John Swinson

Presidential Scholar | James Wallace & Katie Dean Scholar | Pre-Law & Sport Administration Major at the University of Miami | Barstool Sports

Weddington, North Carolina, United States

About

I am John Swinson, a Sports Administration student at the University of Miami, graduating in 2028. I have a passion for sports, law, and business. I have also joined the Greek organization Beta Theta Pi, as well as Phi Alpha Delta, the international pre-law fraternity. I am also an active member of USPORT, where I have had opportunities to grow my business and academic pursuits.

Experience

  • Tutor at Step Up Tutoring
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Provide consistent, individualized virtual tutoring to four students, meeting twice weekly to strengthen core academic skills and close learning gaps. Design structured lesson plans tailored to each student’s academic level, learning style, and progress benchmarks. Monitor performance through ongoing assessment, adjust instructional strategies as needed, and reinforce critical thinking, reading comprehension, and problem-solving skills. Foster a supportive and accountable learning environment that builds student confidence, independence, and long-term academic habits. Demonstrate strong time management and communication by balancing multiple students while maintaining consistent progress and engagement with each learner.

  • Campus Viceroy at Old Row at Barstool Sports
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Campus-Focused Content Creation: Developed and managed social media content for the University of Miami, focusing on campus life and local sports. Achieved a +1,300,000% increase in accounts reached. Local Audience Engagement: Tailored content to University of Miami students, fostering community interaction and achieving a +15,700% increase in account engagement. Analytics and Campus Insights: Analyzed social media metrics for the University of Miami, adapting strategies to boost engagement and relevance. Gained 3 million impressions / 10,000% increase Campus Campaigns and Promotions: Collaborated with Barstool Sports and Old Row in targeted promotional campaigns for the University of Miami, aiding in event organization and promotion. Trend Spotting and Reporting: Identified and reported on campus trends and viral content to keep the brand engaging for University of Miami students. Cross-Team Collaboration: Worked with other campus representatives and Barstool Sports for unified student engagement across universities.

  • Media Marketing Manager at Extraordinary Homes Real Estate
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    Created engaging digital content, including property listings, market updates, and client testimonials to showcase inventory. Worked with interior designers to stage listings and created 5+ cinematic visual tours that had a 100% success sell rate. Developed targeted social media campaigns across different media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) to increase brand awareness and generate qualified leads, resulting in a 15% growth in client inquiries.

  • Team Manager at Firehouse Subs
    Jan 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Experienced Team Manager at Firehouse Subs with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service and leading a high-performing team of 20+ Associates. I ensured consistent quality in a fast-paced setting.