Jay Roberson

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Business Development|Marketing|Government Relations|Sports Executive @ Volkert, Inc.
Jay Roberson's Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, United States
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About Jay Roberson

Accomplished Senior Level Executive with 20 + years of experience in Collegiate Athletics Administration, Professional Sports, & Government. Decisive leader focused on result driven fundraising, community relations, public relations, strategic & financial planning producing positive outcomes for future growth.Key Expertise:-Visionary Leadership - Fundraising/Planned-Giving Organizational Development- Recruitment/Retention- Strategic Planning- Relationship Management (Stakeholders, Government, &Public)- Budget/Sales Forecasting- Public Speaking- Community Engagement - Process/Workflow Improvement - Policies & Regulatory Compliance- Facilities Management- Crisis Management/Media RelationsSpecialties: - Management in Professional Sports & Collegiate Athletics- Professional Sports Team Front Office Experience- Conference Office Experience- Athletics Department Experience- Sponsorship Evaluation- Data Analytics- Sponsor/Branding Activation- Contract Negotiations- Facility Negotiations- Sports Marketing- Event Management - Television & Radio Negotiations- Social MediaCivic Leadership:- President Pro-Tempore of the Birmingham City Council (2009-2018)- Chairman of Utilities Committee (2015-2017) - Chairman of Planning and Zoning Committee (2013-2015)- Chairman of the Public Improvement Committee (2009-2013)- Nationally recognized initiative "100 Days of Nonviolence" combating violence against young people. Not a young person under the age of 18 for 5 yrs died to a senseless violent act.Board Appointments/Organizations:- Lakeshore Foundation/United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee National Advisory Council (2021 - Present)- Birmingham Bowl Executive Committee ESPN (2006 - Present)- A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club Board (2012 - Present)- Birmingham Jefferson Civic Complex Board (BJCC) (2013-2018)- Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau Board (2014-2018)- American Cancer Society Board (2012-2016)- Hands on Birmingham Board (2011-2015)- M-Power Ministries Board (2012-2014)- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee (2010-2013)- AIPAC Fellowship for Diversity Leadership (2012-Present)- NACDA (1999 - 2013)

Jay Roberson's Current Company Details
Volkert, Inc.

Volkert, Inc.

