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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

* Successfully managed the athletic department budget of $20 million by developing and implementing operational strategies using control systems designed for efficiency and fiscal responsibility.* Served in a leadership role as a member of the department senior staff for all matters relating to budgeting and financial management.* Architected Excel shadow accounting workbook that complimented university Banner system to generate current reports and reconcile the general ledger.* Worked directly with university budget and planning to develop annual operating and salary budgets.* Completed and submitted various schedules, reports and supporting documentation required for university annual year-end closing and new year opening procedures.* Worked with university accounting and financial reporting office and external accounting firm to complete and file yearly Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) and NCAA audit reports.* Navigated multi-layered state procurement RFP & sealed bid procedures to purchase various items for athletics that ranged from large facility projects to supplies for the athletic training room.* Negotiated multi-year contracts with vendors/partners including athletic apparel & footwear, charter buses, computer software, external auditing services and website hosting.* Utilized iBuy and Contracts+ software platforms for purchase requisitions & contracts.* Implemented web-based travel & expense management system (Chrome River) to increase accuracy and efficiency in reimbursement and payment process and reconciliations of department credit cards. * Assisted with the financial management of more than $1 million in facility rental revenue and accounting of corporate sponsorships as well as filing annual Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) report.* Supervised business office staff including assistant business manager, athletic equipment manager, director of IT, student workers and other staff members across multiple departments.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

* Successfully managed the athletic department budget of $12 million.* Oversaw accounting of more than $6 million in ticket sales, corporate sponsorships and seating based gifts.* Served as athletic department liaison to architect, general contractor and university facility management during construction of the $85 million Chaifetz Arena.* Performed extensive research while working with university purchasing and arena management on purchase of capital items for athletic spaces in Chaifetz Arena. * Directed athletic department move from old on-campus facility to new arena.* Assisted with transition to new high-profile head men’s basketball coach.* Supervisor of department’s director of finance.* Worked directly with provost and university budget department to develop operating and salary budgets.* Worked with university audit services, controller’s office and outside accounting firm to complete and file annual EADA and NCAA audits on behalf of university.* Member of management team that hosted the 2006 Men’s Soccer College Cup. * Primary contact to university facilities regarding building maintenance and housekeeping.* Acted as equipment manager for department working directly with Nike and other vendors.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

* Successfully managed daily accounting and reconciling of $40 million in ticket sales revenue.* Oversaw relationship with National City Bank through daily financial reporting.* Supported partnership with Ticketmaster to set-up and maintain Rams season on Archtics and develop ticketmaster.com.* Drafted and maintained ticket office operation procedures including season ticket renewal, invoicing, ticket printing and post-season planning.* Supervised and directed ticket office customer service staff.* Organized season parking program in conjunction with St. Louis Parking Company.* Worked directly with internet coordinator to maintain ticket information on stlouisrams.com.* Administered player ticket sign-up, seat and parking assignments and distribution on a weekly basis.* Supervised game day will call and customer service staff to ensure a positive experience for ticket holders.* Assisted with development of ticket sales strategies including the design of ticket sales brochures, direct mail schemes, print advertisements and e-mail initiatives.* Coordinated season ticket stock creative with Rams Community Outreach and Sales & Marketing. * Helped VP of Ticket Operations compile and submit ticket report with NFL office after home games. * Assisted with ticket system conversion from Paciolan to Archtics.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

* Managed men’s basketball season ticket database of nearly 12,000 accounts.* Successfully accounted for $3 million in yearly ticket sales revenue.* Utilized the Billiken Club Point System for men’s basketball seat additions and relocations.* Assisted with ticket system conversion to Ticketmaster.* Directed ticketing for numerous soccer tournaments hosted by SLU.* Assisted game management staff with event operations.* Developed and implemented Ticket Office Policies and Procedures Handbook.* Designed all ticket stock and ticket sales brochures.

Bowling Green, Ky

* Responsible for all money deposits generated by ticket sales.* Administered policies regarding donor seating and season ticket allocation.* Helped implement a new computerized ticketing system.* Coordinated ticketing for Sun Belt Conference and NCAA basketball tournaments hosted by university.* Supervised ushers for football and men’s and women’s basketball.* Designed all ticket stock and ticket sales brochures.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management - Quality Control

Master Of Arts, Sports Management