Provide one-on-one client management services to professional athletes. Prospect, pitch, and negotiate speaking engagements, advertising endorsements, and product and marketing deals. Partner with client representatives and affiliates including agents, financial managers, the NFL and its player relations team.Select Accomplishments:—Played a leading role in establishing and growing a highly marketable brand for Jerry Rice, securing TV and film appearances such as Church Girl and Law & Order, and negotiating key endorsement deals with Nike (including a tribute shoe), ESPN and more. —Partnered with agent of 49ers quarterback and client Jeff Garcia to create uniquely tailored deals and endorsements, securing a variety of partnership alliances and appearances.—Identified a strategic partnership and long-term revenue opportunity with Van Heusen—accepting initial event offer at below market rate, and fostering a relationship that led to a 5+-year relationship and $600k+ in revenues.—Oversaw and managed events, endorsements, and charitable gifts for the Jerry Rice 127 Foundation, identifying and recommending opportunities, and planning and executing special events, fundraisers, and ceremonies.—Played an integral role in the start-up and launch of a multimedia center at the 49ers Academy—the 8 to 80 Zone, partnering with Steve Young and his Foundation, Do-it-Yourself TV, and HP.—Cultivated a relationship with the USA Men’s Olympic Curling team, managing the production of a fundraiser and a PSA for Vernon Davis as its honorary captain—that led to a repeat invitation at Sochi.—Led the recruitment and hiring of personnel, such as publicists, finance managers, and household staff, partnering with each client to define and communicate preferences and budget.—Planned and executed a variety of marketing events, including the Hall of Fame Induction for Jerry Rice, coordinating with third-parties, and managing travel, schedules, and speaking points.

Recruited to start up and lead the client management division of this newly launched, full-service sports and entertainment company. Developed new business and partnered closely with client agents on contracts and legal negotiations.Select Accomplishments:—Played a key leadership role in the start up and launch of a client management practice, directing and overseeing the development and execution of brand strategies for professional athletes.—Led the client management activities for a number of professional athletes in the NFL including Jerry Rice, Vernon Davis, Chris (Beanie) Wells, and DeSean Jackson, ensuring contract fulfillment for celebrity endorsements, coordinating appearances, directing marketing campaigns, attending photo shoots, and executing social media strategies.—Contributed to the recruiting and hiring of client management teams, acting as a liaison between parties such as financial managers, publicists, marketing representatives, and media contacts.—Integrated and managed ~50 clients and a client management professional—following the company’s acquisition of a sports-marketing agency, coordinating and managing day-to-day business operations and client affairs.

Managed and executed new and existing community outreach and relationship programs. Planned, managed, and executed game-day marketing operations, sponsor promotions, and client entertainment.Select Accomplishments:—Played an integral role in the development and execution of the 49ers Bocce Ball Tournament—that has grown into an annual event and garnered the attention and participation of John Madden.—Planned and executed a variety of special events and fundraisers, including the 49ers Foundation Annual Golf Tournament, coordinating player participation and sponsorship amenity fulfillment.

Hired into a part-time college co-op position, and following graduation, became a full-time buyer and procurement analyst—procuring products, and administering contracts. Managed relationships with a variety of suppliers, internal sales, and customer service representatives.