Gillian Lee

Internship Summary – Gillian Lee

Internship Company: Larkin High School
Position: Assistant to the Athletic Director

Role Overview:
As an intern assisting the Athletic Director at Larkin High School, Gillian supported a wide range of daily administrative and operational responsibilities within the athletic department. Her role included developing sponsorship packages for local business partners and contributing to the school's annual golf outing event planning. This work involved coordinating fundraising efforts, designing event t-shirts, and creating social media marketing content to promote the event and engage the community.

Key Takeaways:
Gillian's biggest takeaway from her internship was gaining insight into the inner workings of high school athletic administration. While the experience ultimately showed her that she did not want to pursue the administrative route, it broadened her understanding of the business, logistical, and operational components involved in running high school athletics.

Current Path:
Gillian is now a Creative Video Producer for the Big Ten Network, applying her storytelling and production skills to capture and showcase Big Ten sports at a high level.