Blake Guthrie

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Director of Community Partnerships at ReliaQuest Bowl @ ReliaQuest Bowl
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Tampa, Florida, United States, United States
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About Blake Guthrie

Experienced Director Of Partnerships with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Strong community and social services professional skilled in Sales, Event Marketing, Special Events, Volunteer Management, and Public Speaking.

Blake Guthrie's Current Company Details
ReliaQuest Bowl

Reliaquest Bowl

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Director of Community Partnerships at ReliaQuest Bowl
Blake Guthrie Work Experience Details
  • Reliaquest Bowl
    Director Of Community Partnerships
    Reliaquest Bowl Mar 2019 - Present
    Tampa, Florida, United States
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  • Outback Bowl
    Gameday Producer
    Outback Bowl Jan 2007 - Mar 2019
    Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Organize and oversee game production meetings designed to enhance fan experience through creation of pre-game and halftime shows featuring participating college bands, 4,000 high school performers, national anthem act and military flyover and parachute teams. • Manage all aspects of event production, including recruitment and supervision of game day staff and creation and implementation of scripts, timelines, promotions, presentations and video board content.
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  • Irish 31
    Director Of Community Engagement And Development
    Irish 31 Sep 2017 - Mar 2019
    Tampa, Fl
    • Oversee the event logistics, sponsorship sales and government relations of all company owned events at this rapidly growing restaurant group with 5 current locations and 8 at the lease/construction phase.• Organized the launch, manage operations and secure donations for the company’s 501(c)(3) iCare Foundation and its initial Cheers to PUBlic Service campaign.• Work diligently with company vendors to ensure legendary partnerships and involvement in company and non-profit initiatives.• Administer the company’s iCulture program focused on building a culture based on proper training, career development, staff recognition and open communication amongst all employees.• Represent the company in dealings with local businesses, community groups, economic development agencies and other potential clients to increase in-store revenues.• Serve at strategic liaison to company Owner/CEO for day-to-day operations and high-level business decisions including internal growth, investor relations and future new store expansion.• Act as on-air talent for all company related television and radio requests and media blitzes.
  • Miami Beach Bowl
    Vice President
    Miami Beach Bowl Apr 2014 - Aug 2017
    Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
    • Administer all bowl week events, local team travel logistics and game day/Fan Fest operations of the not- for-profit, NCAA-sanctioned college football game, the Miami Beach Bowl.• Manage the day-to-day bowl game relationships with Marlins Park’s ballpark operations, sales, marketing, media relations, ticketing, television/in-stadium production, catering, merchandising, parking, security, grounds crew, maintenance and IT teams.• Work with ESPN and multiple team and national radio stations to ensure a successful broadcast of the game.• Create, develop and maintain strong relationships with football coaches and college administrators of conference partners across the country for the betterment of the bowl game.• Oversee government relations by working directly with representatives from the City of Miami Beach, City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, their respective police/special event offices and multiple tourism/visitor authorities to generate revenue opportunities for the bowl game and ensure a rewarding bowl experience for both participating institutions and their traveling parties and fans.• Responsible for the hiring and management of all bowl game volunteers and seasonal staff, while being the direct report of the Director of Marketing and Ticket Sales.• Manage the grant writing, vendor negotiations/contracts and budget to actual expenses of a bowl game budget of over $2,450,000.• Assist in the prospecting and development of local and national bowl sponsors.• Develop sponsorship packages and decks, track bowl sales inventory and manage the day-to-day relationship with the bowl’s two external sponsorship sales agencies and lobbyist in Tallahassee.Create, develop and maintain relationships with members of the bowl committee to encourage sponsorship and ticket sales in the local community.
  • Espn
    Associate Manager Of Events
    Espn Jun 2012 - Apr 2014
    Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Manage all event coordination for the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl, including year-round and bowl week related event planning and execution, hotel preparedness and fulfillment, transportation, VIP/participant/staff apparel and gifting, VIP hospitality, team logistics, stadium operations and in-game entertainment.• Oversee the bowl game budget to actual process with revenues and expenses as well as the hiring and supervision of all bowl game event staff and volunteers, including a full-time event coordinator. • Serve as an event lead for ESPN’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge, Old Spice Classic and Champions Classic, with duties including board oversight, sponsorship and group ticket management, look and signage design, and creation and implementation of scripts, timelines, promotions, presentations and video board content.
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  • Tampa Bay Sports Commission
    Sales And Partnership Manager
    Tampa Bay Sports Commission Jun 2006 - Jun 2012
    Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Responsible for prospecting, developing and servicing corporate partnerships with regional and national companies. • Manage operations and finances of all annual company fundraising events, including annual Tampa Bay Sneaker Soiree (sports business awards), University Challenge Golf Tournament and Collegiate Athletic Directors Networking Dinner.• Assist in the efforts to attract and recruit amateur sporting events to area stadiums, arenas and park and recreation facilities through marketing and promotions plans, sales trips, and compiling bid packages. • Responsible for management of club package sales, in-game production and event management, city government relations, transportation coordination, fan festival production, and volunteer recruitment and training for the following: o 2007 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament o 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball First and Second Roundso 2008 NCAA Women’s Final Fouro 2008 Red Bull Flugtag Tampa Bayo 2008 ACC Football Championshipo 2009 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournamento 2009 ACC Football Championshipo 2009 NCAA Volleyball Championshipso 2010+2011 Florida Four Baseball Tournamentso 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball Second and Third Roundso 2011 IDBF World Dragon Boat Championshipso 2012 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four-Tournament Manager
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  • University Of South Florida
    Marketing & Event Presentation Coordinator
    University Of South Florida 2004 - 2006
    Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Coordinated the relationship between USF Athletics and its marketing and sponsorship rights partners, ESPN Regional Television and Action Sports Media, including overseeing the purchase, installation, and implementation of $2 million Daktronics video boards and equipment. • Responsible for the implementation and execution of all sponsor and non-sponsor related promotions and in-game elements at all USF athletic contests. • Developed and provided revenue generating opportunities for ERT and ASM and acted as the game day in-house producer in charge of overseeing control room staff and on-field promotions/marketing personnel for both football and basketball. • Served as the marketing and event manager for soccer, volleyball and baseball, while overseeing the daily operations of cheer, dance and mascot squads.
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Blake Guthrie Skills

Event Management Sponsorship Event Planning Sports Marketing Marketing Public Relations Social Media Marketing Fundraising Press Releases Media Relations Sports Volunteer Management Nonprofits Public Speaking Sports Management Marketing Communications Sales Special Events Non Profits Event Marketing Promotions

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What company does Blake Guthrie work for?

Blake Guthrie works for Reliaquest Bowl

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Blake Guthrie's current role is Director of Community Partnerships at ReliaQuest Bowl.

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What schools did Blake Guthrie attend?

Blake Guthrie attended University Of South Florida, University Of South Florida.

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Blake Guthrie has skills like Event Management, Sponsorship, Event Planning, Sports Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Press Releases, Media Relations, Sports, Volunteer Management.

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