Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., M.B.A. Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

• Teach undergraduate courses in Finance And Economics Of Sport (EXSS 324) and Introduction To Sport Administration (EXSS 221)• Advise undergraduate students on academic scheduling, career, athletics, and internship opportunities • Engage with sport industry executives and organizations on semester projects, special events, and guest lectures

• Provide detailed commentaries and analyses throughout live broadcasts • Collaborate with play-by-play commentator and producer on graphics and content • Interview coaches, ball players, and managers in preparation for live broadcasts

Jersey City, Nj, Us

• Analyze and research business, labor, and player development issues pertaining to the business of baseball for articles • Provide regular baseball commentaries and explanations for various television, radio, podcasts, and digital media outlets• Conduct interviews with sports industry executives and athletes at various events, games, and press conferences

• Create digital content for online distribution (web site, webinars, videos, blogs, and social media)• Supervise curriculum development, academic proposals, instructional tools, and ancillary learning materials • Engage with youth sports organizations and thought leaders on research collaborations and strategic partnerships • Oversee the collection of survey data from student-athletes, coaches, and administrators We translate academic research into informative, impactful and actionable content so athletes, coaches and parents can understand one another and communicate more effectively in order to create a healthy culture and stem the alarming attrition of young people participating in organized athletics.inCourage videos, blogs and other online content are free to all. In addition to our informative and entertaining videos, we offer printed collateral, guides, seminars, conferences and ad hoc support in the ever-changing arena of youth sports. We want our young athletes to win – on and off the field.

New York, Ny, Us

• Pitch story ideas for the YES Network’s website to the President, Production and Programming and Head of Digital • Write articles on the New York Yankees that focus on the business of baseball, analytics, and current events surrounding the ball club

Queens, Ny, Us

• Developed and taught a synchronous online undergraduate course - The Economics of Sport (SPM 1032) • Advised students on the business of sports and internship opportunities • Engaged with sports industry executives and organizations on guest lectures and course content

New York, Ny, Us

• Develop and teach three sports courses a semester for graduate, undergraduate, and continuing education students• Advise 70 students per academic year on course schedules, study abroad, career, athletics, and internship opportunities • Participate in school and university committees on academic, athletic, career services, and curriculum development matters • Initiate research opportunities for course development, textbook projects, journal articles, and experiential learning• Collaborate with sports industry executives and organizations on semester projects, special events, and guest lectures

New York, Ny, Us

• Established on-going oversight for curriculum, course scheduling, student learning outcomes, and academic policies• Managed student disputes, faculty development, academic integrity, probation, dismissals, and hiring of adjunct faculty • Developed programs for student recruitment, industry relations, orientation, information sessions, and Parents Weekend • Conducted classroom observations, improvement plans, and performance evaluations for faculty and administrative staff

New York, Ny, Us

Assisted in the research, planning, and development of several noteworthy conferences, events, and panels both in the United States and Abu Dhabi. Here is a small sample of some of the events and panels:- The Future of America's National Pastime- Enriching the Youth Sports Experience- Whose Game Is It Anyway?- The State of Our Games- The Captain's Round Table: The Art of Leadership- Life of the World Class Sports Journalist- Leadership in Sports and Life- Embracing Sports in the UAE: Building Domestically, Expanding Globally- Life of the World Class Athlete: Three Generations of Giants Greats- Building Character, Respect, and Tolerance in Youth Sports: An End to Bullying- Changing the Culture of Youth Sports- 48 Hours Before Super Bowl XL VII- Integrity of the Game: Ethics and Today's Athlete- Young Athletes: The Cost, Sacrifices, and Consequences - College Athletics: Is Anyone in Charge?- Head Injuries and Sports in America: Care, Conflict, and Controversy

New York, Ny, Us

• Create course lectures, seminars, examinations and class projects on a weekly basis for graduate, undergraduate and continuing education students.• Advise 40 students per semester on issues pertaining to academic schedules, study abroad, and career and internship opportunities.• Moderate and encourage the members of the Sports Business Society student organization.• Initiate business contacts with several executives within the sports industry.• Frequently shares my views and analyses on the business of baseball with countless trade publications and media outlets.• Prepare financial and statistical analyses on the business of baseball for reputable organizations and periodicals such as Forbes.com, Sports Business Journal, the YES Network, and SportsNet New York.

