Jan. 10, 2010

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Sports Management Professional seeking an opportunity within an organization where demonstrated expertise in games and event management, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a recognized ability to exceed goals and objectives can play a key role in organizational performance.

EDUCATION

M.S. Sports Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 08/07 to 05/09

B.S. Sports Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 01/01 to 08/06

Founding Father, Sports Management Undergraduate Program at Louisiana State University
Member, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

Undergraduate, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, 08/99 to 12/00

High School Diploma, Redemptorist High School, Baton Rouge, LA, 1996 to 1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 01/09 to Present
Event / Game Management Intern

• Successfully plan and execute men and women's basketball, softball, track, baseball, and football events in accordance with university schedules and tournament requirements.
• Leverage strong creative talents to prepare visitor packets in advance of each game consisting of city guides, maps, timing sheets, ticket requests, hotel information, and locker rooms details.
• Prepare building and parking lot event signage, marshal and ticket taker sign-in sheets, and radio sign-out sheets, and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and compliant forms in accordance with LSU policies.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff members prior to and during events, utilizing proven coaching and mentoring abilities to develop high performance, goal-focused teams that exceed expectations.
• Schedule and coordinate the use of on campus and off campus facilities for team practice, monitor clock operations to ensure precision timing, and maximize the publicity around each event.
• Display an innate ability to organize high profile outdoor sporting events that require +300 staff and accommodate in excess of 93,000 fans, 2,000 athletes and coaches.
• Manage the sporting function for the regular, regional, and super regional baseball season with responsibility for game planning, signage, payroll, facilities scheduling, customer service, and safety.
• Manage the PR function and represent the university, officially greeting the visiting team's administration and providing escorts to pre and post-game events, media interviews, and transportation.

Baton Rouge Country Club Fitness Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 09/06 to 04/09
Assistant Director / Personal Trainer

• Managed a complex workload with responsibility for fitness center operations, budget planning, personnel management, staff scheduling, purchasing, equipment maintenance, and front desk operations.
• Performed the full spectrum of HR functions including hiring and interviewing, training and development, performance evaluation, administration of the disciplinary and grievance policies, and terminations.
• Developed customized personal training plans for a diverse client base, working directly with each client to achieve short and long-term weight management, fitness, and nutrition goals.
• Forged, nurtured, and maintained strong professional client relationships that significantly improved client satisfaction, retention, and referrals, enhancing the fitness center profile externally.

Pelican Sports LLC, Baton Rouge, LA, 08/00 to 05/07
Videographer / Sales Associate (Part-Time)

• Provided exemplary standards of customer service and support to a broad client base in a production company, consistently generating sales of TV advertising spots that contributed to revenue growth.
• Served as a videographer, filming key sports events in the local area with responsibility for video production, camera set-up and testing, editing, and presentation to the client.

RELATED ACTIVITIES

Expert Rating Certified Personal Trainer

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Windows OS; MS Office: (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint), MS Publisher, Adobe, Internet

Personal and Business References are available upon request