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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

-->Identify opportunities within the SMERF markets (Social/Sports, Military, Education, Religious, Fraternal) to drive hotel sales and catering income-->Create and maintain relationships with clients in order to earn their business through client appointments, events, phone calls, and emails-->Report directly to the Director of Sales to discuss future business opportunities, as well as, strategies to attain monthly and quarterly sales goals-->One of 5 sales members to help achieve over 15k rooms sold and a gross revenue of over $2 million for 2019 year-->Property ranked in the top 6% of all Marriott brand hotels in North America for event satisfaction

Birmingham, Alabama Area

-->Assisted the VP of Development with finding new states and locations to develop the Taco Mama brand-->Coordinated contractors to handle any repair work or issues needed between the 8 restaurant locations-->One of 9 members of the Wilco Hospitality Leadership Team-->Oversaw the development and construction of our new restaurant locations -->Teamed with the restaurant GM’s and Managers to ensure daily operations ran smooth and efficiently

-->NCAA 2nd round appearance and NIT Quarterfinal appearance -->Managed $2.2 million budget for equipment, team travel, gear, etc.-->Recorded the two highest cumulative GPA’s for an academic semester in the history of the program-->Handled all aspects of team travel, including booking hotel rooms and transportation on over 50 trips-->Responsible for a team of 12 student managers and 2 graduate assistants who worked with the team-->Directed the day to day operations of two 3-day team camps with over 60 teams total every summer

Oxford, Mississippi

-->Assisted the Director of Basketball Operations with team travel and everyday operations-->Worked directly with players regarding student housing, financial aid, and academic progress-->Responsible for all opponent scouting and opponent analysis-->Filmed 31 games and over 100 practices for coaching instruction and team breakdown-->Aided coaching staff with creating recruiting film presentations and weekly mail outs -->Coordinated film exchange between common opponents, non-conference opponents, and conference opponents

Terre Haute, Indiana

-->Organized and increased the Greg Lansing Basketball Camp by $5,000-->Managed and ordered all team gear and equipment-->Assisted coaching staff with recruiting visits and video presentations-->Coordinated player academic schedules and managed team study halls-->Booked all hotels and travel arrangements for non-conference and conference road games

Oxford, Ms

-->2013 SEC Tournament Champions, 47-22 overall record, and NCAA 3rd round appearance-->Assisted coaching staff with practice duties, on-court instruction of players, and team scouts-->Oversaw day-to-day responsibilities and duties of undergraduate student assistants-->Worked directly with the Director of Basketball Operations to insure all team travel ran flawlessly-->Assisted in organization of team community service events-->Coordinated film exchange between non-conference opponents and conference opponents

-->Logged and edited over 3,000 hours of game film -->Manage and setup 2 to 3 two and a half hour team practices a week-->Filmed 20 home men’s basketball games-->Assisted the team on over 8 road games-->Responsible for team's equipment and gear-->Accountable for players being on time and in the right location-->Worked extensively with XO's Digital Sports software

-->One of five student managers-->Maintain upkeep and presentation of 3-story building-->Coordinate setups between 10 meeting rooms and setup events in the ballroom-->Manage a team of 6 other employees on my weekly night crew

-->Coached a team of 6-9 basketball players ranging from grades 2 to 11-->Helped organize they day's events-->Refereed over 10 games-->Lead basketball players in different defensive and offensive drills-->Responsible for registration process of camp participants

-->Game producer for 20 women’s volleyball games and the A-10 tournament-->Operated the music throughout every game and during time-outs-->Distributed sponsored goods at over 50 UD sporting events-->Helped create marketing strategies for both volleyball and women’s basketball

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Sport Management And Business Adminstration

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Sport Management Club, Intramurals, Basketball Coach at Holy Angels.

Diploma