Shinya Sangu Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Commercial Real Estate

Forest Hills, New York

・Represented and managed Major League Baseball players as a certified agent.・Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans for athlete clients to maximize earning potentials, and sourced, negotiated, and serviced sponsorship & endorsement deals.・Assisted Japanese corporate clients in expanding business operations into the U.S.・Served as clients’ sales representative, and promoted brands & products: yielded $48K/year in profit.・Developed innovative training programs for Japanese corporate clients by utilizing deep-rooted relationships with global sports entities (MLB, NFL, NBA, MLS, facilities, marketing & entertainment companies, sporting-goods manufacturers, etc.): yielded $60K/year in profit.・Marketed distinctive sponsorship opportunities to potential Japanese corporate clients by working closely with preeminent sports properties in the U.S.・Developed and implemented clients’ social media strategies which brought brands & products directly to target customers.・Conduct Athlete Management/Representation classes at educational institutions in both Japan and U.S.・Acted as an IT device broker and negotiated sales with buyers: yielded $120K/year in profit.・Directly supervised 3+ subordinates.

Forest Hills, New York

・Assisted in wide range of duties including day-to-day personal services for MLB clients and statistical analysis for MLB arbitration & free agency. ・Acted as a liaison between athlete clients and media/corporate sponsors. ・Handled the responsibilities of writing, preparing, and reviewing media guides/publications/articles for athlete clients.・Provided athlete clients with sound financial planning - asset management, investments, real estate, bill paying, life/auto/renter/umbrella insurance, tax return preparation, etc. - by collaborating with financial advisers/private bankers/CPAs.・Procured nonimmigrant visas/permanent residency for athlete clients & families by working with immigration lawyers.・Managed presence in company's social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, wrote blog posts about the latest trends in U.S. sports industry, and developed a sports business-related web portal.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

・Determined potential needs from Japanese sport-related corporate clients by conducting comparative analyses on U.S. and Japanese management practices in sport industries.・Created reports based on findings of studies & analyses, and prepared recommendations for clients on how to implement new sport management systems, procedures and organizational changes.・Maintained and developed business relationships with sport agents/managers/consultants, sport organizations, educational institutions, and facilities in both Japan and the U.S. to keep abreast of the latest development in sport management methods & practice.・Continuously informed Japanese corporate clients of the current status & development of labor, employment, sports law, and collective bargaining procedures in the U.S. sport industry.・Analyzed the relationships & involvement of various constituents in sport industry in the U.S., including sport broadcasting, licensing, endorsements, internet marketing, and athletes/teams/leagues/stadiums.・Enlisted expert advice and consultation in each relevant field to meet clients’ needs.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

・Gathered data and analyzed the latest marketing methods in regards to internet marketing, licensing, endorsements, etc.・Conducted detailed feasibility study, industry research, and trend analyses, and developed and implemented various marketing strategies for Japanese corporate clients.・Reported results and recommended solutions to senior management and Japanese corporate clients.・Assisted Japanese Professional Baseball teams in scouting and acquiring Major/Minor League Baseball players by traveling extensively, and collecting, analyzing, and evaluating statistical data.・Served as an interpreter for Japanese corporate clients on arranged field research trips.・Coordinated business trips and created itineraries for senior management.・Developed and organized expense reports.

Bs, Sport & Entertainment Management

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude・Sport & Entertainment Management Club: Discussed the latest trends in sports & entertainment.

School Of Engineering, Department Of Materials Science And Engineering