Patrick B. Summers Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston Area

Hired to drive the NEWMAC’s growth by establishing a new conference vision; improving infrastructure. Accountable for strategic planning; budgeting; championship administration; compliance; strategic partnerships; community and media relations; and office operations. Interpreter and enforcer of NCAA Division III championship rules, bylaws and policies. :: Lead Presidents Council and Directors Group through the evaluation of expanding the conference membership. Included researching potential… Show more Hired to drive the NEWMAC’s growth by establishing a new conference vision; improving infrastructure. Accountable for strategic planning; budgeting; championship administration; compliance; strategic partnerships; community and media relations; and office operations. Interpreter and enforcer of NCAA Division III championship rules, bylaws and policies. :: Lead Presidents Council and Directors Group through the evaluation of expanding the conference membership. Included researching potential institutions, coordinating in person meetings with athletic departments and college presidents. Conference expanded by adding its first new full member since 1998, and associate members in men’s lacrosse and rowing. Presidents also approved the addition of the conference’s 20th sport, football, as well as four associate members in football. :: Implemented a series of brand initiatives designed to raise awareness and improve the organization’s reputation, designed a new brand identity, and implemented new PR outreach programs. :: Collaborated with Presidents Council, Directors Group and other conference constituencies to developed a five-year strategic plan (2014-2019).:: Organized the New England Division III Commissioners in the integration and negotiation of officiating services in the sports of baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.:: Established Inaugural New England Football Bowl Game. Collaborated with Division III New England Football commissioners to develop policies and procedures for participating teams. :: Maintaining fiscal responsibility of conference budget. Introduced five-year budget projections and reduced operating cost by 10 percent in first year. :: Responsible for enforcing and interpreting NCAA Division III and NEWMAC bylaws, policies and procedures. :: Initiated process to incorporate conference office and to gain proper designation as a 501(c) and tax-exempt. Show less

Developed brand and consulting philosophy centered around ethical business practices. Provide wide-ranging consulting services focused on driving business growth through customer service and staff development excellence. Services include developing customer service policies, creating business plans, assessing technology needs, reviewing HR functions, and evaluating VC opportunities. Focus on small businesses, start-ups and non-profits.Selected projects::: Created… Show more Developed brand and consulting philosophy centered around ethical business practices. Provide wide-ranging consulting services focused on driving business growth through customer service and staff development excellence. Services include developing customer service policies, creating business plans, assessing technology needs, reviewing HR functions, and evaluating VC opportunities. Focus on small businesses, start-ups and non-profits.Selected projects::: Created strategies for maximizing technology resources of the Northeast-10 Conference, including website redesign, process for maintaining computers, and integrating new technology. :: Assisted Tippingpoint Labs in rebranding services and implementing new sales strategy that reduced sales process and lead time, as well as helping them in future activities to increase pipeline and touch points.:: Designed and relaunched Lindsey Hoskins and Associates website. Created a fresher more dynamic web page that focused on delivering the company's mission and philosophy directly to key constituents. :: Launched and designed The Savvy Saddle's website. Assisted in the formation of the company including corporate structure and marketing collateral. Show less

Rockville, Md

Promoted to direct operations and strategy. Established goals for all departments, including Operations, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience. Hired and retained staff, developed and negotiated contracts, set up and recruited personnel for Board of Advisors, and implemented investor plan. Managed HR programs, including professional development and benefits.:: Brought PrestoSports to the next level of success, competing successfully with industry leaders.::… Show more Promoted to direct operations and strategy. Established goals for all departments, including Operations, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience. Hired and retained staff, developed and negotiated contracts, set up and recruited personnel for Board of Advisors, and implemented investor plan. Managed HR programs, including professional development and benefits.:: Brought PrestoSports to the next level of success, competing successfully with industry leaders.:: Reached profitability and sales of $1 million 2 years ahead of schedule. Implemented social media strategies, increased brand awareness, and shifted strategic sales focus to penetrate Division I market.:: Achieved 400% increase in number of Division I clients serviced, including Yale, Harvard, Brown, and Butler, by recruiting and hiring top talent, including VP of Sales & Marketing. :: Grew the company from 1 client to 192 clients; expanded staff from 2 to 21 employees.:: Signed advertising deal and referral deal with CBS Sports that resulted in increases for both revenues and number of clients. Cultivated strategic partnerships with the NCAA, D3Sports, Turfer Athletic, Stretch Internet, B2 Networks, Penn Atlantic, and Stat Crew. Show less

Cape Cod, Ma

Progressed through series of increasingly responsible positions. As Assistant Commissioner, conducted 116 championships across 32 sports. Selected teams based on championship guidelines/regulations, managed all host institutions, reviewed and administered budgets, and served on several governing committees, including the Board of Directors. Managed all aspects of conference technologies, and played key role in securing sponsorship deals. :: Contributed to the signing of one of the… Show more Progressed through series of increasingly responsible positions. As Assistant Commissioner, conducted 116 championships across 32 sports. Selected teams based on championship guidelines/regulations, managed all host institutions, reviewed and administered budgets, and served on several governing committees, including the Board of Directors. Managed all aspects of conference technologies, and played key role in securing sponsorship deals. :: Contributed to the signing of one of the largest corporate signing packages in the past 10 years. Co-authored proposal that led to a $2.1 million award in United States Olympic Committee grants.:: Established the Asa S. Bushnell Alumni Association, the Dean’s Internship to Executive Director of Athletics at Wheaton College, and the Athletic Networking Liaison position for the college’s Filene Center for Academic Advising and Career Services.:: Launched the initial ECAC website, resulting in improvements for communicating with the media, membership, and governing bodies. :: Awarded NCAA bid for 6 years for the Division II National Indoor Track and Field Championship by producing the conference’s most profitable revenues and inner-city outreach programs.:: Improved service to membership and officials while saving almost $50K per year by overhauling the process for scheduling 6,000 officials across 24 sports. Led 9-month project to transition paper-based manual process to fully automated online system. Show less

Norton, Ma

Organized pre-season materials for returning fall athletes * Assisted in scheduling and contracting intercollegiate contests for 17 varsity sports * Event coordinator and facility manager for the Haas Athletic Center * Developed promotional and recruiting materials

Mclean, Va

Managed daily operations of the varsity and junior varsity tennis teams * Coached team to an undefeated regular season (11-0) * Taught fundamental offensive and defensive skills to basketball team

Potomac, Md

Assisted director of athletics with preseason logistics * Managed facility scheduling and events preparation * Organized and managed practices for fall and spring tennis teams * Developed guard fundamentals and defensive schemes for basketball team

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Member of the Asian Students Association, Student Government, Varsity Letter Winner and Captain, Sports Editor.

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Member of the Asian Students Association, Student Government, Varsity Letter Winner and Captain, Sports Editor.

Education record

Activities and Societies: President of Student Council, Letter Winner and Captain, Debate Team, Drama and Stage Crew