Event Coordinator at Octagon
Greater Chicago Area
Event Coordinator at Octagon
Greater Chicago Area
(Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2009 — Present (4 months)
(Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)
February 2009 — May 2009 (4 months)
- Negotiate appearances and endorsement deals to increase Major League Baseball clients’ exposure in respective marketplaces
- Research potential partnerships for current clients
- Create a database of prospective partnerships for various markets
- Handle distribution of contracts between player and involved parties
(Privately Held; Sports industry)
January 2008 — December 2008 (1 year )
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Facilitate the daily financial operations for the AFL League Office and its 17 member teams - responsibilities include regulating AFL budget and developing various cash receipt and disbursement analysis
- Evaluate department budget performance at month-end close· Assist in the handling of league royalties, royalty reporting, marketing dollars and product concerning AFL National Licensee partners
- Disburse departmental regulatory information to various players and AFL teams
(Sports industry)
September 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Intern for the WLS/ABC 7 Chicago television show Chicago Huddle. Resonsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Greet and seat VIPs in their designated locations
- Ensure Chicago Bears player host and guest arrive to show
- Assist the VIPs with any questions regarding Chicago Huddle
- Facilitate in the meet and greet after the conclusion of the show
- Provide sponsorship fulfillment through distribution of various merchandise
In addition to my work at the show, I also assisted in many athlete appearances in the Chicago and Chicagoland area.
(Sports industry)
June 2007 — January 2008 (8 months)
(Public Company; NWY; Retail industry)
April 2006 — October 2006 (7 months)
(Public Company; BBY; Retail industry)
November 2005 — January 2006 (3 months)
Bachelors , Marketing , 2005 — 2009
Dean's List Autumn 2005, Winter 2006 and Spring 2008