Imagine merging a passion for sports, a knack for storytelling, and a love for branding into one dynamic force. That’s exactly what I offer. I’m Autumn Grace Pemble, but you can call me Gracie. As a recent Clemson University graduate, I’m eager to bring my skills, experiences, and enthusiasm into the professional world. I’m confident that I have what it takes to make a significant impact in this industry, and I’m excited to show you how.
I believe every person, product, business, team, and organization has its own brand.
This is mine.
Clemson University
I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 from Clemson University. I received my B.A. in Sports Communication with a minor in Brand Communications and loved every second of it!
Sports Communication
In my studies, I dove into the world of sports communication, exploring how and why messages work across social media, PR, and more through the context of sports. It’s like a playbook for connecting with people through different media channels!
Clemson‘s President Clements and I at the 4.0 Mortar Board Celebration
Winning the ECHO award for our final skit in my client reputation class with my team was a highlight
Brand Communications
Through my minor, I tackled everything from brand strategy to creative concepts and media management. I’ve picked up top-notch communication skills and am ready to jump into the fast-paced world of the industry!
I’m super competitive
We’ll get more into that later
walking, hiking, swimming, boating, you name it
My hobbies & Interests
Cooking
Painting &
Designing
Baking
Traveling
Being Outdoors
Reading
Consuming Sports
Spending time with People
Skills
- Interpersonal & Written Communication
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Social Media Analytics
- Big Picture Thinking
- Hospitality
Certifications & Awards
- Foundations in Consumer Research (Brandwatch)
- Hootsuite Platform Certification
- Social Media Marketing (Hubspot Academy)
- Merit Scholarship
- President’s List for seven consecutive semesters
Extras
- Adobe & Microsoft Suite
- Figma, WordPress, Monday.com, Canva
- Wide knowledge of sports and the inner workings of sports organizations
- Strong command of strategy & research
I’m a people person!
and of course eating
Taken in classes such as Social Media Analytics and Brand Strategy
always improving and learning more
and so much more
Let’s take a look at where I’ve been and what I’ve done...
Interning with the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club
In my final semester at Clemson, I had the incredible opportunity to be the communications intern for the professional soccer team, the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club. Based in Greenville, SC, the Triumph competes in USL League One, while their sister team, the Liberty, plays in the USL W League. I had the pleasure of working with both the men’s and women’s teams throughout the course of the semester.
As a member of the marketing team, I worked under the supervision of the Digital and Social Media Coordinator, where I:
✍️ Wrote news articles and press releases
🌐 Helped redesign web pages on the clubs’ websites
📱 Assisted in managing all social media accounts
💡 Brainstormed marketing initiatives
🎥 Created and edited engaging content
🎨 Explored graphic design
Participation in
Cadency is Clemson University’s very own premier, student-led agency made up of creators from across majors, colleges, and mindsets where we work hands-on with real clients.
Brand Strategist
I began my Cadency career as a Research & Brand Strategist on a team of five for the Michelin Group, gathering insights and developing an integrated campaign strategy for brand growth. We conducted research and analyzed our findings in order to optimize B2B advertising and engagement on social media.
Check out our final pitch with lots of designs!
Account Manager
With a semester under my belt, I was promoted to Account Manager, where I led my own team of creatives for Vapor Apparel to assist in their creative initiatives and NIL partnership potential. One of our biggest asks for the semester was redesigning their hangtags. My team and I also worked on Cadency’s new business outreach program, where we designed a PR box to send out to potential clients.
the printing process
Presenting for Hughes Agency
In November of 2023, I had the honor of attending Clemson’s Women’s Roundtable Conference, where I introduced NFL agent Nicole Lynn on Hughes Agency’s behalf.
Nicole, who currently serves as the president of football operations for Klutch Sports Group shared with us her inspiring journey to becoming the first and only female agent to represent top NFL agency, PlayersRep.
Hearing her tell a room full of young girls and women to get a seat at the table early and become disruptive in a male-dominated space was truly empowering.
There’s me in front of 500+ people!
Nicole and I at the conference
ESPN College GameDay
One of my favorite experiences was when I was selected to volunteer with the ESPN College GameDay crew when they visited Clemson in October 2022.
My day began bright and early, meeting the GameDay team at 4:00 A.M. on campus. Throughout the day, I got to work behind the scenes, assisting with everything from set-up and general hospitality to managing the VIP area and distributing Home Depot hats to the hundreds of students in the crowd (which was definitely the highlight of the day).
It was an amazing experience that offered a unique glimpse into the world of live television production, allowing me to explore multiple different roles.
Campus Involvement
- Director of Programming: member of the Executive Board; Managed chapter calendar and events; liaison between Cardinal Cabinet and the Executive
- Board SST leader (Sister Support Team): guided new members through the new member experience
- Cardinal Cabinet (Banner Chair): designed and constructed banners for all large events in a timely manner
This role was by far the most challenging but also the most rewarding! I got to oversee all the marketing and programming for the entire sorority and jumped in to help out wherever I was needed. It was a wild ride, but I learned so much along the way!
Chi Omega Fraternity
One of my goals in joining a sorority was to gain leadership experience. I did that by taking on the following roles:
Throughout my undergrad, I participated in various other clubs, including:
- Association for Women in Sports Media
- Active Minds Clemson
- Order of Omega
- Tiger Vision
Some of the many banners I created
My Greatest Side Hustle
Cheesy I know, but it was too fitting. You’ll see why
...or should I say SIGN hustle
One of my favorite hobbies is doing anything creative. With over a year under my belt of being the banner chair for my sorority and constantly knee deep in a canvas, I decided I wanted to put my work out there. Thus,
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designs & MOre
was born.
I began getting commission for banners for other organizations
The real game-changer for me was getting into the 21st Birthday Sign business. To give you a bit of background, at many Southern schools—especially Clemson—there’s this incredible tradition of getting a custom 21st birthday sign made. People drop over $100 for these personalized signs that showcase all the things they love.
When my friends started hitting the big 2-1, we were super excited to begin creating these signs. We had found a designer who did an amazing job with them, but of course, she graduated just when we needed her the most.
With a friend’s birthday coming up and a group-wide panic setting in, I had a lightbulb moment: “Why not give this a shot myself?”
So, I jumped in and started my own 21st birthday sign business. It turned out to be a huge success—I made over $2,000 in profit from more than 40 orders! It was so much fun combining my creativity with a new skill set to make these awesome signs that brought smiles to everyone’s faces.
Through this venture, I taught myself Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator from scratch, mastering advanced graphic design techniques to create eye-catching, customized signs that reflected clients’ unique preferences. I also honed my client management skills by overseeing the entire process—from initial consultations and design drafts to final approvals and delivery—making this experience a challenging yet invaluable opportunity for growth in both design and customer service.
This is one of my favorite designs!
I’ve even made them for different ages like this one for my brother
for more!
...and that’s a glimpse of me!
Let’s work together.
914.417.0338
graciepemble@me.com
www.linkedin.com/in/autumngracepemble
Autumn Grace Pemble