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Business Development|Marketing|Government Relations|Sports Executive
Jay Roberson Work Experience Details
  • Volkert, Inc.
    Avp For Business Development
    Volkert, Inc. Feb 2022 - Present
    Mobile, Alabama, Us
    Business Development professional working with both the Public & Private Sectors to improve the overall infrastructure for communities across the country with Transportation, Energy, Water, Environmental and Aviation Services.
  • Top Ten Management Llc
    Chief Executive Officer
    Top Ten Management Llc Jan 2003 - Present
    Owner of Sports Marketing and Management Company that has managed strategic partnerships with the NFL, The World Games 2022,SEC, SWAC, MEAC, SIAC, U.S. Soccer, Pop Warner, American Athletic Union, Alabama High School Athletics Association, Georgia High School Athletics Association, and Mississippi High School Athletics Association to promote Sports Safety; 2) consulted with nationally known construction/architectural firms such as Populous and Wakefield Beasley on design and planned development of mixed-use entertainment aligned with sports venues; 3) managed Football Games for Division I Athletics Programs as the Birmingham Bowl and HBCU Classics; 4) developed event marketing and experiential opportunities for companies at major sporting events 5) worked with State and Local governments to support sporting events in various communities.
  • The World Games 2022 Birmingham
    Vice President
    The World Games 2022 Birmingham Sep 2019 - Jul 2022
    Birmingham, Alabama, Us
    Responsible for developing sales strategies for the organization to attain fundraising goals of $50 million. This entailed 1) work with C-Level Executives in orchestrating attainable sales strategies and connection points in meetings to close seven and six-figure sponsorships for the games; 2) creating tailored sponsorship deck proposals with the creative team for the client that appeals to making a return on investment for their sponsorship; 3) work with the governing body - International World Games Association (IWGA) to attain sponsorship goals domestically and internationally; 4) deliberations with globally recognized partners in the planning for the games such as the National Football League, International Olympic Committee, and Wasserman Agency. 5) managed and created TWG 2022 Activations regionally and nationally.
  • Birmingham Iron
    Chief Business Officer/President - Birmingham Iron -Alliance Of American Football
    Birmingham Iron Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
    Responsible for leading 120 employees in the professional football team front office planning the fastest start-up league in history along with 1) overseeing the business operations, marketing, ticketing, and sales; 2) initiated high-level executive meetings to support fundraising $1.2 million which is the most of any team in the league; 3) worked with the marketing department to build an awareness campaign generating ticket sales, earned media, and included player appearances; 4) creating a campaign that garnered much media coverage in the market; 5) developing a corporate social responsibility initiative in the community to promote the team in the market.
  • City Of Birmingham - Birmingham City Council
    President Pro-Tempore
    City Of Birmingham - Birmingham City Council Aug 2009 - Aug 2018
    With nearly 10 years in public office representing District 7, Roberson focused on enhancing the overall visual appearance of the City of Birmingham. Roberson served as the Secretary of the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Complex Board (BJCC) and was a key player with many others in the negotiations for the development of Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL. He also led the drive for a development as a City Councilor to eliminate a food dessert in southwest Birmingham by negotiating a commercial shopping center that now features the largest Publix Supermarket in the metropolitan area. Due to a large part of Roberson’s consistent discussions with the private sector there has been over $1 Billion of development that he has led or been a part of in Birmingham.
  • Samford University
    Associate Director Of Athletics
    Samford University Apr 2005 - Oct 2013
    Birmingham, Al, Us
    Responsible for providing leadership and support to 50 employees in the Athletics Department with the Director of Athletics1) leading cross-functional teams that administered nineteen Division I Men's and Women's collegiate sports; 2) creating the first licensing program that generated revenue; 3) served on NCAA committees on behalf of the Director of Athletics sharing NCAA reports; 4) assisting the Director of Athletics with planned giving campaigns which led to 200% increase in gifts; 5) interfaced with C-level executive's, government officials, and stakeholders raising $2 million from the public and private sectors to support athletics.
  • Southwestern Athletic Conference
    Associate Commissioner
    Southwestern Athletic Conference Jun 2002 - Jun 2005
    Birmingham, Alabama, Us
    Responsible for corporate partnership program and external affairs for the conference office 1) negotiating historic multi-year TV deal with ESPN for Football and Basketball increasing revenues 300 %; 2) creating a corporate partnership program which yielded over $2.5 million in revenue share per member institution; 3) serving as a senior-level advisor to the Council of Presidents and Athletics Directors on strategic planning 4) supporting the Commissioner as a liaison to Presidents, Athletics Directors, Coaches, and other Stakeholders.

Jay Roberson Skills

Sports Marketing Public Speaking Event Management Sponsorship Event Planning Sports Public Relations Fundraising Baseball Social Networking Community Outreach Leadership Strategic Planning Nonprofits Radio Broadcasting Community Development Social Media Management Press Releases Media Relations Radio Broadcast Broadcast Television Athletics Contract Negotiation Leadership Development Television Social Media Marketing Web Broadcasting Program Development Branding Initiatives Grant Writing Football Sports Management Business Development Consultancy Facebook Editing Negotiation Web Site Production Higher Education Videography Video Production Capacity Utilization Donor Management Endowments Capacity Planning Development Projects Donor Engagement Capacity Assessment Broadcasting

Jay Roberson Education Details

  • The University Of Alabama Graduate School
    The University Of Alabama Graduate School
    Hospitality Management - Sport Hospitality Concentration
  • Leadership Birmingham
    Leadership Birmingham
  • Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University
    Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University
    Telecommunications Management
  • Middle Tennessee State University (Mtsu)
    Middle Tennessee State University (Mtsu)
    General

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