Nov. 18, 2009

M.S., Sports Administration;
Projected completion date: May 2010
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

B.A., Business Management and Leadership
Finance Emphasis; December 2007
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Account Executive, August 2008 - March 2009
Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the NBA Development League: Albuquerque, NM

• Sold $20,000 in Season and Group tickets, Sponsorships
• Cold called potential customers to create new business, 30-50 calls per day
• Created sales proposals for clients, made sales presentations, provided customer service
• Produced and edited online game feed through use of NBA Future-Cast video system

Game Day Operations Staff, August 2008 - December 2008
Learfield Sports Properties at the University of New Mexico: Albuquerque, NM

• Set up signage and hospitality tents in the Fan Fest tail gate area
• Photographed events, promotions and signage for "proof of performance" purposes

VOLUNTEER WORK

Full Emersion Internship, August 2009 - Present
University of New Mexico Athletic Department: Albuquerque, NM

• In process of completing +500 hours of work within each of the following areas of Athletics: Marketing, Media Relations, Events Management, Compliance, Academics and Fund-raising

Southwest Sports Institute Volunteer, Fall 2009
Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Provided assistance with business development by soliciting potential marketing partners
• Served as mentor for future collegiate athletes through recruiting process and academic goals

New Mexico Bowl Volunteer, December 2008
University Stadium at University of New Mexico

• Assisted committee with market research by approaching groups of fans at tail gate lot and encouraged them to fill out optional survey.

Marketing and Sales Manager, March 2008 - August 2008
EBA Sports Marketing: Frederick, MD

• Made 40+ cold calls daily to sell signage and sponsorship packages for local sports complex

Marketing and Promotions Internship, August 2007 - January 2008
Virginia Military Institute: Lexington, VA

• Created newspaper, flier and banner ads, co-created TV and radio commercial projects
• Assisted with creation of marketing and sales proposals, attended sales meetings
• Helped with creation and execution of on court promotions, game day setup and takedown

Coach for Junior Jazz Basketball League, Fall 2005 - Spring 2006
Provo Parks and Recreation Department: Provo, UT

• Ran weekly practices and games, taught fundamentals of individual and team basketball

Full-time Representative (Language: Spanish), July 2001 - July 2003
Phoenix Arizona Mission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Provided weekly training for 10 other full time representatives on skills such as organization, leadership, problem solving and knowledge of the Spanish language

COURSE PROJECTS

Strategic Marketing Plan, Fall 2008
Sports Marketing, University of New Mexico: Albuquerque, NM

• Created a specific marketing plan for the Albuquerque Thunderbirds. Includes market research, segmentation, product differentiation and management strategies

ACTIVITIES

Division III and NAIA Collegiate Basketball, 2000-2001, 2003-2004, 2006-2007
Southern Virginia University: Buena Vista, VA

• Train and compete 30+ hours a week while going to school full time
• 4 Year Varsity Letterman

SKILLS & AWARDS

• Fluency in Spanish Language; Speaking, Reading and Writing
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows Movie Editor, Photoshop, Publisher
• Boy Scouts of America: Eagle Scout Award

OTHER EXPERIENCE

• Financial Representative: AIG Finance
• Customer Service and Sales Representative: Red Mountain Wholesale
• Apartment and Property Manager: Boomerang Real Estate and Glenwood Apartments