Apryl Smith

Apryl Smith is currently the Assistant Director of Marketing at Illinois State Athletics, a position held since August 2023. Prior experience includes serving as a Softball Graduate Assistant at Illinois State University from July 2021 to September 2023, and as a Marketing & Social Media Coordinator at Gamer DVR from November 2020 to September 2023, where responsibilities included developing marketing strategies and managing social media. Smith also held roles at Purdue University Fort Wayne as a Softball Graduate Student Manager and Graduate Teaching Assistant, focusing on game analysis and teaching public speaking. Earlier experiences include various positions at Fort Wayne TinCaps, contributing to customer service and operational improvements. Smith holds a Master's degree in Sports Management from Illinois State University and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Marketing & Management from Indiana University Bloomington, alongside ongoing studies for a Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies at Purdue University Fort Wayne.