•2nd hire on business development team•Facilitates full sales cycle including prospecting, pitching, campaign creation, negotiating, and servicing across podcasts, social, live streams, and experiential•Conjures up dynamic, uniquely-branded segments and customized campaigns•Collaborates amongst heads of content, social media, and production to galvanize growth, activating $1.5 million across national network

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•Forged relationships with over 130 accounts at one time, including locally owned businesses, national brands, international conglomerates, official MiLB accounts, USL signage contacts, and all media personnel•95% partner renewal rate from 2018 season to 2019 season•Achieved overall, new business, and renewal budget goals in 2018 and 2019 seasons•Streamlined prospecting process and category analysis within department•Orchestrated big (category alignment) and small picture (service checkpoints) execution for highest revenue-per-capita club in USL Championship and Triple-A• Collaborated with all departments (marketing, ticket sales, social, media relations, design, operations, etc.) to activate entire scope of 360-degree focused partnerships•Worked in-tandem with design team in the development of new partnership proposal decks and full-scope tangible promotional elements for partners•Created original content for team LinkedIn accounts showcasing partner accomplishments and programs, advertising opportunities, and organizational culture•Oversaw hiring and growth of department's seasonal and internship positions•Responsible for onboarding new software systems internally amongst departments and within partnerships•Took on additional roles of team store oversight (inventory management, Instagram promotion, coordinating promo codes across platforms) and capturing match-day content (Facebook Live, IG story) during COVID-19 pandemic

 Worked together with organization to strengthen new team in Years 2 and 3 of existence Collaborated with department to grow new sport within Reno/Sparks region thus bringing along new partners while strengthening existing relationships Grew stadium social media accounts through engaging and showcasing front office staff persona  Oversaw internship program for department

 Held over 130 corporate accounts at one time ranging including nationally-known brands, official Minor League Baseball accounts, and all local media personnel 95% partner renewal rate from 2018 season to 2019 season  Hit overall, new business, and renewal team budget goal in 2018 season Prepared sponsorship assets including proposal decks, up-to-date inventory sheets, and proof of performance reports Brainstormed new and creative partnership items for department to utilize as well as tangible promotional elements for prospective partners Helped to spearhead onboarding of new sponsorship inventory software