New York, Ny, Us

• Prepared course lectures, seminars, examinations and class projects on a weekly basis for graduate and undergraduate students.• Advised 40 students per semester on issues pertaining to academic schedules, study abroad and internship opportunities.• Moderated and encouraged the members of the Sports Business Society student organization.• Co-chaired the sports graduate curriculum committee and oversaw changes to syllabi and course descriptions. • Assisted in the development of courses and revisions to the sports management undergraduate curriculum.• Chaired the search committee for three vacant faculty positions within the department during the spring of 2007.• Conducted interviews for vacant faculty positions as a member of the search committee in the spring of 2006, the fall of 2007, and the spring of 2008.• Instructed and motivated students in the following graduate, undergraduate and continuing education courses: The Business of Baseball, Financial Management in Sports, Sports Management Accounting, Revenue Management in the Sports Industry, Management of Sports Operations, Planning, Design and Construction of Sports Facilities, Sports Finance and Economics, Financial and Managerial Accounting in the Sports Industry, Professional Seminar I, Professional Seminar II, Internship I and Internship II.

• Prepared various financial analyses for construction projects throughout the 1166 Avenue of the Americas building. • Participated in several construction & financial meetings with regard to the development of company properties.• Analyzed, monitored & created monthly variance analyses for seven departments within the company such as Administration/Medical, Building Services, Purchasing, Receptionists, Mailroom, Print Services and Food Services.• Assisted in the development, preparation & implementation of monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets for specific departments. • Contributed to the financial preparation of budgets for the construction of a $16.5 million dollar cafeteria in the 1166 Avenue of the Americas building. • Observed the progress and efficiency of the consolidated mailroom & print services department (budgets, expenses, time delivery analyses, staffing, etc.). • Accumulated monthly reclasses and accruals for several departments within the company.• Supervised the budgets & expenses for various Corporate Design and Construction projects around the country.

New York, Ny, Us

• Prepared course lectures, seminars, examinations and class projects on a weekly basis for one class per semester on the undergraduate level.• Instructed and motivated students in the following undergraduate classes: Financial Management in Sports and Sports Management Accounting. • Introduced several sports, accounting, and financial principles such as the salary cap, revenue sharing, luxury taxes, television contracts, the reserve clause, collective bargaining, monopolies, balance sheets, income statements, financial ratios, and owner’s equity statements.• Assisted in the development of various activities for the Sports Business Society student organization.

• Supervised marketing assistants during promotional giveaways sponsored by companies such as Poland Spring, Powerade, Net 2 Phone, GMC & Nextel.• Assisted with the public relations during several New York Rangers-related events such as the Superskate, Draft Day and skating clinics at the team’s practice facility. • Initiated marketing research projects during regular season games that included surveys and questionnaires on various items of interest to the franchise.

New Rochelle, Ny, Us

• Prepared course lectures, seminars, examinations and class projects on a weekly basis for one class per semester on the undergraduate level.• Instructed and motivated students in the Introduction to Finance undergraduate course.• Introduced the students to numerous financial principles and concepts such as: primary and secondary market transactions, money and capital markets, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, the Consumer Price Index, pensions, securities and the time value of money.

New York, Ny, Us

• Prepared various financial analyses for all events held at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. • Developed and analyzed daily flash reports and per cap analyses for senior management. • Collaborated with colleagues on the development of financial models for the Food and Beverage department at Madison Square Garden. • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports for Poland Spring, Blimpie’s, Domino’s Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, the Madison Square Garden Tour Store, MSG’s Garden Pub, MSG’s Liquor Bar and the Play by Play Restaurant’s Happy Hour.• Distributed monthly financial packages for various departments within Madison Square Garden Facilities such as: Facilities Presentation, Fans First, Finance, Executive, Purchasing, and Madison Square Garden’s Tour.• Evaluated Profit/Loss reports, expense details and account analyses for various departments within Madison Square Garden.• Uploaded and posted journal entries and accruals during the monthly closing period.• Aided in the monthly, quarterly and yearly budgeting and forecasting for departments within Madison Square Garden Facilities.

Mba, Management

Bba, Finance