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New Orleans, La, Us

New Orleans, Louisiana

Metairie, La

• Maintained a log of video, message and LED board assets that are needed for each game and assisted with collecting, organizing, and programing entertainment to be loaded for each game.• Composed, scheduled, and edited PA copy for in-game elements.• Focused on expansion of game day marketing opportunities for team as well as corporate sponsors.• Assisted with scheduling and confirming game day entertainment groups for pregame presentations, flag unfurls and halftime.• Co-managed Game Day promotional team, Black & Gold Patrol (20+ individuals). • Scheduled and wrote PA scripts for in-game presentation elements.• Assisted with marketing needs of internal departments (ticket office, corporate marketing, premium sales).• Produced all New Orleans Saints’ home games and managed on-field activities and in-stadium promotions.• Coordinated search, acquisition, and scheduling of talent for National Anthems, Honor Guards, and other game presentation talent elements.• Managed fan correspondence e-mail on behalf of entertainment department, including fan inquiries and e-mailing photos to anthem/honor guard guests.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Assisted with equipment operation in HD Control Room and gained working knowledge of EVS, Daktronics, Click Effects, and Chyron programs during Pelicans’ home games.• Loaded elements for game use with Crossfire Click Effects and assisted with in-game elements using Chyron, EVS and Daktronics programs.

First performance data analyst hired by the LSU Baseball team.Used advanced systems of TrackMan, GameChanger, and Sydex BATS! for in game statistics recording.Performed advanced statistical analysis under the direction of head coach Paul Mainieri, pitching coach Alan Dunn, assistant coach Nolan Cain, hitting coach Micah Gibbs, director of baseball operations Nate Fury, and video coordinator Jamie Tutko.Routinely interacted with coaches and staff/administrators to produce different reports and video information to ensure the data is what each coach requires.Required to adapt and solve in game problems quickly and efficiently - from systems going down to not receiving video.Spent extra time outside of games cutting video from opponents'​ games to provide the coaching staff with the most up to date scouting reports and breakdowns of the opposition's pitchers and hitters.Attended and analyzed all scrimmages and games, both regular season and postseason.Trained new employees for the desired expansion of the position due to first year productivity.Helped manage and supervise 5 person staff to ensure each individual was on the same page and up to date with current updates to programs and systems.Worked with Sydex BATS! program for video, statistical, and scouting purposes.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Assisted with planning of department business and marketing plans to increase revenue.• Supervised sales staff to communicate with clients and exceed annual revenue goal of $650,000.• Analyzed, modified, and implemented tracking technology for over 150 client relations.• Built unique marketing plans for each client with multi-platform structure—digital, print, radio, television.• Managed undergraduate sales staff to reach sales goals.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Ensured the execution of game day duties during pregame and in-game ceremonies and promotions at Great American Ballpark – a Major League Baseball facility with a capacity of 42,000.• Assisted corporate sales fulfillment with tracking sponsor media and tickets and providing assistance with corporate sales events and proof of performance packages.• Assisted the Reds Rover in field-marketing events throughout the season to give back to local community and build positive client relations.• Worked closely with mascots and additional promotional events staff to implement in-game entertainment.• Assisted the field-producer in the execution of pre-game ceremonies: first pitch, honor guard, national anthem, and honorary captain.

Assisted in the planning, creating, setting up, and breaking down of all match day events in both City Square and West Reception of the Etihad Stadium - a world class facility with capacity of 56,000.Escorted talent to and from temporary locations to the stage and finally to the box seats where guests would watch the match.Served as a liaison between Manchester City's staff and the management staffs of bands, celebrity guests, & VIPs to ensure guest satisfaction.Recruited participants for pre-game and halftime events and engaged with guests to ensure satisfaction.Assisted in planning pre-match activities and contests and time that should be allotted for each event.Assisted in creation of running orders and breakdowns for each department (event management, video, audio, production) for each match.Ensured each detail went according to plan and schedule - from LED activation inside the stadium to post match interviews.Assisted with in-game fan engagement initiatives and activities to ensure overall fan satisfaction.Planned accreditation systems for each match - Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Capital One Cup, UEFA Youth League.Assisted in the writing, delivering, and executing of PA scripts to ensure match events occurred on time.Assisted in the planning, setting up, and breaking down of halftime competitions on field.Ensured events proceeded as planned and each person was in their necessary location.Typically worked long hours, arriving well before match kick off and staying well after the final whistle - from a pre-game briefing to a post-game debrief to overview and speak about what can be improved.Mentored and trained new intern to fill my position as seamlessly as possible.

As part of the KIN 4900 class at LSU, I work directly with the New Orleans Pelicans for marketing and sale of tickets to group sales home games.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing Analytics

MBA with focuses in Marketing Analytics and Data Analytics.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Activities and Societies: Club Baseball TeamSports Administration major with a minor in business administration.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Studied abroad for one semester.

High School

Activities and Societies: Pro-Life Club, JV Baseball