Kyle Hamsher Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx

• Develop, manage, and coordinate all matters pertaining to mascot character – “Orbit” – including all in-costume performing, character branding, skit writing/execution, budgeting, social media, and implementation of game entertainment elements such as video production and live skits. • Work closely with Fan Experience, Marketing, Corporate Partnerships and Community Relations departments to enhance fan development efforts and ensure a close working relationship with all team members, partners, and sponsors.• Establish new ways to drive company revenue by creating appearance packages for corporate partners, season ticket holders, and sports fans in the greater Houston area and marketplace.• Create, produce, and perform educational school assembly shows experienced by over 50,000 students and educators each year that cover topics such as anti-bullying, literacy, STEM, and making smart choices during red ribbon week.• Manage a close-knit team of five individuals who are the embodiment of Trust, Integrity, and Excellence and assist with enhancing a positive in-game experience to create lifelong memories for our fans.• Maintain a strong working relationship and good standing rapport with all major sports entertainment vendors to ensure needs are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner.• Represented Major League Baseball as the only mascot selected to accompany the MLB All-Star team to the 2014 Japan All-Star Series in Osaka, Tokyo, Sapporo, and Okinawa, Japan.• Nominated for two GIBBYS (“Greatness in Baseball”) Awards in 2014, with an additional nomination in 2015 as the “Best Trending Topic” by MLB.com.• Became the first MLB mascot to receive the GameOps.com “Best Mascot” Award in 2014, and only the fourth mascot to win the award two years in a row after winning again in 2015.• Named “Best Mascot in Houston” by the Houston Press’s “Best of” Issue in 2015 and 2016.

• Developed, managed, and coordinated all matters pertaining to mascot including all in-costume performing, budgeting, social media, skit writing/execution, and implementation of other game entertainment elements such as video production. • Oversaw all Schools and Education initiatives and worked closely with teachers, administrators, and other educators to utilize the Florida Panthers brand to enhance any educational or incentive programs such as assemblies, pep rallies, or fund raisers.• Fielded all appearance requests and maintained an appearance database for charitable, community, and private events for the mascots, cheerleaders, and interactive team.• Managed Kids Club sales, marketing, and distribution while maintaining membership database and creating/carrying out all member incentives, promotions, and events to boost customer awareness, relations, membership, and satisfaction.• Worked closely with sponsorship department in carrying out all brand activation initiatives and maintained sponsor product inventory for game and event distribution.• Prepared game-day scripts, rundowns, contest props and prizes prior to each game and maintained sponsor product inventory for in-game distribution.• Developed and facilitated all on-ice activities including pre-game ceremonies, intermission contests, and in-game promotions and ensured working condition of game and contest inventory.• Managed an interactive Energy Team of 15+ and administered uniform conception, auditions, interviews, hiring, training, and payroll.• Assisted in the management of the Panthers Street Team and coordinated staffing and execution of Watch Parties and community events throughout the tri-county area. • Maintained a strong working relationship and good standing rapport with all major Sports Entertainment vendors to ensure needs were fulfilled in a timely and expert manner, presenting individual and organizational professionalism and integrity.

• Conducted workshops and interactive clinics with High School and Collegiate mascots across the country encompassing gestural precision, creative thinking, and improvisation. • Wrote, directed, and produced skits and routines performed at over 100 camps each year.• Provided extensive work and consultation in the UCA Mascot Instructional Video.• Received “Mascot Instructor of the Year” in 2006.• Served on the judging panel for the UCA National Mascot Championship from 2007-2010.

• Performed during games and worked closely with Director of Community Relations in scheduling community appearances (hospitals, schools, public events, etc.).• Received “Best Mascot” Award as part of the AF2 League Awards in 2004 and 2005, followed in succession by two consecutive 2nd Place awards in 2006 and 2007.

• Performed during games providing entertainment via physical humor, improvisation, and skits. • Supplied extensive aid in promotional venues (media spots, community events, etc.).

• Worked with Jr. High and High School students and led seminars and exercises that emphasized the importance of being a school mascot and the responsibilities thereof.• Received “Best Rookie Mascot Instructor” Award (2003)