Thomas Dreisbach Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Establish and maintain relationships with USA Hockey’s District, Affiliate, local association and industry leaders.
• Provide support to local leadership on growing 8 & under hockey through the development of tools, best practices, program development and leveraging data.
• Attend Affiliate and association meetings, both in person and virtually, throughout the country to foster relationships and engage the audience with growth initiatives and leadership development opportunities.
• Help coordinate and administer several events, initiatives and educational programs including, but not limited to; Try Hockey for Free, Welcome Back Week, Girls’ Hockey Weekend, Learn to Play, the Hattrick Growth.
• Maintain, expand upon, and promote the Club Excellence online portal and related association support tools to assist local leaders in providing governance best practices and leading their organizations with intent.
• Maintain, expand upon and promote the Find Hockey Near You and Try Hockey For Free online platforms to assist with local association grassroots growth.

Newark, New Jersey, United States

• Remove snow buildup from the playing surface during 6 television timeouts throughout each game.
• Set up and break down game day infrastructure including benches, runners, shovels, buckets, nets, and National Anthem rug.
• Execute on-ice partnership activations during intermissions.
• Monitor ice conditions and communicate any issues with the ice to the Head Ice Technician.

New York, New York, United States

• Manage every aspect of the Chapter’s endurance program responsible for raising over $350,000 annually through participation in events including marathons, half marathons, cycling events, triathlons, and obstacle races.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with more than 100 Team ALS athletes, donors, volunteers, and advocates providing individualized support as needed.
• Oversee the Chapter volunteer program by recruiting, retaining, and managing event day responsibilities for more than 200 volunteers.
• Support the Chapter’s tent pole events – virtually and in person – including the annual golf outing, gala, health symposium, and Walk to Defeat ALS program.
• Serve as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee responsible for educating staff and advocating for cultural best practices both internally and within the ALS community.

Newark, New Jersey

• Grew and diversified New Jersey’s hockey community through Hockey is for Everyone partnerships and initiatives that promote and celebrate Black Hockey, Girls & Women’s Hockey, Disabled Hockey, and Pride Hockey.
• Increased youth hockey participation in USA Hockey’s Atlantic Affiliate through the Devils Learn to Play program.
• Worked in partnership with 130 high school ice hockey programs to plan and execute initiatives throughout the season including Captains’ Night, monthly player recognition programs, the NJSIAA Ice Hockey Championships.
• Managed relationships with over 140 Street Devils Centers that introduce over one thousand kids to floor hockey annually.
• Oversaw partnerships with the NHL, NHLPA, USA Hockey, corporate partners, local rink rinks, youth hockey clubs, community groups, and municipalities throughout New Jersey.
• Supported education initiatives including NJ DEVIL’S School Assembly and EverFi’s Future Goals - Hockey Scholar program.

Newark, New Jersey

• Grew and maintained the youth hockey database by creating streamlined program registration processes.
• Served as the day-to-day contact for over 50 community rink partners throughout USA Hockey’s Atlantic Affiliate.
• Supported the planning and execution of more than 80 youth hockey events at the Prudential Center, community rink partners, and Street Devils Centers.

East Rutherford, New Jersey

• Created content that was used across all digital platforms.
• Assisted with event day operations including press operations, ticket distribution, and fan engagement.
• Monitored the Stadium’s social media platforms during events to flag guest service needs and enhance the guest experience.
• Compiled daily media clips and presented them to senior leadership.
• Assisted the Special Events Department with event day hospitality needs

West Orange, New Jersey

• Aided golfers by providing equipment maintenance, club selection, and strategic course advice in a professional manner.
• Cultivated personal and professional relationships with club members and guests by ensuring a positive recreational experience.

Denville, New Jersey

• Provided age-appropriate skill development to over 20 athletes between the ages of 6 and 19.
• Evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of divers to provide constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.

Denville, New Jersey

• Maintained the safety of all beach patrons.
• Provided first aid and lifesaving care when needed.

Parsippany, New Jersey

• Assisted the Head Greenskeepers in all aspects of golf turf management to provide a challenging, fair, and beautiful course for club members and guests.

Lakeview Elementary School

• Supervised children in after-school activities and homework completion
• Provided excellent customer service

Bachelor'S Degree, Sports, Events, And Tourism Marketing

Activities and Societies: Swimming and Diving – Team Member

High School

Activities and Societies: Morris Knolls High School Ice Hockey Team - Captain