In the coordinator role, I develop and carry out sponsorship strategies for corporate partners through industry research and activation concepts to fit brand and meet partnership objectives.I execute this B2B account management role by leading the fulfilment of partner contractual assets and working to renew/upsell their partnership agreements with the organization. My responsibilities include but aren't limited to marketing campaign ideation, planning/executing community events… Show more In the coordinator role, I develop and carry out sponsorship strategies for corporate partners through industry research and activation concepts to fit brand and meet partnership objectives.I execute this B2B account management role by leading the fulfilment of partner contractual assets and working to renew/upsell their partnership agreements with the organization. My responsibilities include but aren't limited to marketing campaign ideation, planning/executing community events, coordinating hospitality, slotting advertisements in various mediums, asset performance assessment, and renewing/upselling partner contracts. I’ve renewed 100% of my expiring partnership agreements, facilitated incremental opportunities through playoff assets, and raised thousands of new dollars for our Sixers Youth Foundation. Show less

Initially an intern in the Philadelphia 76ers Corporate Partnerships Activation department, I was afforded the opportunity to continue working in the department as a fellow of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the owner & operating company of the 76ers. In my role in this department, I assisted in activating 76er partner assets, fulfilling (and exceeding) partner contractual obligations, discussing asset performance, and further correspondence with said 76er corporate partners.

The NBA HBCU Fellowship is a 10 week internship program that provides career development opportunities for selected students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Being one of two students selected by the Philadelphia 76ers, I served as Corporate Partnerships Activation intern with the organization where I was enriched in corporate partnership correspondence and contractual asset fulfillment.

In this position, I gained experience in retail sales, inventory management, product placement, and customer service. I also gained experience in manual operations including equipment service, assembly, & repair. Additionally, this setting has enhanced my practical knowledge of health & wellness products/services.

As an intern for the entire athletic department at North Carolina A&T State University, I fulfilled roles within the athletic administration office & with the game day operations staff. In administration, I’ve gained experience & familiarity with athletic compliance, NCAA regulation, inventory management, and seasonal preparation. In game day operations, I’ve gained experience in sports announcing, sport information input, statistical analysis, field of play care, and crowd management.