Jonathan Paris, Sts Email & Phone Number

Myrtle Beach, Sc, Us

As the Executive Director of Sports Tourism for Visit Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance, I lead and oversee the sports tourism initiatives for the destination. These include new event and business development; support of annual sports tourism events; marketing and PR related to sports tourism and sports marketing initiatives in and out of market on behalf of the Visit Myrtle Beach brand; and fostering and maintaining local tourism and hospitality business relationships.

Sports tourism consultant providing strategic planning and event execution services. Areas of expertise include destination sports tourism planning, event development and execution, client relations, sports marketing and advertising support.

Overall management of Austin Sports Center’s convention center girls club volleyball tournaments, including the Mizuno Lone Star Classic National Qualifier, the 2nd largest girls club volleyball event in the country. Oversaw all event department operations including event operations, budget, marketing and sales.

I was responsible for the management of the Massachusetts Sports Partnership, the sports commission for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I Led the overall development and implementation and of the organization’s strategic vision and business plan. Provided sound fiscal oversight of the organization’s budget and leadership of the organization’s key strategic initiatives - including bid development, event management, marketing and business development. Oversaw all future event research, event bid writing and presentation preparation. Successfully secured 40+ major sports events over the past ten years. Key events secured include 2004 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials, 2006 NCAA Women’s Final Four, 2008, 2009 & 2012 NCAA Lacrosse Championships, 2008 USA Gymnastics VISA Championships and the 2009 & 2010 Dew Tour Skate Open. Facilitation and coordination of organization’s responsibilities on secured event properties - including event operations, marketing & public relations, governmental relations liaison and fiscal management. Over my time at MSP, provided event support for 70+ events throughout Massachusetts. With a focus towards business development, I was responsible for all aspects of the organizations advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns, including collateral, marketing kits, press kits, trade/event advertisements, trade show/convention presence and web site.

Led all efforts of the sports commission of Massachusetts, including event bid development, confirmed event support and marketing & business development.

On behalf of the organization, researched and created event bid submissions. Coordinated all aspects of the bid process including local outreach and relationships with key events rights holders nationally. Participated in event tradeshows and conferences on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Coordinated and executed the organizations marketing an d public relation outreach. Including the website, membership program, newsletters and PR events. Assisted with the event bid preparation.

Provided event support for the 2000 US Olympic Team Trials - Gymnastics and the 2001 US Figure Skating Championships.

Managed and implemented BLOC Local Community Contributor program of 45 companies, organizations and individuals, representing $1.5 million in support. Supervised event media services and public relations areas. Developed and administered Women’s Final Four look and décor signage plan, including in-arena signage, hotel décor, airport décor, and citywide signage. Administered BLOC financial processes, including budget development and management, and final event settlement of the total event budget.

Provided ticket sales and service for 1998 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Assisted in event support and bid preparation for Atlanta Sports Council.

Bs, Biology

Ms, Sport Management