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Austin, Texas, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

- Oversee day-to-day activities and events for the largest sport business club in the nation, acting as the point of contact between SBA and UM Administration, industry professionals, other SBA’s and alumni- Manage 14 Executive Board members and 18 committee members, directing both short-term operations and implementing long-term growth strategies to create a more valuable member experience- Responsible for the planning, allocation, and maintenance of SBA’s budget, requiring direct communication and collaboration with the UM School of Kinesiology’s Development Office- Guide the execution of all-year-round events including professional development, off-campus company visits, SBA’s mentorship program, on-campus speaker events, and alumni engagement efforts

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

- Collaborated with Co-Vice President and President to delegate responsibilities to 30-person leadership team and manage conflicts across six departments benefitting student-run organization with 250+ general members- Represented SBA in communications with industry professionals; aided in planning and execution of on-campus industry speaker events and professional development trips to New York, London, Paris, and Los Angeles- Oversaw Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to expand resources and opportunities available to educate SBA members on the importance of DEI in and out of the workplace

- Plan and execute both recruitment of new members and professional development events - Collaborate with SBA's DEI committee to create an equitable and standardized application process for potential new members - Arrange club wide philanthropy efforts and internal mentorship program for members- Organize social events for 250+ members in effort to increase social connectivity of SBA

- Attend weekly speaker events to learn about different aspects of the sport industry- Participated in weekly professional development events as a new member

New York, New York, United States

- Researched emerging sponsorship categories to create a compelling story for brands to partner with OVG’s world-class venues including UBS Arena in New York and CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore- Standardized sponsorship asset language to improve efficiency and consistency of UBS Arena proposal creation- Prospected and gathered research on brands across various categories for UBS Arena and CFG Bank Arena with a strong focus on sustainability and community-focused initiatives- Collaborated with fellow interns to research, strategize, build a story, develop a proposal, and pitch three brand partnerships from unique categories for OVG’s Arena Alliance

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

- Responsible for non-digital marketing efforts, such as postering, chalking, and handbills, prior to events- Collaborate with fellow E-board members to make decisions in the best interest of the student body- Researched potential talent for future on campus concerts

Buffalo, New York, United States

- Tracked social media and Ballpark App assets outlined in MLB partnerships to present consumer engagement trends and social media strategy recommendations to Corporate Partnerships Department- Conducted planning, ideation, and execution of social media activations with the Buffalo Bisons (MiLB)- Corresponded with MLB partners to obtain Ballpark App engagement data and verify proper asset fulfillment- Researched in-stadium interactive game market to present findings both internally and to MLB partners- Evaluated local NCAA partnership proposal and aided in drafting counter proposal by ideating new assets

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

- Fulfilled partnership activations through the proper set up of sponsored concourse marketing materials including tables and signage promoting Team USA’s Kids Club- Executed in-game promotions, including selecting fans to participate in on-ice activities during game intermissions, as well as pre- and post-game activities

East Amherst, New York, United States

- Collaborated with other team members to efficiently make orders while maintaining a safe and clean work environment- Communicated with customers clearly to ensure customer satisfaction

Buffalo, New York, United States

- Greeted fans with enthusiastic attitude while delivering accurate information and answers to questions about the team or facility- Assisted fans in purchasing Blue Jays merchandise by keeping an organized stock of items and having a thorough knowledge of all products- Maintained a positive environment for fans returning to in-person live events post COVID-19- Implemented game day promotions with the goal of enhancing fan experience

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sport Management

Activities and Societies: Member, Michigan Sport Business Association; Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport & Entertainment; Big Ticket.

Minor, Law, Justice, And Social Change

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: STEM Honors Cohort, Varsity Lacrosse, Stage Crew, Retreat Team Member, DECA, National Honor Society