas at San Antonio

    Bachelors of Arts in Communication-Public Relations and Technical Communications

    2009 – 2013

  • Collin College

    Associates of Arts

    2006 – 2009

Honors and awards

  • Eagle Scout

    Highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America Program

  • Pi Kappa Phi

    Male Fraternity

  • Alpha Phi Omega

    CO-ED Service Fraternity

  • National Society Leadership and Success

    Leadership Honor Society

  • Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

    Largest Pre-Professional Honor Society in the world

  • Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)

    National Leadership Honor Society

  • National Broadcasting Society

    Honor Society of Broadcasting

  • Christians United for Israel (CUFI) on Campus

    Social Media Brand Ambassador

  • Who's Who Among College and University Students

    Selected one of the best on campus

Goals and interests

Career goal

My dream is to become a Sports Broadcaster on ESPN in Bristol, CT, CNN-Turner Sports in Atlanta,GA or working for WGN Chicago, IL. If not, I want to work in Student Affairs on various athletic departments across the country.

Graduate school interests

While attending graduate school, I will be doing an TEFL Certification to teach aboard. In addition, I will be completing an Undergraduate Certification in Social Media through Central Michigan University online. Also, I will be doing an Graduate Certification in NCAA Sports Law through Drexel University online. Furthermore, I will be doing an Business Essential Certification online through Butler University. Finally, I will be attending Broadcasting School through Illinois Broadcasting School and Flashpoint Academy in Chicago, IL. In conclusion, I want to study and work aboard while attending graduate school as well.

Outside the classroom

I love sports, camping, networking, traveling, learning new languages and working out.

Experience

  • UTSA Athletics

    Ticket Box Intern

    Jul 2012

  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas

    Food Service and Park Service

    Feb 2011 – Nov 2013

  • UTSA Campus Recreation

    Intramural Sports and Operations Assistant

    Aug 2009 – May 2013

  • Frisco Rough Riders

    Retail Department

    Feb 2008 – Aug 2008

Volunteering

  • Push America

    Pi Kappa Phi-Male Fraternity

    Aug 2012 – Present

  • UTSA VOICES

    UTSA Volunteer of Year in 2008-2009

    Jan 2009 – Dec 2012

  • Boy Scouts of America

    Scout and Volunteer

    Aug 2000 – Present

Languages

  • Kurdish Beginner
  • Spanish Beginner

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