Dedicated Sports Management Professional eager to contribute

exceptional talents in athletics administration, event coordination, and conference management

toward supporting a dynamic organization in achieving goals and objectives.

 

 

         Adeptness in marketing, promotions, media relations, and event planning/management.

         Highly versatile; quickly adapt to new roles, responsibilities, and environments.

         Enthusiastic, meticulous, and persuasive leader offering polished communication, organizational, negotiating, and team-building expertise.

         Excellent social network and contacts in sports and media communities.

         Highly respected for attention to detail and accuracy, professionalism, and integrity.

         Able to handle full spectrum of event logistics inclusive of schedules, promotional materials, travel arrangements, and coordinating keynote speakers.

         Proficient at navigating unified efforts among cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

 

 

M.T.A., Sports / Event Management, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 2004

 

B.S., Exercise Science / Health Promotion, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 2002

• Minor in Business Administration

 

Facilitator Training NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Conferences

 

 

Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), Los Angeles, CA, 2005 to Present

Executive Director

• Spearhead conference office operations inclusive of annual and championship budget planning and spending, nomination and recognition for NCAA and conference awards, and development of grant proposals.
• Steer compliance with NCAA legislation spanning eight private institutions sponsoring 19 sports within NCAA Division III athletics.
• As Director of Media Relations, regularly interface with national and local media outlets, maintain up-to-date SCIAC website, and constantly explore and pursue sponsorship opportunities.
• Provide and orchestrate on-site support for all championship and post-season competition.

 

The George Washington University Department of Athletics, Washington, DC, 2002 to 2004

Promotions Coordinator

• Employed strong organizational skills toward coordinating game promotions, commencement ceremonies, entertainment activities, special events, and participating in pre/post event preparation.
• Championed Subway s promotional campaign for home basketball games.
• Applied dynamic leadership talents toward supervising approximately 15 employees.

 

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The TCI Companies, Washington, DC, 2004

Event Coordinator

• Promoted Sports & Event Marketing event and scheduled keynote speakers and interviews.
• Planned and organized silent auction segment of National Quarterback Club awards dinner including sales of sponsorships and tickets.

 

Octagon Worldwide, McLean, VA, 2004

Octagon Track & Field (Internship)

• Contributed to managing marketing opportunities, athlete appearances, media requests, travel and accommodation for six athletes competing at 2004 Olympic Games in Greece and 2004 Olympic trials in California.
• Attended Olympic Games and assisted with complex on-site scheduling, updating athlete database, and creating athlete bios to increase public awareness and engagement.
• Prepared schedules and travel arrangements for worldwide track and field events.
• Effectively maintained and updated Athlete Schedule for 2004 Track & Field Season.
• Proactively arranged client appearances in People, Teen People, Vogue, Glamour and Sports Illustrated magazines.

 

United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO, 2003

USA Triathlon (Internship)

• Created compelling and informative marketing materials for USAT s to promote Athens Games.
• Played a key role in planning and coordinating 2003 USAT National Age Group Championship, including developing media guide.
• Drove youth development fundraising for Race to Athens series while contributing to organizing athlete appearances and media efforts for Olympic Games.
• As Team USA Assistant, maintained athlete information, made travel arrangements, and coordinated team competition at 2003 ITU World Championships in New Zealand and 2004 Championships in both Portugal and Sweden.
• Oversaw membership services and registration at Ironman Florida, 2003.

 

 

Selected by 100,000 members as Council Student Representative (highest honor) of Golden Key International Honor Society

 

Programming Chair, (WISE LA) Women In Sports and Events, Los Angeles Chapter

 

Member, Olympic Liaison Committee for CoSIDA, College Sports Information Directors of America

 

NCAA Division III Commissioner s Association

 

National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators

 

National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA)

 

Volunteer, 2004 NBA All Star Jam Session

 

78^th Annual International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) Conference & Trade Show-New Orleans, 2003