Dan Thompson Email & Phone Number

Jamesville, New York

Partnership Sales and Management- Creates the relationship framework by which the NYSGA will partner with corporate sponsors- Researches, prospects and establishes leads for corporate partnerships and prepare/present proposals to the decision makers- Sells available advertising space on NYSGA platforms (eRevision, eNewsletter, nysga.org, GHIN App, club posting stations)- Develops/expands current advertising opportunities- Liaises with corporate partners and advertisers to establish strong relationships and execute all contracts- Prepares partnership agreements in accordance with association policies and ensure that they all requirements are being honored by both parties Communications and Marketing- Develops and implements a marketing plan to grow the NYSGA’s brand in New York- Designs and oversees production/distribution/budget of all marketing/advertising products- Manages the NYSGA’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)- Writes feature articles for the NYSGA website promoting stories pertaining to golf in NYS- Coordinates all media relations and press related needs including creating event programs, media guides, press releases and tracking coverage by print/television media outlets- Cultivates media relations and maintain updated mailing lists- Photographs at championships and special events- Oversees the website including updates with priority on content and advertisement placement- Works with website development team to ensure website design meets current needs- Develops and post photos and videos of association events, manage online storage and archivingCompetitions- Acts as the staff-in-charge at assigned championship qualifiers and Amateur Series tournaments- Spearheads all communications related responsibilities at NYSGA championships: media relations, recaps, photography, social media engagement, etc.

Syracuse, New York, United States

Directly assisted Scott Thomas, the official Game & Event Photographer for the Syracuse Crunch as one of two season-long home game photographers. I was responsible for in game photography for the American Hockey League's Syracuse Crunch Hockey Club located in the War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, New York. Photos were used in both articles about the team and in promotions for the team.

Hunter, Ny

- Managed, monitored and updated the social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube) for Hunter Mountain, Empire Terrain Parks and the TAP New York Craft Beer & Food Festival. - Published weekly email marketing newsletters sent to list of 70,000+ opt-in recipients.- Produced, shot and edited video content and leads daily photography efforts for resort. - Assisted in managing the seasonal Snow Reporter. Provided creative direction, produces and edits bi-weekly snow report videos.- Planned, marketed and facilitated Hunter Mountain’s special events throughout the year.- Created, updated and maintained digital calendars for events and promotions, content for HunterMtn.com, the resort’s official website. - Coordinated varying sales programs with in-market universities, retailers & oversees specific sales initiatives throughout the year. - Ensured all deliverables were met for both parties on contractual agreements with corporate sponsors, special events and other mutually beneficial relationships.

Syracuse, New York Area

- Managed the tournament entry process (data management, eligibility confirmation).- Interviewed tournament leaders & wrote daily recap stories on championships posted on the official website.- Assisted with preparation of materials for championships, mailings, meetings and seminars.- Provided on-site administrative support (player registration, course marking and set-up, livescoring and volunteer services) at over 30 championship tournaments.- Created video content per the associations' needs. - Managed the official NYSGA Instagram handle throughout the tournament season.

Ithaca, New York Area

Worked as one of two administrators involved in planning, implementation and execution of 2015 Athletic Department major "Phonathon" fundraiser. Major responsibilities included but not limited to: Preparing nightly call lists and pledge cards, processing and recording all gifts, collecting pledges and distributing call assignments among the different athletic teams. Finished with record setting pledged gift amount of $1.56 million. Other responsibilities: - Assisted with gift processing, thank you letters and benefactor recognition.- Developed and managed alumni event registration links, contact lists and post-eventcontact uploads through Cornell Connect. - Assisted with logistics and planning of tailgates, sport specific reunions, golf outings and other athletic alumni engagement opportunities.

Cortland, New York

- Coordinated duties with video sports network.- Controlled live video broadcasting platform during each game.- Created post-game highlight videos for each game through the Cortland Athletics website.- Assisted with creation of fliers, slide shows and other video projects throughout the year.- Created Red Letter Award (Team MVP) videos for all 25 athletic teams during 2013-14 season.

Albany, New York Area

- Introduced first official video sports network to organization during 2014 season viaUstream.tv. Included addition of live game audio/video broadcasts, interviews and highlightvideo packages to the organization’s YouTube channel and official team website.- Official Scorer and statistician for all home games.- Managed relations with Sport Information interns league-wide as well as league office.- Assisted with maintenance of official team social media platforms including Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.- Planned and marketed promotional nights throughout the summer; more specifically forWounded Warriors Night, Seniors Night and our Annual Charity Pink Game.

Albany, New York Area

- Gained experience in all game day operations positions including concessions,merchandise, ticket sales and promotion.- Planned and marketed promotional nights throughout the summer and distributedpromotional fliers and calendars around Albany County.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sport Management, Minor In Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Sport Management Club, Speak Magazine Club, Cortland State Television Club, Red Dragon Sports Network and Club.

Education record