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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Direct and guide the following departments: Booking and Programming, Marketing and Communications, Private Event Sales, Premium Experiences Sales and Services, Event Management, Sponsorship, Ticket Operations, Human Resources, and Administration. Facilitate optimum efficiency, maximize profits and provide exceptional customer service. Lead each department to drive revenue, manage costs, improve processes and create efficiencies. People leader of a team of fifteen amazing staff.U.S. Bank Stadium is nominated for "Best Stadium" at the 2025 Pollstar Awards.2024: $58M in gross ticket sales | $3.8M in private event sales | $1M in premium sales2023: $51M in gross ticket sales | $3M in private event sales | $1.4M in premium salesU.S. Bank Stadium is home to the Minnesota Vikings and past mega events such as Super Bowl LII, ESPN X-Games, 2019 NCAA Final Four, 2020 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships(awarded). Stadium concerts include Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Zac Bryan, Metallica, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, Billy Joel/Stevie Nicks, Luke Combs, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Garth Brooks Stadium Tour, George Strait, The Rolling Stones, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Def Leppard/Motley Crue, Rammstein, and many more exciting events. U.S. Bank Stadium is certified LEED Gold for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and certified LEED Platinum for Operations and Maintenance (O+M). Awarded the 2019 International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Excellence Award. U.S. Bank Stadium is managed by ASM Global.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Directed the sales marketing function for the advertising sales division which included brand, communications, lead generation, retention, digital, product, community, advertising and events. Provided strategic direction to effectively develop client relationships and increase revenues. Led cross-functional, collaborative project teams. Impacted revenue by creating new and incremental sales marketing strategies for local, regional and national brands. Managed world-wide client incentive travel programs as well as event partnerships with all cable networks. Managed sales team of 30 local, regional and national sales representatives.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Created custom client solutions to build new business and incremental revenue. Liaison with cable network partners to promote national programing and partner clients to network content. Created unique and exciting client events and incentive programs to increase new business and client retention. In 2007, the Interconnect of the Twin Cities was acquired by Comcast and managed through transition.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Sales and marketing leader identifying and managing client partnership strategies for new and incremental revenue. Created and managed news product client sponsorships. Managed the Twin Cities Marathon sponsorship and broadcast partnerships with the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Timberwolves. Managed team of 10 local, regional and national sales representatives.

Minneapolis, Mn

Managed the daily marketing and communication functions for the building and events by creating and implementing media and sponsorship partnerships and creating exceptional guest experiences. Responsible for all internal and external communications for Target Center and was the venue spokesperson. Created proposals, solicited media partners and executed promotions for print, radio and television media. Board Member - Event & Arena Marketing Conference.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Captain of the Miller Lite Dance Team

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cdmp, Certified Digital Marketing Professional

Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certification

B.A. Communication Arts, Advertising & Marketing With English Minor

Activities and Societies: Football & Basketball Cheerleading