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Driving the expansion of LaunchPad Golf in the United States.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Led 8-year effort to renovate Target Center arena. Included legislative campaign, city negotiations, design & construction process.
• Completed $200MM+ in real estate development and acquisitions.
• Spearheaded the transformational re-development of “Block E” into the teams’ award-winning training center and headquarters at Mayo Clinic Square.
• Oversaw the selection process, acquisition of, and the management of the organization's G-League franchise, the Iowa Wolves. Team ranks as top five business performer in 29-team league.
• Led the creation of the organization's esports start-up (and fourth franchise) T-Wolves. Gaming which won the NBA2K League national championship in its inaugural season.
• Led the first rebranding of the team's franchises in 22 years, including the widely acclaimed uniform program -including the 2019 Prince uniform.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Negotiated 47 television and radio contracts valued at $500MM+
• Named top 100 CMO's on twitter by two separate publications
• Managed $28MM P&L
• Led a staff of 90 FSE and 100 PTE across 12 departments and 21 disciplines
• Took over retail merchandise operations and increased sales 600% in two years
• Developed one of sports' first business analytics department

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Team crisis manger -including 26 coach/GM changes and 30+ player incidents
• Pioneered team-content creation by developing Wolves Vision which produced regularly scheduled (multi- platform) content that was distributed by "owned" channels directly to fans
• Led teams effort to develop social media platforms -now surpassing 18MM+ followers
• Created the team's first dedicated digital department
• Became second team in the NBA to launch a mobile ap

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• One of the first non-sports communications leader of any NBA team
• Developed proactive approach to media relations that increased media impressions by 600% YOY
• Redesigned Timberwolves website and became first NBA team to utilize Macromedia Flash
• Became one of the first pro sports teams to post regular-scheduled video content on its website

New York, NY, US

Co-created and co-directed one of the agency's largest and most visible accounts, an $12 million "Target Market" adolescent tobacco prevention campaign for the Minnesota Department of Health. Strategy focused on reducing teen smoking by empowering youth and building a grassroots organization of 40,000 teens that exceeded its goal by 800%. The campaign.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Built three Midwest state coalitions to advance legislative agendas and assisted in legislative efforts.

St Paul, Minnesota, US

Directly managed four areas of the campaign: Field, Political, Greater MN Media and Scheduling. Developed strategies and tactics as well as managing a staff of 25. Also included briefing the candidate prior to appearances and establishing constituency groups that advised the campaign on policy positions.

Washington, US

Developed statewide strategies and tactics for Minnesota's presidential campaign and other Democratic candidates on the general election ballot. Responsible for coordinating field activities and represented the campaign at candidate forums, community meetings, political rallies and college classes. Served as campaign spokesperson in limited television and.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, US

Directed the strategic long-range planning of the Attorney General's schedule, managing greater Minnesota media relations efforts and building statewide support for the Attorney General's landmark lawsuit against the Tobacco companies. Duties also included staffing the Attorney General, assisting in inter-governmental affairs and supporting the passage of.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Supervised the preparation and logistical coordination of sites for Presidential, Vice Presidential or First Lady visits, speeches and events. Worked closely with White House staff, United States Secret Service, local/national/international press, and served as White House liaison to politicians and business leaders prior to and during visits.

Washington, DC, US

Managed the reelection efforts of Congressman Oberstar and was the only Minnesota Democratic campaign to increase their winning percentage in 1994. Served as campaign spokesman with media and developed a coordinated campaign plan for the U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and 24 state legislative races. Coordinated staff of six.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, US

Assisted Senator Solon and Committee Administrator in scheduling committee hearings and writing legislative summaries. Also staffed the Senator and was responsible for legislative research and constituent correspondence.

Led the campaign efforts in Minnesota's eighth congressional district. Included coordinating with other statewide and local campaigns to advance the presidential ticket. Served as local liaison for candidate visits by Al Gore, Tipper Gore and the Arkansas Travelers. Served as local campaign spokesman for media interviews and public speaking engagements.

Washington, DC, US

U.S. Representative James L Oberstar MN-8

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