Will Trent, MS

Will's fire-burning passion revolves around enhancing the aesthetic of brands, specifically in the fitness and wellness industry. He currently serves as the Interim Associate Director at Virginia Tech Recreational Sports. In his free time, Will serves as a freelance content creator and marketing consultant.

Will holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology from James Madison University, where he focused specifically on Sport and Recreation Leadership. He served as a two-year Graduate Assistant for James Madison University Recreation, where he Motivated Madison Into Motion amidst their massive facility expansion and renovation.

While at JMU, Will was elected to serve as NIRSA's Student Leader. As the national representative for a 5,000-member Association that is the leader of Collegiate Recreation, he served as the leader to the entire student membership and chaired the NIRSA Student Leadership Team.

Previously, Will served as the Marketing Coordinator at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and as the Marketing Assistant for Duke University's Recreation and Physical Education Department. A true Hokie at heart, Will graduated from Virginia Tech in 2014 with a B.A. in Communications. He was a member of the Student Alumni Associates, known as "The 100 Most-Spirited Hokies." Will also worked in Athletics Marketing as an intern, as well as with VT Rec Sports as a Marketing Assistant and Facilities Supervisor. ​

Education
Masters of Science in Kinesiology (Sport and Recreation Leadership), James Madison University

Bachelors of Arts in Communication (Public Relations), Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech)

Presentations

(2017 December) Motivational Guest Speaker: William Byrd Men’s Basketball Team 

(2017 November) CRSA Professional Development Series: UNC Chapel Hill 
Personal Branding: Elevator Pitches, Career Statements, and Developing Personal Values

(2017 August) CRSA Professional Development Series: UNC Chapel Hill 
Navigating NIRSA Conferences: Putting Your Best ‘Heel’ Forward

(2017 February) NIRSA Annual Conference: National Harbor, MD 

• Education Session: “What I Wish I Knew: Preparing for the Next Level” – Lead Presenter
• Keynote Session: “Student Member Connection Meeting” – Lead Presenter
• J. Michael Dunn Pre-conference: “NIRSA 101 Trivia” – Co-presenter

 
(2017 January) Region III Student Lead On: Columbus, OH
Education Session: “The 5 P’s of the Interview Process: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance” Lead Presenter
Keynote Session: “Student Member Connection Meeting” – Co-Presenter

(2017 January) ERSL Conference: Jackson, MS
Education Session: “The 5 P’s of the Interview Process: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance” Lead Presenter