Tyler Johnson

Current

Author at SportsNetworker.com
Manager at Chicago Sports Business Professionals
New Business Development Executive at Chicago White Sox

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Past

Account Executive at Chicago White Sox
Account Executive at Chicago Rush Arena Football
Account Excutive at The Hospitality Group

Operations Intern at Quad City Steamwheelers - af2

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1 more...

Education

University of Northern Iowa

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Sports

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Tyler Johnson’s Summary

Young sports marketing professional and former student-athlete seeking continued opportunities for career growth while striving to meet and exceed personal and organizational goals.

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Tyler Johnson’s Specialties:

Trained in Goldmine Database Systems, Ticketmaster Archtics System & all Microsoft Office programs

Tyler Johnson’s Experience

Author

SportsNetworker.com

(Sports industry)

July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Manager

Chicago Sports Business Professionals

(Sports industry)

May 2009 — Present (7 months)

In May of 2009, my colleague Jude LaRose & I launched the Chicago Sports Business Professionals group which has now grown to over 200+ members.

Shortly after we added Lindsey Nealis of the White Sox to help coordinate and facilitate in helping this group grow!
New Business Development Executive

Chicago White Sox

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Sports industry)

November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Account Executive

Chicago White Sox

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Sports industry)

May 2007 — October 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Focus on renewing and selling as much season and group business as possible, while working in a customer-centric environment. Executed by staying in constant contact with our season and group customers via e-mail, mail and over the phone. Also assist in all phases of customer service from finalizing payments, relocations, etc. to spring training and promotional schedules.
Account Executive

Chicago Rush Arena Football

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Sports industry)

November 2006 — May 2007 (7 months)

The Chicago Rush Arena Football organization's individuals are responsible for selling season tickets, fan-plans, groups, and other ticket products via telemarketing, direct mail, electronic mail, grassroots initiatives and corporate face-to-face presentations.

Account Executives are aggressive, competitive, resourceful, professional, mature, and committed to succeeding in the sports industry.

Co-owned by Chicago football legend Mike Ditka and playing at suburban Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, the Chicago Rush won ArenaBowl XX in its 6th season in the Arena Football League. The Rush is a premier team in the league and is a three-time recipient of the AFL’s Commissioner’s Award for the organization-of-the-year.
Account Excutive

The Hospitality Group

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Management Consulting industry)

August 2005 — January 2006 (6 months)

Founded in 1983 thg (a marcus evans company) has built a reputation amongst our clients who represent a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, as a leading company in the provision of corporate hospitality. thg has a unique ability to provide a global reach through a network of 63 offices worldwide. We employ 3500 people, and provide access to over 1500 events each year.
Operations Intern

Quad City Steamwheelers - af2

(Sports industry)

2005 — 2005 (less than a year)

Tyler Johnson’s Education

University of Northern Iowa

BA , Sports Marketing, Economics , 2000 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

Captain UNI Football Team, 2004
Two time MVC Football Conference Champions, 2001 & 2003
Indepently studied under Dr. Steven Corbin, Sports Business/Sales