Feb. 18, 2010

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MITCHELL L. SILVERMAN

316 8th Street, Downers Grove Illinois 60515 * Email: mitch.silverman@yahoo.com * (630) 891-2781

OBJECTIVES:

To utilize the passion for the programming of a comprehensive facility and event operation as well as to improve and provide service initiatives within the organization. Thriving on ensuring that the needs and expectations of the end-user are met, delivered and have been exceeded.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Self-Employed

Facility Management Consultant, Downers Grove, Illinois 2002 - Present Provide clients with counsel and practical operations support on all aspects of the logistical facility operation to include: O/M, asset MRR, event services planning and programming and public safety initiatives where identification of facility operational strengths and service deficiencies as part of a comprehensive review of the facility operation are undertaken.

SMG, Soldier Field and the Louisiana Superdome / New Orleans Arena Interim GM / Director of Event Services Operations, Chicago Illinois / New Orleans Louisiana 1998 - 2002 Senior member who oversaw all facility movement in renovation, operational design, capital planning, facility operations and management. Facility Manager with extensive experience in the development and management of the comprehensive event operation to include programming / booking, contract negotiation, staffing implementation and hospitality management. Responsible for the direction and planning of multiple building operations that included conversion, facilities O/M, operational best practices, public safety and guest services operations.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Bachelor of Arts, Florida International University, North Miami Florida 1991 Graduate of IAAM Public Assembly Facility Management School, Oglebay, West Virginia 2000 Continuing Education, IFMA (Certified Facility Executive) 2010 Continuing Education, USGBC (LEED EB O/M) 2010

RELATIVE EXPERIENCE: Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, Facilities Manager, Charlotte North Carolina 1997-1998 Carolina Panthers, Manager of Stadium Operations, Charlotte North Carolina 1995-1997 Contemporary Services Corporation, Senior Manager Facility Operations, Pembroke Pines Florida 1988-1995

REFERENCES:

Mr. Wright Waters, Commissioner

The Sun Belt Conference, (504) 299-9066 x 211, waters@sunbeltsports.org

Mr. Floyd Kerr, Director of Athletics Morgan State University, (443) 885-3575, floyd.kerr@morgan.edu

Mr. Jay Cicero, President and CEO Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, (504) 525-5678, jcicero@gnosf.org

Event Management Dossier of Mitchell Silverman

· 2009 - Present: Consultant to The Sun Belt Conference on Special Projects (Conference Basketball Tournament logistical operations Consultant and Football game operational services)

· 2003 - Present: Consultant to Facility Administrators within National Public Assembly Facilities (Athletic Departments, Stadiums, Arenas and Convention Centers) on operations and revenue generation

· 2008 - 2009: Consultant to Interim Athletic Director Mike Bujol, University of New Orleans (Capital Projects Planning, Facility Operations and Events Management / Programming)

· 2002 NFL Superbowl XXXVI - Lead Facility Management Official

· 2001 NCAA D1 Regional Round 1 Basketball Championships - Lead Facility Management Official

· 2001 NCAA Football Inaugural The Sun Belt Conference New Orleans Bowl - Lead Facility Management Official

· 2000 NCAA D1 Football BCS National Championship game - Lead Facility Management Official

· 1999 NCAA D1 Regional Round 1 Basketball Championships - Lead Facility Management Official

· 1992 FedEx Orange Bowl NCAA National Championship - Event Services Manager

· 1991 FedEx Orange Bowl NCAA National Championship - Event Services Manager

· 1988 NFL Superbowl XXIII - Event Services Manager

· 1984 - 1987 Stephen C. O'Connell Center / Florida Field, University of Florida Technical Services, Gainesville Florida - Event Staff