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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Top executive at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, a venture jointly owned by the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. Reported to senior-level executives within both organizations and oversaw the business operations of Major and Minor League Spring Training as well as each club's year-round player development and injury rehab facilities.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Tought undergraduate-level course, The Business of Minor League Sports, during the Fall semester.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Tought graduate-level course in Sports Revenue Management and Pricing Strategy during each Spring semester.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Reporting directly to Cal Ripken, Jr., oversaw the day-to-day business operations of the Aberdeen IronBirds, 'Class-A' affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, as well as Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium and Double Play Dining, the organization’s corporately owned and operated concessionaire which serviced all Ripken Baseball entities.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Worked with senior level executives from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox to oversee Spring Training sales, marketing, broadcasting, production and fan experience at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.- Oversaw budgeting and P/L for the following departments: - Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Public and Community Relations, Broadcast and Production- Developed annual organizational Strategic Plan containing "road map" of business operations, sales and marketing strategy and budget- Directed design and production of all marketing pieces and messaging- Engaged local media outlets and marketing partners to promote the Dodgers and White Sox Spring Training brand- Hired, managed and trained local sales staff (Corporate Partnerships and Ticketing)- Oversaw in-house stadium production as well as MLB.TV streaming webcasts- Responsible for prospecting new non-Spring Training events including concerts, themed races and outdoor festivals- Worked with MLBAM to manage web and digital marketing opportunities for Spring Training and non-Spring Training events

Goodyear, Arizona

In this role I was responsible for over a 30% growth in new corporate partnership revenues as well as a revamped in-game promotions and entertainment structure.

Greater New York City Area

Directed staff of six full time account executives that ranked first in total attendance for Minor League Baseball's short-season classification as well as in the New York - Penn League.Staff was responsible for generating over $3,000,000 in annual revenue across 38 regular season baseball games as well as TNA Wrestling show and multiple concerts.

World Ice Events produces theatrical ice skating productions designed for theater, arena and tent environments, as well as corporate events, conferences and meetings. I was hired to produce "Stand Up For Life starring Oksana Baiul", an ice show to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.Oversaw all ticketing and sponsorship sales as well as casting and on-ice production.

Responsible for selling corporate partnerships for MSG's three signature properties; the NBA's New York Knicks, NHL's New York Rangers and WNBA's New York Liberty.Also sold and managed partnerships for MSG Entertainment, including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Cirque du Soleil's Wintuk, as well as MSG Media's MSG Network and family of websites.

Originally hired as a Sales Manager and was promoted to Director, Corporate Partnerships. In my time on Staten Island, sales revenues grew from $800,000 to $1.2 MM and sponsorship portfolio added new six-figure partnerships with seven regional and national companies. Additionally, oversaw the newly created Sponsorship Services department that was added to manage our rapid expansion and development.

College level internship at MLB Properties working under SVP, Corporate Sales & Marketing.Responsible for creating department video library as well as distribution of MLB sponsor post-season ticket inventory.

Oversaw all clubhouse operations for Texas Rangers AA team during inaugural season at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. Also managed clubhouse at Surprise Recreation Complex, in Arizona, during Arizona Rookie League.

Msa, Sport Administration

Bs, Sports Management

Activities and Societies: NYU Sports Business Society