Zachary Phillips Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Md, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Playfly is a leading sports management and marketing company bringing an innovative, digitally enabled approach to the growing collegiate, high school and pro sports sectors through five distinct business units. Playfly looks to advance the passion of the student athlete, the aspirations of academic institutions, the objectives of media partners/pro teams, and the goals of our brand partners.

Circuit Court Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland

Supported attorneys in civil litigation and sports and entertainment departments. Drafted pleadings, written discovery, and motions. Researched and briefed a variety of legal issues involving personal injury, contract disputes, and business organizations. Responded to written discovery requests and dispositive motions. Met with clients to review final discovery response submissions. Observed arbitration proceedings, court proceedings, settlement conferences, mediations, depositions, and jury/bench trials.

Norfolk, Va

Paramount Sports & Entertainment is a full-service management company which represents NFL and NBA athletes’ careers on and off the field. PSE agents have negotiated over one billion dollars in player contracts, and millions more in endorsement and marketing deals. Current NFL clientele include Kam Chancellor, Xavier Rhodes, DeAngelo Hall, Lamarcus Joyner, Eugene Monroe, and many more. Current NBA clientele include the 9th pick in the 2017 NBA draft Dennis Smith Jr., Jae Crowder, 2016 G-League MVP Vander Blue, Jalen Jones, Cat Barber, and others.• Performed contractual research and analysis for 30 clients.• Reviewed contract summaries for Dennis Smith Jr. endorsement deal with Under Armour.• Experienced NFL client extension discussions.• Discussed and learned NFL/NBA contract structures including negotiation tactics.• Completed research projects which included player contract comparisons, NFL and NBA combine numbers for recruiting purposes, current team depth charts, and industry trends.• Assisted in compliance tasks to assure agents registered in states where they recruit.• Utilized Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare marketing and recruiting profiles.• Fulfilled day-to-day needs for clients such as draft day scheduling, travel plans, and specific individual client services.• Created digital content on media platforms Twitter and Instagram to build the agency and its clients’ brand. 2017 PSE Summer Highlights:• Dennis Smith Jr. selected 9th overall in 2017 NBA draft• Dennis Smith Jr. signed multi-year endorsement deal with Under Armour• Xavier Rhodes signed 5 year, $70.1 million dollar extension• Kam Chancellor signed 3 year, $36 million dollar extension• Vander Blue (G-League MVP) signed partially guaranteed deal with Lakers • Stanley Jean-Baptiste signed with Jaguars • Cat Barber signed with New Basket Enel Brindisi in Italy• Jalen Jones signed Two-Way contract with Pelicans

Washington D.C. Metro Area

DLE Agency is a full-service representation, consultation, and strategic advisement firm for athletes, personalities, and brands. DLE serves a global portfolio of clients with integrated media and marketing strategies. • Prepared integrated marketing strategies for current clients that align them with success on and off their respective playing fields.• Developed with extensive research media opportunities and public appearances for clients and their brand development needs.• Created corporate profiles in order to match clientele with sponsorship opportunities.• Organized Akeem Davis, NFL player, AD47 Football Leadership Academy Camp.

Columbia, Sc

Assisted 10 attorneys as requested while multi-tasking to complete projects on time. Worked with Office Manager in a fast-paced law firm to assist as needed. Delivered legal documents to courthouse. Filed for Veterans Affairs and Social Security Offices. Picked up and delivered mail to Post Office.

Annapolis, Md

Business Arena was formed over 20 years ago to focus exclusively on NFL football player representation. With 15 active clients and retirees, Business Arena is well established in the elite top 10% of active agents representing players.Reported to Mr. Martz, Esq., Owner and NFLPA Certified Agent, to create social media marketing strategies for his agency and its clients. Specifically created an Instagram account for the agency. Developed posts to enhance NFL players' professional achievements, strengthen their brand, announced community outreach events, and promoted web traffic. Prepared and distributed press releases to media announcing NFL client charitable events, and worked to acquire and schedule live interviews during the events.

Annapolis, Md

Core Management Group is a start-up sports management agency with primary focus on client representation and marketing for NBA and NFL players. Reported to and worked with Mr. Eric Elston, NBA Business Manager, to create 2 NBA Player Sponsored Summer Basketball Camps (Kansas & Chicago) with intent of occurring annually. Composed and distributed press releases and bios for NBA players and their camps. Developed camp spreadsheets, created and scheduled competitive drills, organized logistics, and maintained tracking system for payment. Personally called campers’ parents to confirm participation and obtain payment. Prepared trip schedules for NBA players, trainers and coaches. Called apparel and shoe companies (who sponsor our NBA players) to acquire give-a-ways during basketball camps. Worked on recruiting & organizing volunteers, former coaches, players, and potential new sponsors for the camps. Traveled with Mr. Elston to manage the basketball camp in Chicago for 100 attendees. Ensured NBA player was present at appropriate times, and involved with coaches, campers, and trainers as scheduled.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Sports Law

Activities and Societies: Cum laude, Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Society Vice President, Member of the UB National NFL Negotiation.

Sport And Entertainment Management, Sport And Entertainment Management, 3.4 Gpa

Activities and Societies: SEVT Conference Sport and Entertainment Club