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New Albany, IN, US

New Albany, Indiana, United States

New Albany, Indiana, United States

Bardstown, Kentucky, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

• Managed simultaneous software implementations (Microsoft 365, Thomson Reuters) increasingautomation and efficiency of systems.
• Assisted clients in procuring $2.5M+ in Cares Act funding (Employee Retention Credit, and PayrollProtection Program).
• Responsible for drafting and delivering over 100+ client contracts annually.
• Produce, manage, and track reports to ensure projects are completed punctually and accurately.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

- Assisted Churchill Downs camera crew during live race days. - Managed talent and broadcasting schedules.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and implemented a resource deployment workbook that was adopted nationwide bycorporate leadership automating processes reducing required planning time by 70%.
• Established quality control standards and sustainability programs to deliver consistent results across amultitude of venues resulting in event quality objective scores 20% greater than the national average.
• Performed financial analytics on various branch operations, educating and training managers on bestpractices in budget management, and tracking.
• Managed CSC operations at Nationals Park, Capital One Arena, FedEx Field, and Audi Field. Oversawsecurity operations during the 2019 World Series working alongside Major League Baseball.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Recruited and managed 40+ military, college, and high school fundraising organizations. Increasedgroup member participation by 27%, and attendance by 34%. Donated over $250,000 dollars Derbyweek, a $56,000 increase in.
• Responsible for 1,000+ staff at events such as the Kentucky Derby, Breeders Cup, PGA Championship,BigTen Championship, University of Louisville Football Games, and the Taylor Swift World Tour.
• Negotiated order contracts with the University of Louisville and Churchill Downs, developing clientrelations and best practice strategies in order serve the events and facility’s needs.
• Created and implemented standard operating policies and procedures for the Louisville branchensuring projects were completed efficiently, on time, and on budget.

Churchill Downs Louisville Kentucky

• Developed and presented new employee & venue orientations, as well as guest service & eventscreener specialist trainings for groups of 75+.
• Managed day to day event details at Churchill Downs and the University of Louisville ensuring thatOSHA standards were followed while deploying staff, delivering briefings to large groups, overseeingarea managers.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Oversaw vendor logistics for 36 Infield Suites during the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.
• Planned, organized, and executed various guest events, special projects, marketingpromotions/activations, corporate meetings/fundraisers, etc.
• Production coordinator for all premium events including Opening Night with the Fund for the Arts(Jennifer Lawrence Foundation), Red Carpet set up for the Kentucky Derby, & Downs After Dark.

United States

• Cultivated client relationships by learning their brands goals, and objectives resulting in award winning shows such as: KLVN Golf, “Most Sensational Booth at 2015 PGA Show” by Golf Digest.
• Developed experiential marketing campaigns, managing a book of business in excess of $1,000,000.
• Coordinated program schedules working interdepartmentally with designers, account managers, estimators, union workers, and marketing teams.

Elmhurst, IL

• Developed comprehensive lesson plans that prepared and motivated the student athletes forcompetition while encouraging team bonding.
• Used excellent organizational skills while scheduling games, practices, meetings, fundraisers, andcommunity service activities to coincide with the academic & athletic calendar.
• Coached the 2015 Illinois High School State Association Girls Golf Class A Individual State Champion.

Mccook, IL

• Managed showcase operations for national events of 1,000 plus participants.
• Developing strategies using a DMAIC approach improving player movement throughout showcase events.
• Enhanced the evaluation process by implementing new subjective tests to assist in scouting.

Mccook, IL

• Coached diverse ages, while developing individual players and cohesive teams
• Communicated daily with parents, players, directors, officials, and recruits
• Coordinated travel arrangements, practices, and game schedules

Hoffman Estates, IL

• My primary duties were to provide more than 200 college students with the necessary financial aid documents required by the federal government to receive funding
• I would work with students, parents, and faculty to complete the required documents all while maintaining compliance regulations with the Department of Education.
• Produced reports on student’s financial needs and presented them daily in meetings

Geneva, IL

• Practiced value stream mapping to reduce labor by half, and process sequencing decreasing set up time, resulting in a more efficient workforce.
• Liaison for MILB managing stadium operations, special event organization, game day marketing and promotions.
• Designed and developed marketing pieces for promote the upcoming schedule, designed July 2011 cover for Cougar’s Gazette Magazine
• Performed scoreboard operation including managing images, working in partnership with video-cam operator for live feeds during games, and assisting with in-game promotions and fan interactions

Romeoville, IL

• Developed and implemented various marketing campaigns such as theme nights, fan clubs, pre-game promotions, and in game entertainment resulting in a 25% increase in attendance
• Designed marketing flyers to meet promotional deadlines, created and managed video board images, managed video board setup and in game operation, and managed in game music

Greater Chicago Area

• Developed creative, and fun activities to engage players aged 6-14 while teaching baseball basics during week long instructional camps
• Managed assistant coaches, parent relations and all on site camp communications
• Performed a variety of duties required to maintain and operate a baseball and basketball facility

River Grove, IL

• Assisted in the maintenance of the athletic facilities and grounds and help prepare facilities for athletic events
• Worked in scoreboard operations, announcing players, and managing the concession s during collegiate events
• Liaison to visiting teams and officials during home games.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

B.A., Sports Management

Activities and Societies: Baseball Team, assistant to athletic directorMinor in Marketing, and Business Administration

Associates In Arts, Emphisis On Sports Management And Wellness

Activities and Societies: Baseball Team, ranked 18th in the nationTeam Captain sophomore year

Education record