Benjamin Whalen Email & Phone Number

Manchester, NH, US

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Manage a portfolio of 30+ club partners and 10+ league partners with the 2022 Minor League Baseball Organization of the Year
• Lead the fulfillment process of all sponsorship elements including element acquisition, internal element distribution, element approvals, signage installs, and implementation on gamedays
• Assist partners as the main point of contact for all inquiries including ticketing/hospitality needs, signage updates, gameday activations, etc.
• Compile partner proofs of performance by taking pictures, gathering videos, clipping film, etc.
• Create and assist in presenting all year-end recaps using DIGIDECK by Sportsdigita

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Managed a portfolio of 60+ club partners totaling over $2.5 million in sponsorship value
• Activated and implemented contractual elements for partners including digital signage, static signage, broadcast advertising, print advertising, in-game promotions, community events, etc.
• Created all proposals for targeted potential club partners and partner renewals
• Participated in the partnership sales and renewal process; involved in all meetings

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Sold $472,652.00 worth of sporting events and concert tickets using TicketNetwork Point of Sale system
• Processed and fulfilled orders as the official ticket broker of the Big XII Conference and the Kansas City Chiefs
• Assisted customers with any issues involving accessing their tickets through various applications

London, United Kingdom

• Assisted corporate activation team with maximizing partnership value-Created and presented activation plans to maximize deals with current club partners-Assisted with coordinating Basset & Gold eSports Cup Final at.
• Assisted corporate sales team with partner acquisitions-Developed and presented research of club partners across various leagues categorized by industry and element

Greater Denver Area

• Assisted with community relations gameday activities including fundraising and silent auctions
• Coordinated media game which included personnel throughout the Denver metro area
• Presented community relations and marketing strategy to Rapids executives from all departments
• Chaperoned Special Olympics Colorado team on trip to D.C. to face Special Olympics D.C. team

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Operated HubSpot CRM Software to reach out to potential season ticket buyers
• Participated in ticket strategizing, planning, and client meetings
• Undertook role as a gameday ticketing manager at all 2017 spring and fall home matches

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Coordinated gameday activities and promotions including national anthem, color guard, halftime shows, promotions table, and ball kids at all Swope Park Rangers games
• Oversaw the ticket raffles program and updated the database accordingly
• Created and implemented various theme nights including College Night with local universities, Greek life, and campus organizations
• Assisted marketing and sales staff with all projects that arose including daily operations

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Assisted with in-game promotions for Air Force football and women’s basketball games

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Assisted partnerships team with hospitality services in club suites
• Assisted ticketing team with working box office, selling tickets, and will call
• Participated in gameday set up and tear down throughout the stadium

Kansas City, Missouri

• Assisted marketing team with day-to-day operations -Launched Soccer Bingo Program which drastically increased foot traffic to gameday vendors and interest for younger audience, still used today-Managed marketing table.
• Coordinated gameday operations and in-game promotions at all summer home matches-Managed ball boys program-Oversaw pre-match activities including national anthem, color guard, and player walkouts-Developed and.

Columbia, Missouri

• Coordinated in-game promotions such as national anthem, color guard, first pitches, and halftime shows for Mizzou sporting events including football, basketball, baseball, etc.
• Assisted marketing and promotions staff with all projects that arose including daily operations

Kansas City, Kansas

• Operated as a tickets sales and service member-Generated $25,000 in ticket sales ranging from suites, party decks, groups, and single game tickets -Operated Ticket Return and Score CRM Software for every.
• Coordinated gameday hospitality areas-Serviced large groups at various hospitality areas on gameday-Participated in set up and tear down of all hospitality areas
• Oversaw in-game promotion programs including first pitches and baseball buddies

Liberty, Missouri

• Negotiated a total of $5,000 worth of sponsorship sales through cold contact in the local community
• Filled sponsorship sales opportunities for high school athletic/fine arts signage, posters, and programs
• Filmed Missouri high school girls state soccer championship games for online feed

Liberty, Missouri

• Published monthly community connection news flash stories
• Created a social media calendar
• Developed Liberty Parks and Rec marketing plan and presented to LPR director, assistant director, etc.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sport Management- Soccer Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration, Marketing

Bachelor'S Degree, Parks, Recreation, And Tourism- Sport Management