Jamie Kingston Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

Marketing •Activated on the season long marketing strategy including message placement, copy and creative development, and distribution across media, digital and event channels•Assisted in the marketing and production of MLS' first ever Thanksgiving Day game, resulting in record club attendance and viewing numbers•Stakeholder for one of two main club initiatives, Support Local, connecting the Rapids and the community in non-transactional ways•Assisted with strategic media placement including rate negotiation and placement for campaigns throughout the season including radio, tv and out of home buying •Responsible for the strategy and creation of the weekly email newsletter•Helped with the branding and marketing efforts for MLS and the Rapids new youth club, Rapids 2•Acted as a liaison between club and retail team to ensure all promotions and signage were aligned•Reconciled campaigns on an on-going basis to ensure that campaigns were running as planned and on track with goals and KPI’sCreative•Oversaw the creation and installation of stadium signage to align with the brand and yearly campaign•Implemented a creative workflow process to streamline creative requests•Oversaw the creation and updating of the club message calendar and creative pipeline for each calendar year•Responsible for all marketing and sales creative submissions, facilitating updates and approvals from all necessary partiesGeneral Support•Worked with the ticket sales team on goals, revenue, and promotion in order to create a cohesive marketing and ticketing strategy•Served as a production assistant on game days and at pillar club events •Acted as the ‘great facilitator’ by maintaining contact with stakeholders on projects, communicating timelines and providing updates as needed•Worked alongside KSE partners and teams for cross promotional opportunities and consistent messaging strategy on all platforms

• Execute pre-game presentation • Assist with in game promotions• Provide clear direction to guests, talent and partners to ensure productions runs smoothly• Work with event operations, community relations and security for logistical purposes• Coordinate with mascot and dance team for any promotional needs

San Diego, Ca

Project Management• Worked alongside the visual merchandise team to coordinate marketing signage for quarterly stories • Responsible for all marketing creative briefs and kickoff meetings• Ensured deadlines were met for all projects Charitable Initiatives• Managed marketing department’s two yearly charity campaigns: Socks for Soldiers and Project Sole• Created marketing plan from start to finish including: strategy, signage, communication with charitable partners, and execution across 40 retail storesEvent Planning• Coordinated Grand Opening events for new and remodeled retail spaces• Secured vendor participation with companies such as Brooks, Nuun and Gu• Collaborated with local grassroots representatives to encourage local partner presence• Managed creative process for grand opening signage and print pieces including: banners, flags, in store signage, postcards and flyers• Created social media content for eventsSales Support• Oversaw scheduling for all sales events throughout the year by coordinating with retail stores• Managed meetings to plan and implement promotions• Supervised offer management including barcode creation and tracking• Responsible for communication to all retail management teams around point of service• Created signage and mailing pieces for all sales eventsGeneral Support• Assisted with first time buyer and retention campaigns• Participated in weekly retail marketing meetings• Supported social media team with event and content posting• Produced weekly marketing updates to ensure retail stores were informed of all upcoming promotions• Generated social media and retail revenue results for campaigns

Greater San Diego Area

• Oversaw the management of game day entertainment for athletic events.• Coordinated all PA announcements, message/video board displays during events.• Managed all anthem singers, music and recognition elements.• Recruited, hired and supervised all interns and student workers with projects and scheduling- team of 15.• Worked alongside media relations for marketing/sponsorship items for website and broadcasting/TV/radio.• Created all sports game day scripts ensuring sponsor content and special events are present during games.• Contributed to the development of the yearly marketing plan using a variety of outlets- social media, print, radio, TV and billboard.• Coordinated with Spirit Team and Band for scheduling and in game performances.• Assisted with sponsor fulfillment including implementation of benefits packages and promotional exposure.• Liaison for trade agreements with media food sponsors and responsible for executing contracts.• Coordinated a promotional plan for USD students and staff to increase involvement with athletics.• Engaged community groups to increase attendance at athletic events as well as represent USD within our community.• Assisted with athletic department special events when needed.• Coordinated all marketing related photo shoots for individual teams as well as head shots and fan engagement videos.

San Diego, California

• Coordinating pre-game, in-game and post-game productions and ceremonies• Maintaining audience and fan interaction throughout entirety of game• Providing in-game entertainment and assistance to fans• Working in conjunction with sales, marketing and event employees

San Diego, California

• Authored press releases for upcoming events and milestones reached. Resulted in publications in local magazines and a feature on FOX 5 Morning Show.• Planned and executed the first Blackminton Event in the United States.• Managed all social media accounts including Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Tumblr, and Facebook which included posting daily and following social trends.• Increased the social media following by over 100% on all platforms.• Conducted market research on the use of backyard games through the use of questionnaires, surveys, and interviews in various locations throughout Southern California.• Developed community outreach programs with camps and clubs.• Created and maintained the international blog for Speedminton that included all 42 countries that are international partners. Resulted in being the most clicked page on all Speedminton websites with over 65,000 clicks.• Utilized grassroots marketing when developing marketing techniques and initiatives.• Participated in new product development meetings, which included the creation of a new Speedminton set, updating prior products and creating a system for incoming/outgoing products.• Negotiated our vendor contracts for events including the transport of product, flights, lodging and event logistics.• Developed marketing plans for the second half of 2014 and start of 2015.• Worked closely with the German Marketing team and international partners.• Established Speedminton in 20 Sport and Social clubs and 7 universities in the United States.• Developed and implemented a rental program for Speedminton equipment for schools.• Assisted with the posting and hiring process for an additional position with Speedminton.• Worked with the Typo3 Platform.

San Diego, California

•Managed a team of 12 marketing interns responsible for planning, coordinating and executing SDSU Athletic Marketing programs.•Coordinated the aspects of game day entertainment including the in-game promotions, game day operations and game production for sports including: volleyball, football, baseball, softball, women’s and men’s basketball.•Corresponded with community based groups to increase community participation in SDSU athletic events. Events included Women in Sports Day and Night with the Aztecs.•Assisted with the processing and organization of purchase orders and media trades for the athletic department. •Worked with student-based groups, such as Associated Students and “The Show”, to increase student attendance at athletic events.•Assisted with the selling and marketing program for the 2012-2013 Men’s Basketball season. Resulted in a sold out Men’s Basketball season at SDSU.•Coordinated halftime promotions with band director, cheer/dance representatives, and game announcer for various sports.•Assisted with attendance and ticket sales goals across all 19 NCAA Division I Athletic Programs at SDSU.•Coordinated with Learfield Sports for sponsor fulfillment and promotions during the football and basketball seasons.•Assisted with the marketing program for the inaugural season of SDSU Women’s Lacrosse.

•Assisted in the planning and coordination of Pro-Ams and Pairing Parties, including live entertainment, catering and venue reservations.•Organized and executed event details for the Military Luncheon for 12 commands based in Southern California.•Managed volunteers at registration tables and gifting suites throughout the course of the PGA Tour.