WHO IS LEVON MYERS?
I am a life force driven by passion.
In my 28 years, I have not settled for less than my absolute best in any of my pursuits.
As a child, I was always drawing, writing, and finding any possible way to express myself creatively. This side of me took a backseat for some time, as I committed all of myself to a football career, resulting in a full scholarship to Northern Illinois University and a free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
After retiring from football in 2017, I was hired to work in sponsorship advertising with the University of Wisconsin Badgers. While I leaned on my background as an athlete in the early stages of my professional career, my desire to design content and entertain grew until it was my primary driving force.
Levon the Light Productions was born with the mission to be a catalyst for inspiration through content creation.
RESUME
Where I've been, what I've done, and where I'm going
November 2021 - Present
LEVON THE LIGHT PRODUCTIONS
I started Levon the Light Productions as a freelance marketing business with the mission of being an inspiration through creation by applying my creative abilities to lift up independently owned businesses.
Graphic Design
Logos & Branding
Digital & Print Ads
Clothing
Social Media
Manage Social Pages
Product/Event Advertising
Videos
Production
Editing
Event Planning
Sponsorships
Source Vendors
Promotion
November 2017 - July 2021
COORDINATOR OF PARTNERSHIPS - BADGER SPORTS PROPERTIES - LEARFIELD
As the coordinator of partnerships, I was the main point of contact with the Wisconsin Badgers' corporate partners once they signed a contract. By the end of my tenure, I was essentially a one-man marketing agency. My responsibilities included:
Consulting with partners on creative direction and overall execution of marketing initiatives through various channels with the Wisconsin Badgers
Social Media
Copywriting
Graphic Design
Halftime Entertainment
Radio Broadcasts
Print Ads
Sourcing vendors, designing layouts, and hosting hospitality events.
Sponsored Tailgate Areas
Gameday Suites
Fan Engagement Events
Corporate Meetings
Designing, scripting, and photographing in-game LED signage at Badger football, basketball, and hockey games
Launch of campus marketing initiatives
Dining Halls
Rec Centers
Student Unions
2017
FOOTBALL PLAYER - DALLAS COWBOYS
I was signed to the Dallas Cowboys as an Undrafted Free Agent during the 2017 NFL Draft.
Though I sustained a major back injury in a practice, which ended my football career, I am still incredibly proud of making it to the highest level of football. This accomplishment serves as a constant reminder of what I am capable of, and drives me every day.
2012-2016
FOOTBALL PLAYER - NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
I received a full scholarship to play football for the Northern Illinois Huskies.
Started 2 years at left tackle and was named to the All-Conference Team my Junior and Senior Years.
Voted by teammates to be on team Leadership Council every year
Selected by coaches to be team captain my senior year
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS - MARKETING
Northern Illinois University
2016
VOLUNTEER
2019-2021
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY LEADER - BLACKHAWK CHURCH
Designed weekly lesson plans, led discussions, and planned fun activities for the middle school boys group at Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI.
2019
FOOTBALL COACH - MADISON WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Coached Offensive and defensive line and was responsible for creating practice plans and leading drills with an emphasis on developing athletes as people first and players second.
2015 - 2016
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER - NIU ATHLETES IN ACTION
AIA was a campus group at NIU that I was involved in, and ran the social media accounts of for a year. I increased weekly attendance by 50% by informing followers of upcoming events, giveaways, and ways to get involved.