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John Fernandez



March 9, 2010

11JobCategory : Business Management^Marketing/Promotions^Operations/Administration^Ticketing

CONTACT:

125 Town Green Drive
Elmsford, NY 10523
914-275-6093
john.fernandez08@stjohns.edu

OBJECTIVE:

Apply the practical knowledge gained through my sport management course work to obtain an internship with a Division I university. While working in a hands-on learning environment, combine my leadership and communication skills with my exceptional work ethic to contribute to the overall success of the organization.

EDUCATION:

ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY

Queens, NY

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, Expected Graduation: July 2010

  •  Business Administration Minor
  •  2008-09 Dean's List
  •  Overall GPA: 3.6 (Major GPA: 3.9)

    Relevant Coursework:

    •  Principles of Marketing
    •  Principles of Management
    •  Managerial Aspects of Sport
    •  Sports Marketing
    •  Sports Economics
    •  Public and Media Relations

    FORDHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    Bronx, NY

    High School Diploma, May 2005 Major Accomplishments:

    •  Graduated with Honors
    •  Junior and Senior year served as Editor of Rampart (school newspaper)

    EXPERIENCE:

    ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY - ATHLETIC MARKETING

    Queens, NY (October 2009 to Present)

    Position: Student-Intern

    Taking initiative to deliver creative and exemplary results in all of the following tasks:

    •  Sales of media guides and merchandise, with an emphasis on up-selling
    •  Increasing sporting event attendance, game and event promotion, and creating atmosphere at all athletic events
    •  Implementing major game day tasks at Madison Square Garden and Carnesseca Arena, including giveaways, on-court promotions, and presentations

     

     

    WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER

    Valhalla, NY

    (July 2009 to August 2009)

    Position: Volunteer

    Utilized computer prowess and critical communication skills to adapt efficiently in a fast-paced environment in the Hospital's Medical Staff Office, performing the following duties:

    •  Verified credential information of doctors and nurses applying for work at WMC to ensure that they had the privileges necessary to provide world-class care to their patients
    •  Incorporated Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint into cutting-edge presentations for use by supervisors

    CLEARVIEW CINEMA 100

    White Plains, NY (June 2005 to December 2006)

    Position: Sales Associate

    Leveraged communication skills and strong work ethic while performing the following duties:

    •  Maintained cash while overseeing ticket and concession sales
    •  Resolved guests' issues and informed them of current offers and promotions
    •  Won a regional corporate contest by up-selling more concession combos than any other employee

    ACTIVITIES:

    SPORTS MANAGEMENT CLUB, ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY

    January 2008 to Present

    PART OF THE SOLUTION (POTS) SOUP KITCHEN

    Bronx, NY

    Performed the following volunteer services from January 2005 to May 2005:

    •  Prepared and served food to the homeless
    •  Managed the food stock and kept track of inventory

    REFERENCES: Available upon request