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 Challenge, Hockey Director/Association Leader Course, and Leadership Development Symposiums.• 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.• Liaison with professional hockey clubs and leagues on partnering on grassroots initiatives.• Assist with adult hockey events and membership initiatives as needed.

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 throughout the Greater New York Area.• 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, year-end awards, and collegiate scholarship opportunities.• 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.• Executed in-game youth hockey-related game presentation elements including during all home games.

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