Rhode Island Football Club, launching in 2024, is bringing professional soccer to Rhode Island as part of the USL Championship League. It is club that represents all Rhode Island, and provides community and entertainment through the shared enjoyment of professional sports. They are invested in the community as they build their home stadium at Tidewater Landing in Pawtucket, and believe that the region is primed and ready to welcome a professional club to Rhode Island.

Fabric is a Geospatial Web technology company, providing sports teams, leagues and venues a digital layer that lives in physical space. Fabric delivers mixed reality experiences at live events allowing fans to engage in a range of entertaining activities that elevate the fan experience and help fans to genuinely connect with those around them.Fabric helps bring additional revenue opportunities to live events as sports teams, leagues, and venues seek to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of emerging technologies and unpredictable fan preferences.Fabric's no-code platform helps its partners deliver fans real-time augmented reality, social, blockchain, and gaming experiences powered by an AI engine that understands fan preferences.

As Principal at JDJ Consulting, I consult on and invest in a variety of mission driven projects within both the sports and non-profit sectors; focus on marketing, partnerships, business development, and fundraising.⇨ Some of my key contributions to this role include the following:★ I advised the Tikvah Fund on the development of consistent branding strategy and oversaw recruitment plan for their flagship summer program, leading to an over 300% increase in YOY enrollment.★ I invested in a superb startup, Fabric, that is leveraging augmented reality to create a world where everyone belongs and connects.★ Multiple stealth projects.

As Senior Manager of Business Development for the New York Road Runners, I helped cultivate new corporate marketing partners that were integrated into variety of organization races, programs, and platforms. I secured new vendors for the TCS NYC Marathon Expo, one of the largest annual health & wellness expos in the world. Additionally, I ideated new strategies and programs to enhance the expo experience for both patrons and vendors, and oversaw expo advertising. Position was eliminated due to covid-19 pandemic.⇨ Some of my key contributions to this role include the following:★ I served on the Marathon 50th Anniversary Task Force to plan for the milestone celebration.★ I secured 14 new vendors for 2020 Marathon Expo (ultimately cancelled).★ I helped in the development of major multi-year cross-functional partnership with Mastercard.

As Director of Business Development and Marketing with Pico, I fostered new partnerships for a technology platform targeted toward sports and entertainment properties. I helped to drive new revenue via corporate partnership integrations while working in direct cooperation with partners. I worked with partners on designing activations to best serve sponsor objectives, as well as with company leadership on overall company strategy. I oversaw all our B2B marketing efforts including including all social media, advertising, etc. I also wrote and edited a variety of articles and press releases. Additionally, I assisted in fundraising for Series A round.⇨ Some of my key contributions to this role include the following:★ I increased the number of meetings with prospective partners within one year of employment versus the three prior years.★ I secured the first NFL and CFL partnerships for the company.★ I proposed a new idea utilizing company proprietary technology to serve clients in a new way, allowing for in-seat ordering.

As Executive Director for Yeshiva University's high schools, I oversaw all facets of marketing campaigns and branding techniques, formulating and applying brand principles and standards throughout all digital and traditional platforms. I confirmed effectual business operations, and I utilized university-wide competencies and opportunities to maximum advantage, while working in close collaboration with other university departments.⇨ Some of my key contributions to this role include the following:★ I spearheaded the Centennial Capital Campaign, which raised more than $3M; I worked with architects and vendors to assemble the renovation plan, a multi-phase project launching at the Centennial and still ongoing.★ I increased applications by 30% and enrollment by 10% through a new marketing campaign, enforced branding guidelines, a more aggressive sales strategy, increased investment in digital marketing, new recruitment events, and improved communication.★ I improved annual giving by 15% via the introduction of new fundraising events, such community programs and phone-a-thons; refinement of the prospecting strategy; and enhancement of personalization of cultivation and relationship management toward high-end donors.

As Manager of Sales Operations with Madison Square Garden Company, Marketing Partnerships, I administered the customer relationship management (CRM) system, providing reports and appearing at meetings with executive management on a weekly basis to inform the continuing sales technique. I worked in direct cooperation with colleagues and other involved stakeholders to complete all phases of the sales process, such as the organization of prospecting functions and client relations, allocation of financial resources, examination of client requirements, and delivery of sales proposals to new partners.⇨ Some of my key contributions to this role include the following:★ I assisted with the implementation of a department-wide customer relationship management (CRM) system.★ I assembled and presented partner proposals for the Westchester Knicks, the NY Knicks G-League affiliate.★ I coordinated and helped to host a variety of prospecting events for current and potential marketing partners, including playoff watch parties and opening-day events.

★ Managed marketing strategy and all school public communications, leading to 50% increase in applications★ Implemented digital marketing platform including e-newsletter, social media, and banner advertising★ Managed school budget and finances in conjunction with university Office of the President

★ Forecasted ticket sales and revenue for future games by evaluating Archtics data in conjunction with sales projections in order to inform pricing decisions★ Researched new marketing initiatives and presented analysis and recommendations to senior management

★ Conducted in-depth research and compiled PowerPoint presentations to help cultivate partnerships

★ Developed strategy for integration of MSG brand with partner brands in forthcoming new entrance atrium

★ Coordinated social media strategy across multiple new media platforms, increasing followers over 20%★ Negotiated 5 collaborative agreements with top baseball bloggers leading to increase in brand awareness

★ Recommended enhancements to Mets social media strategy via utilization of multiple new media platforms ★ Conducted research and analyzed fan feedback regarding food and beverage concessionaire experiences

★ Led evaluation efforts of Consumer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions in order to recommend one solution for implementation across all Monumental Sports & Entertainment assets★ Measured fan and partner experiences by compiling and analyzing Turnkey surveys and by conducting focus groups with affinity club members★ Edited and distributed weekly e-newsletters to fan database via Eloqua marketing automation software

★ Enhanced recruitment and marketing strategy, which led to an increase in Open House turnout by over 25%, applications by 30%, and enrollment by over 50%, generating the largest freshmen class in 12 years★ Reduced department spending by approximately 15% by analyzing needs to reduce non-priority costs

★ Received leadership and management mentoring from University President★ Assisted in facilitating all admissions and recruitment activities and events for University’s high school