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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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)