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Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

• Analyze and update company Great Plains Accounting System to maintain vendor and subcontractor records to ensure tax reporting compliance.• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain missing data in accounting system.• Perform other special projects as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Served as a Marketing and Product Development Intern for the Baltimore Orioles directly reporting to the Manager of Product Development. Primarily focused on tasks pertaining to the product portfolio and project management. Accomplishments included:- Assisted with the development and enhancement of the team’s primary products including ticketing products, promotions, theme nights, sweepstakes, and special offers. - Conducted market research to benchmark Major League Baseball Clubs and other professional teams and produced product overviews to document their team membership, ticketing, premium seating and promotional themes for use by the organization to identify market opportunities and enhance current products.- Assisted in the creation and development of the 2023 promotional schedule, supporting in the ideation and design process of promotional items. Additionally, assisted with the development of 2023 membership products and promotional giveaways for the Sarasota, Florida staff.- Developed and maintained database of available promotional items, while coordinating status with third party vendors. - Assessed storage supplies and monitored delivery of promotional items for multiple franchise departments.- Supported game preparation with any product and/or marketing initiatives while working with various departments to coordinate distribution of promotional items for special events including LGBTQ+ Pride Night, Fan Appreciation Weekend, and sponsored/partner nights.- Assisted in the planning of cross-functional meetings to help drive collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the organization.

Augusta, Georgia

Served as an Active Sales Attendant at Augusta National’s Main Golf Shop for the 86th edition of the Masters Golf Tournament. Accomplishments included: - Assisted thousands of patrons with their merchandise purchases primarily selling activewear and Augusta National Women’s Amateur merchandise.- Provided excellent customer service and assisted customers providing answers and recommendations in a fast-paced environment.- Collaborated with backroom stockers and operations staff to coordinate the replenishing and rearrangement of the sales floor.- Organized merchandise materials, supported event operations, and provided support to other store departments during peak hours as needed.

Frederick, Maryland, United States

Served as a Marketing and Promotions Intern for the Summer 2021 season in the inaugural Major League Baseball Draft League working in all aspects of the organization to gain an advanced understanding of the business. Accomplishments included:- Assignments included assisting sales team by making cold calls for special events building new and maintaining current relationships, setting up for group events, and serving as a liaison for groups on gamedays.- Assignments on non-gamedays included assisting marketing staff in preparation for next homestand and upcoming events, maintaining storage of promotional items and giveaways, and assisting all departments as needed- Other game day assignments included spearheading in-game promotions and game presentation, interacting with fans to provide entertainment between innings and throughout the game, and actively participating in community outreach programs such as supervising 50/50 raffles benefitting local charities. Additionally, occasionally was responsible for operating the scoreboard, updating game notes for the press box, providing customer service at the team store and Guest Services Stand, and providing support to grounds crew, stadium operations, and elsewhere as needed.- Selected by Marketing Director and General Manager to implement my gameday “Keys Throwback Night” idea where I oversaw all marketing and promotional activities and led 12 interns in organizing and executing game presentation.- Promoted the Keys at various events and promotions in the community, including once serving as Team Mascot.

Clarksburg, Maryland

Served as Sales Associate for outlet store selling luxury clothing, exceeded daily (up to $1,000) and weekly (up to $2,500) sales goals. In year two, exceeded daily (up to $2,000) and weekly (up to $5,000) sales goals, selling both men’s and women’s clothing. Provided exceptional one-on-one customer service and assisted customers in finding the right products. Unpacked shipments, stocked sales floor and backroom, and fulfilled mail orders for nation-wide shipments. Provided veteran store sales experience during transition to new manager.

Clarksburg, Maryland

Served as Sales Associate for outlet store selling luxury clothing, exceeded daily (up to $1,000) and weekly (up to $2,500) sales goals. Provided exceptional one-on-one customer service and assisted customers in finding the right products. Unpacked shipments, stocked sales floor and backroom, and fulfilled mail orders for nation-wide shipments.

Rockville, Maryland

Served as youth umpire for ages 8 to 18 year old baseball leagues in the Rockville Baseball Association (RBBA). Started with instructional leagues than was progressively promoted to older leagues that followed high school federation rules. Based on success, was requested to work invitational Fourth of July and other travel tournaments.

Bachelors Of Science, Sport And Entertainment Management

Activities and Societies: Dean's Honor Roll List - Fall 2018, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 President's Honor Roll List - Fall 2019

High School Diploma