"Yesterday's home runs don't win today's games"​ - Babe RuthCURRENTLY: Managing entertainment & corporate travel, projects, partnerships, & events as a consultantPREVIOUSLY:Business Development, Sponsorships, and Event Management in the sports & entertainment industry- Monitored/managed terms of clients' sport sponsorships with professional teams & leagues, streamlining execution & fulfillment of contractual assets- Secured, tracked, and evaluated prominent media advertisements & signage deliverables in the NBA- Maximized clients' exposure opportunities within given budget through strategic packaging & brand integration then utilizing learnings to propose & negotiate more lucrative deals- Drove new business leads & retention with successful pitches, generating more revenue and exceeding financial targets- Responded to RFPs alongside creative/design teams to high-profile brands under tight deadlines- Strategized & directed content development across company marketing efforts including client pitches, case studies, and social media- Spearheaded/supported the conception, production & execution of sponsored and original events for clients such as Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Labatt Blue, and Energy Constellation- Managed athlete appearances & liaising with clients, agency partners, vendors, and venue operators to facilitate planning through execution, on time & on budget- Oversaw strategic partnerships and business development for Sneaker Con under Endeavor Properties- Facilitated deals across numerous markets in North American, EMEA, and APAC regions - expanding business into new territories - Negotiated, secured, and fulfilled revenue-generating partnerships with Pepsi, Marriott, Adidas, Caterpillar, Stadium Goods, and more