Emily Hanover Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

2019-2020 Season: Generated $1,045,270 in total ticket revenue prior to the NBA COVID-19 shutdown (seven Hawks home games). Season highlights include increasing Jr. Hawks ticket revenue, developing the Hawks Five Player Bobblehead Series, increased revenue across various Atlanta area alumni nights, and 100% renewal and increased Court of Dreams fan experience tickets and total revenue. Grew DECA, FBLA, FCCLA and AVID program to include five programming nights throughout the season totaling over 4,200 group tickets and over $250,000 in revenue. Managed twenty-three Jr. Hawks league programs ticketing while coordinating Jr. Hawks orders with the vendor. Doubled my premium suite rentals across corporate Atlanta from previous seasons. 2018-2019 Season: Generated $912,049 in total ticket revenue and was named #10 in NBA Ticket Sales Rankings across the NBA. Season highlights include spearheading a DECA and FBLA program that generated $143,000 in ticket revenue, developing the Throwback Harry the Hawks bobblehead promotion and adding five new youth basketball leagues to the Jr. Hawks program. Took on additional tasks within the department as the Jr. Hawks vendor coordinator facilitating league orders with vendor. 2017-2018 Season: Generated $730,997 in total ticket revenue and was named #16 in NBA Ticket Sales Rankings across the NBA. Managed multiple accounts across schools, athletic programs, youth basketball and continued to manage multiyear partnerships with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA).

Atlanta, Ga, Us

2016-2017 Season: Generated $629,565 in total ticket revenue and was named #21 in NBA Ticket Sales Rankings across the NBA. Tripled the revenue and ticket totals for our Court of Dreams experience selling over $160,000 and 85% of the time slots for the season.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

2015-2016 Season: Generated $628,209 in total ticket revenue surpassing my sales goal of $575,000. Total revenue included $129,854 in Full Season and Flex Memberships. Continued to grow each Hawks group sales accounts in revenue and ticket total, along with improvements on theme night initiatives such as Hawks Annual Jewish Heritage Night. Grew our DECA/FBLA/CTI program to over $50,000 over two seasonal events. Developed more programming around elementary, middle and high school academics and athletics programs for the local and surrounding markets.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

2014-2015 Season: Generated $546,226 in total ticket revenue during the Hawks 60 win season. Hawks Group Sales team were named the #1 Group Sales team in the NBA. Managed multiple membership and group accounts, along with growing the Court of Dreams fan experience category. Helped develop new programming for local middle and high school youth basketball revenue. Continued to manage Marcus Jewish Community Center partnership and renew my group sales accounts while identifying additional revenue opportunities among current client base.2013-2014 Season: Generated $284,179 in total ticket revenue surpassing my yearly revenue goal in my first full season in the Hawks group sales department. Managed the Hawks multi-year partnership with the Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) with a strong focus on youth programming and youth basketball. Developed strong relationships with corporate Atlanta contacts to identify cross selling opportunities and managed multiple group sales accounts to develop relationships within the Atlanta market.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Transitioned to my new position with the Atlanta Hawks organization learning the market and networking to build relationships in Atlanta. Managed new season ticket sales and group sales accounts while prospecting full season membership, premium suites and club seats and group sales opportunities through networking and cold calling.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Led Sporting Kansas City sales staff in premium ticket revenue, group sales revenue, and total ticket revenue for the 2012 season. Managed premium membership accounts to foster relationships, as well as identified additional revenue opportunities among client base. Prospected new luxury suite, club seat, and field side seat opportunities through networking and cold calling. Received 2012 “Bronze Level” Season Ticketing award given by Major League Soccer with over 250 new season tickets sold. Received 2012 “Bronze Level” Group Ticketing award given by Major League Soccer by surpassing 10,000 group tickets sold. Served as Sales Staff liaison to LIVESTRONG Sporting Park Events team.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

The Kansas City Wizards rebranded as Sporting Kansas City in November 2010.Maintained position as a top revenue producer in 2011 for third consecutive season with $501,397. Led Sporting Kansas City sales staff in premium ticket revenue in both 2010 and 2011 season, totaling $220,120. Led Sporting Kansas City sales staff in group sales revenue for the 2010 and 2011 season with $243,510. Received one of 22 “Gold Level” awards given by Major League Soccer in 2011 by surpassing 400 new season tickets sold. Generated one of the largest tailgate party sales, over $43,000, in LIVESTRONG Sporting Park by fostering a relationship over a three year period (through phone calls, email, and face-to-face meetings) with two prominent corporations, Swiss Re and HNTB. Developed Jewish Heritage Day program, which was recognized in Kansas City market and around MLS as an innovative approach to group sales. Responsible for the hiring, training and mentoring of the Ticket Sales Intern Staff, while actively assist in the hiring and training of the Inside Sales team. Work closely with Director of Ticket Sales on various revenue producing projects.

Generated business via cold calling, appointment setting, networking and timely follow up. Led Wizards sales staff of 15 Sales Executives in total revenue during the 2009 season increasing my personal new ticket revenue generated by 216% from year to year. Led Wizards sales staff in premium sales and new season ticket revenue for 2009 season. Led Wizards sales staff (all non Youth Soccer Representatives) in group sales revenue for 2009 season. Developed a unique on campus ambassador program that led to successful College Night programs with local universities that was featured by Major League Soccer as one of the most innovative group sales programs for 2009 season.

Harrison, Nj, Us

Responsible for the sale of season tickets, group tickets and mini plans during the 2008 season. During my tenure with the Red Bulls I led the Inside Sales staff in full season equivalents and ticket revenue. During the 2008 season, I led the Inside Sales staff in special game sales (non MLS games).

New York City, Us

Responsible for production and distribution of MLS Newsstand and other MLS publications. Served as point of contact for media plan and execution of 2007 MLS Media Cup. Completed various other projects assigned by the Director of Communications.

Bloomington, Indiana, Us

Assisted the IU Media Relations staff with game notes, media releases and game recaps on IU Athletics website. Selected by the Big Ten Conference communications director to perform similar tasks for the 2007 Women’s Big Ten Tournament.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Published interviews with several Top Brewer Minor League prospects on www.MLB.com. Assisted the Brewers Public Relations staff with the publication of game notes, media releases and daily minor league reports.

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Aided in the publication of media releases/media guides, statistical based program and the organization of media conferences. Published several articles on the ARU website, various ARU team/staff newsletters and the ARU annual report.

Provided support for IU Sports Properties Account Executives to fulfill corporate partner agreements. Executed the 5th/3rd Bank on-field activation.

Aberdeen, Maryland, Us

Created, produced and served as host of “IronBirds Insider,”– live in stadium pre and post game show. Served as color Commentator for an assortment of radio broadcasts and member of video production crew that operated the broadcast of live games.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Responsible for compiling and distribution of the Orioles Daily Press Clippings to the Orioles front office executives. Performed various other projects assigned by the Public Relations staff.

Education record

Education record