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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Program oversight and development of all colleges/universities, transition programs, and K-12 metro schools.

Minneapolis, Mn

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Msu Athletic Department

Concessions Manager for 100+ MSU and youth sporting events on campus; Responsible for cash handling and accounting of all concession revenue for 12 varsity sports; Schedule, train, and supervise internal and external concessions staff; Maintain proper inventory product levels to ensure maximum sales potential; Oversaw MSU Operations Internship Program, including the hiring and direct supervision of 10 department interns; Event Manager for various youth tournaments throughout year; Primary Point- of-Contact for vendors, coaches, athletic staff members and the general public regarding all concessions and operational aspects of multiple MSU events.

Mankato, Minnesota

Responsible for initiating and implementing the hiring process of 30+ marketing and sales interns; Organized daily operations of camp including scheduling, promotions, giveaways, and mascot assistance; Worked with event vendors for set-up and needs throughout camp; Managed and executed VIP parties, season ticket holder events, autograph sessions, and Viking youth programs; Assisted with logistical aspects of the Vikings Tasting event in downtown Mankato.

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Promoted and distributed various Gatorade products to over 2,700 youth athletes each Summer; Managed over a 90% “take rate” of Gatorade recovery products to athletes; Handled recruitment and on-site training of employees; Coordinated team members applications, schedules, timesheets, and paychecks; Managed the shipping process of Gatorade products and premiums; Coordinated locations and camp details with various MSU coaches.

Coordinated the logistics of visiting football teams regarding arrival times, practice times, facility usage and pre-and post-game supervision to ensure a quality experience; Operated MSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball instant replay booth and stat board; Assisted with all operational aspects of hosting multiple NSIC and NCAA Division II Championship Tournaments.

Worked exclusively with the Minnesota Twins corporate partners during game days and special events to ensure satisfactory contract fulfillment and positive partner experiences; Activated sponsor contracts, including Target, US Bank, New Era, Cambria, Gillette Children’s Hospital, Hi-Chew and Majestic to ensure compliance; Assisted MLB officials with executing multiple aspects of the 2014 MLB All-Star Game; Created presentations for potential sponsors and end-of-the-year recaps.

Engaged in sales of Minnesota Vikings products. Executed marketing strategies corresponding with the Minnesota Viking’s Training Camp. Supervised various stations throughout training camp.

Executed sponsored promotions during each Saints home game; Provided exceptional customer service to fans at Midway Stadium; Helped create unique and creative ideas for themed nights; Engaged in sales and marketing of Saints products.

Master’S Degree, Sport Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sport Management

Education record