Beverly Knight Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis & Bloomington

As director in the Office of Business Partnerships, I will work to manage sponsorship opportunities and develop corporate partnerships which reach across all IU campuses. Email knightbc@iu.edu for more information.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Create and execute strategies to expand revenue opportunities for IUPUI Auxiliary Services and Athletics. Maintain and develop new business partnerships locally, regionally and nationally who wish to support our programs and facilities while gaining exposure to 30,000 students and our growing urban Indianapolis campus.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Contract worker who leads projects and drives success. Skilled at analyzing current business practices and creating positive change. Strong time management and budget prep experience with excellent staff/client relationship building skills. Teacher and coach. Contracts included NSF International - Certified for Sport, RGR Painting, and Neptune Society - ISR responsible for conducting seminars, community relations and meetings with families who wish to pre-plan in advance of the moment of death. Enjoyed operating when time allowed - the Bev Knight Basketball Camp for girls age 8-13. This is a day camp which focuses on developing better fundamental skills.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Management of field sales team and overall improvement of operational process to grow business. Achieved 32% growth in Midwest during 2013. Instituted positive change to infrastructure of business to achieve efficient customer service and drive athletic training business while working closely with ATC's in the Professional, Collegiate, and High School settings across the Nation - all with limited resources.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

I worked with the Special Markets Division selling medical and dental products to School Districts, Universities, Professional Sports Teams, Correctional Institutions, Federal, Local, State Government, among other specialty groups. Titles of General Manager with MBM, Regional Manager, National Sales Manager during a 15 year career. Exercised full profit/loss responsibility for $5,000,000 territory involving up to 10 personnel at 2 regional sales sites. Oversaw communication with Certified Athletic Trainers, physicians, infirmary personnel, physical therapists, school nurses, occupational health, safety personnel, and various government health specialists at all levels. Managed targeted sales and marketing approaches to all sectors including pricing strategies. Developed and maintained manufacturer vendor relationships including partnership selling. Communicated regularly with corporate Inventory and Distribution personnel, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, etc., to ensure proper territory operations. Spearheaded sales/marketing through trade shows, telesales, telemarketing, print media, internet, and relationship selling. Maintained knowledge of fluctuating industry dynamics and evolving customer needs with a proven ability to easily adjust. Continually maintained and grew market share.

Picken, Sc

Total management and fiscal control of startup business. Secured funding from a vendor partner. Promoted daily sales with long range planning of office management, inventory control, invoicing, and distribution. Developed and implemented successful operating system and procedures in the southeastern states.

Dahlonega, Ga

Instructed classes, recruited and advised student-athletes, managed and developed a winning basketball program. Trained and coached team members, managed assistant coaches and staff, developed appropriate game schedules and travel arrangements. Raised funds for the athletic department and alumni office. Exercised full responsibility for the production of games and the basketball budget.

Orlando, Fl

Management and development of overall program with extremely limited budget. Extensive fund raising including the establishment of The Lady Knight Booster Club. Trained and coached team members, managed assistant coaches and staff, developed appropriate game schedules and travel arrangements. Produced games, media print, and marketing strategy for program. Directed a successful summer basketball camp, involved in public speaking with various civic, church, youth and athletic organizations. Participated in development of ten year plan for the athletic department, including construction of a new arena.