Founded and leads Hubble Partnerships, a premier professional sales & consulting organization. In addition to securing naming rights, jersey sponsorships and premium seating inventory, Hubble works with clients to strategize and develop successful pre-sales marketing campaigns and sell top-tier sponsorship assets. Hubble also negotiates sports teams’ media rights and optimizes their licensing revenue. This array of work experience can be tailored and is purposefully structured to raise each… Show more Founded and leads Hubble Partnerships, a premier professional sales & consulting organization. In addition to securing naming rights, jersey sponsorships and premium seating inventory, Hubble works with clients to strategize and develop successful pre-sales marketing campaigns and sell top-tier sponsorship assets. Hubble also negotiates sports teams’ media rights and optimizes their licensing revenue. This array of work experience can be tailored and is purposefully structured to raise each organization’s profile as a community asset and strong regional economic driver and civic partner. Show less

Led Partnerships & Business Development department during the team’s successful MLS expansion franchise bid and managed its transition into an MLS club (from the USL). This work included the acquisition of FC Cincinnati’s inaugural MLS Kit Sponsorship (with regional health system, Mercy Health). That deal played a key role in the club being awarded an expansion MLS franchise. Also negotiated team’s training center naming rights partnership and secured substantial future stadium partnership… Show more Led Partnerships & Business Development department during the team’s successful MLS expansion franchise bid and managed its transition into an MLS club (from the USL). This work included the acquisition of FC Cincinnati’s inaugural MLS Kit Sponsorship (with regional health system, Mercy Health). That deal played a key role in the club being awarded an expansion MLS franchise. Also negotiated team’s training center naming rights partnership and secured substantial future stadium partnership revenue. As a member of the club’s senior leadership team, reported directly to the organization’s president with budget, staff management, and sponsorship fulfillment oversight and responsibilities. Show less

Developing marketing partnerships that are unique to each advertising partner and their brand. iHeart Media is home to 700 WLW and WEBN, and is the radio play-by-home for the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, University of Cincinnati Athletics, Xavier Basketball, and UK Athletics. iHeart Media also connects businesses with key demographic segments through a diverse station lineup, including KISS 107, 55KRC, ESPN1530, Fox Sports 1360, The Project, and 102.3 The Beat.

Responsible for P/L for Miami IMG Sports Marketing, the official multimedia rights holder for Miami University Athletics, and a division of IMG College. Negotiated and sold multimedia sponsorships to businesses across the region, including Cincinnati, Dayton, Oxford, Hamilton, and SE Indiana. Also created several new sponsorship assets, including the installation of a new LED Fascia Ribbon Board at hockey arena resulting in incremental revenue growth. Oversaw Miami IMG Sports… Show more Responsible for P/L for Miami IMG Sports Marketing, the official multimedia rights holder for Miami University Athletics, and a division of IMG College. Negotiated and sold multimedia sponsorships to businesses across the region, including Cincinnati, Dayton, Oxford, Hamilton, and SE Indiana. Also created several new sponsorship assets, including the installation of a new LED Fascia Ribbon Board at hockey arena resulting in incremental revenue growth. Oversaw Miami IMG Sports Network and its affiliate stations. Network coverage included football, basketball, and hockey across radio and television. Managed sales team, support staff, and gameday activation team.Developed and published new Gameday Magazine for Football and Men's Basketball that resulted in 30% ad revenue growth.Member of Miami Athletics Senior Advisory Council Show less

Lead salesman for Xavier Sports Properties, a division of Learfield Sports and multimedia rights holder for Xavier AthleticsResponsible for the negotiation and sales of integrated marketing partnership to businesses in the greater Cincinnati DMA. Partnerships were designed to leverage the Xavier Athletics' brand and meet the unique business development objectives of each client.Achieved national “Heavy Hitter” Sales award with Learfield Sports.

Lead Saleman for account team responsible for selling new construction materials to residential home builders in Ohio Valley Region.Closed $6.1M in sales for 2008. Year-over-year sales growth of 23%, despite a severely depressed new home construction market.Earned national “Top 25” sales ranking for publicly traded company with sales force in excess of 350.Achieved $4.98M in sales for 2007 - surpassing budget goals by 20.2%.Averaged 31% year-over-year sales… Show more Lead Saleman for account team responsible for selling new construction materials to residential home builders in Ohio Valley Region.Closed $6.1M in sales for 2008. Year-over-year sales growth of 23%, despite a severely depressed new home construction market.Earned national “Top 25” sales ranking for publicly traded company with sales force in excess of 350.Achieved $4.98M in sales for 2007 - surpassing budget goals by 20.2%.Averaged 31% year-over-year sales growth for years 2004-2006.Managed all aspects of five-person sales-support team, including budget and supervisory responsibilities.Negotiated commodity-based lumber pricing agreements with residential home builders. Show less

Responsible for securing incremental sponsorship sales revenue for 20,000 seat outdoor concert venue

Director of Marketing Partnerships and lead salesman for national sports and entertainment marketing firm’s Greater Cincinnati territory. Operated and managed firm’s downtown Cincinnati office, including supervision of staff. Negotiated and sold venue sponsorship programs and premium seating programs on behalf of clients. Local clients included Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH) and The Cincinnati Reds.Instrumental in increasing Xavier University’s 2000-2001 athletic… Show more Director of Marketing Partnerships and lead salesman for national sports and entertainment marketing firm’s Greater Cincinnati territory. Operated and managed firm’s downtown Cincinnati office, including supervision of staff. Negotiated and sold venue sponsorship programs and premium seating programs on behalf of clients. Local clients included Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH) and The Cincinnati Reds.Instrumental in increasing Xavier University’s 2000-2001 athletic sponsorship revenue at the Cintas Center to over $1M – a 400% increase from the previous year.Responsible for the creation of the marketing materials utilized in the sponsorship sales campaign at the Cintas Center at Xavier University.Acted as on-site liaison between the firm and clients.Involved in the creation of special marketing division responsible for the development of communication materials used in the premium seating sales for the Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ball Park.Member of Reds Select Premium Seat Sales team responsible for 100% sellout of Luxury Suites at Great American Ball Park. Sellout was accomplished 22 months in advance of ballpark opening. Along with president of firm, brokered a 30-year, $72M naming rights deal between Great American Insurance and members of The Cincinnati Reds ownership group.Delivered effective sales presentations to numerous CEOs and marketing executives in the Greater Cincinnati business community.Sold comprehensive sponsorship deals to a varied base of industry sponsors on behalf of Xavier University. Sponsorships included signage, radio, digital assets, luxury suite and premium seating agreements. Show less