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Race Management posts job openings and resumes of
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This
position will be responsible to attain or exceed
current and long term sales, distribution and
merchandising goals in alignment with PowerBar sales
targets, programs and budgets, for sports specialty
accounts by fully leveraging PowerBar Sales and
Marketing business capabilities, while training,
mentoring and collaborating with our Sales
Representatives and key accounts. Lead,
administer and actively participate with the PowerBar
independent Sales Representatives servicing the Sports
Retail Channel. This position has direct account
responsibilities for several key customers.
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Director
of Operations and Development
Company: Pacific Sports LLC
Posted December
24, 2009
Pacific
Sports LLC is a premier sports consultation firm,
dedicated to the management of top-notch multi-sport
events all around the nation including triathlons,
marathons, and cycling events. The
appropriate individual has a minimum of 2-3 years in
event management and experienced with the management
of client, sponsor, and permitting agencies.
Pacific Sports is looking for someone who can
immediately spearhead the management and development
of event operations plans while also identifying new
business and working closely with major sponsors.
This is a full-time position reporting to the
President. Key
Responsibilities: Direct and manage all aspects of
race production for annual events; Secure all
necessary permits with municipalities and event
venues; Recruit and manage contractors, crew, and
volunteers for all events; Create and execute event
production schedules; Financial management - budgeting
and invoicing; Contract drafting and negotiation;
Coordinate event planning meetings with key internal
groups; Oversee sponsorship activation and assist in
sponsorship acquisition; Assist in the creation and
management of the annual marketing plan. Focus
on direct, online, and grassroots marketing
strategies; Identify and cultivate new business
opportunities. Salary and Education: Commensurate with
experience of the individual. A bachelor's
degree is required. If interested and qualified,
please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to jack@pacificsportsllc.com
or fax to 714-978-1505. Applicant should be available
by no later than January 11 and willing and able to
move to Orange County, CA.
Outside
Field Representatives
Company:
Somnio
Posted December 4,
2009
Outside Field
Representatives for New York, New Jersey, Texas,
Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Pennsylvania, West
Virginia
Are you an experienced
independent sales rep, we have a technical product
designed to help runner’s and also specialty run
dealers. We have an aggressive approach to marketing,
and a focused distribution model. We are looking for
motivated field sales people who understand and already
call on the run specialty stores.
Somnio is a new company
that is growing fast so if you’re looking for a
challenge and the fun of a being in, on the ground
floor, with a product that represents the future of
running shoes give us a call.
We aren’t just selling
shoes we are solving problems.
Please send resumes to gemail@somniorunning.com
Marketing
Manager
Company: Strands
Posted: December
4, 2009
We
are looking for a highly motivated Marketing Manager
to be a part of the Marketing Team at Strands. The job
responsibilities include:
Create
a strands marketing experience at a minimum of 12
sporting events each year.
Organize
and outline the details of monthly marketing event to
be determined by marketing directors in order to
promote the Strands brand, promote the website
www.strands.com, and recruit new users and partners to
the site.
Promote
Strands to all possible users and business partners at
the event and follow-up as needed.
Work
with business development unit to identify and create
focus of marketing on all fronts to build the usership
and revenue generating ability of www.strands.com.
Contract
well known local athletes to represent Strands.com at
events to help promote Strands.
Work
with the marketing team to ensure cohesive initiatives
at all events that build a strong public view of
Strands and create business opportunities.
Organize
and manage materials, logistics, meetings, vendors,
suppliers, staff for events.
Perform
all other duties as assigned.
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Regional
Sales & Marketing Rep
Company: Sugoi
Posted: November
12, 2009
As
Pacific Northwest regional sales and marketing
representative for SUGOI you are our brand ambassador.
You primary objectives include identifying and
maximizing all sales, distribution, and marketing
opportunities to ensure sales, marketing and brand
development goals are achieved.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible
for all sales and marketing activities within a
designated territory.
Sell
to and provide exceptional support and customer
service to SUGOI dealers.
Meet
with existing and potential new dealers on a regular
and consistent basis. Minimum 80% travel required.
Identify
new business opportunities, make contact with
prospective customers, open new customers and expand
distribution to ensure goals are achieved.
Assist
dealers with managing their business. This includes
assortment planning, merchandising, inventory,
management, and marketing.
Identify
and work with consumers to ensure all custom sales
opportunities are maximized. This includes regional
events, clubs, teams, corporate sales, etc.
Communicate
trends, competitive information, and retailer and
consumer feedback to SUGOI.
Distribute
POP to dealers as necessary and assist with
implementation and merchandising.
Conduct
seasonal product knowledge clinics for retail staff.
Maintain
relationships with existing customers through
effective customer service.
Maintain
regular contact and work with inside sales and
customer service team assigned to territory, and
work together to resolve dealer issues and improve
sales and service techniques.
Identify
and participate in key consumer and retail events
within territory.
Utilize
tools and resources available to ensure sales and
marketing plans are achieved.
Assist
with the annual sales and marketing plan
development.
Recommend
and implement new sales strategies.
Follow
internal controls and company policies set by
company and job function.
Contribute
to the success of the company by leading or
assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned.
Sugoi
Careers
Sales
Representative - Northern California, Nevada
Company: SportHill, Inc.
Posted: November
12, 2009
SportHill,
Inc. is looking for a sales representative for Northern
California and Nevada. Applicants must have the ability
to show and present product in an easy, precise manner, be
willing to attend national shows, travel the territory a
minimum of 4 times a year, schedule and preform regular
seasonal clinics and attend special account events.
Attention to detail is a must and above and beyond
customer service is required. Please submit your resume
to JP Berg, National Sales Manager, jpberg@sporthill.com.
Compensation will be discussed with qualified applicants
upon receiving resume with references.
Executive
Director
Company: Houston Marathon
Posted:
November 12, 2009
The
Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors of
the Houston Marathon Committee and is responsible for
the organization's consistent achievement of its mission
and financial stability.
In program development and administration, the
Executive Director will:
1. Assure that the organization has a long-range
strategy which achieves its mission and goals toward
which it makes consistent and timely progress.
2.
Provide leadership in developing program, organizational
and financial plans with the Board of Directors and
staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by
the board.
3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers
in all areas of the organization's work.
4. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure
compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
5. Approve organization's operating procedures,
policies, and standards.
6. Maintain a working knowledge of significant
developments and trends in the race promotion industry.
In communications, the Executive Director will:
1. See that the board is kept fully informed on the
condition of the organization and all important factors
influencing it.
2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its
programs and goals.
3. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative
arrangements with community groups and organizations.
4. Represent the programs and point of view of the
organization to agencies, organizations, and the general
public.
In relations with staff, the Executive Director will:
1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and
release of all personnel, both paid staff and
volunteers.
2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that
regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound
human resource practices are in place.
3. See that an effective management team, with
appropriate provision for succession, is in place.
4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and
education, and assist program staff in relating their
specialized work to the total program of the
organization.
5. Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and
motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.
In budget and finance, the Executive Director will:
1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound
financial practices.
2. Work with the staff, Treasurer, and the board in
preparing a budget; see that the organization operates
within budget guidelines.
3. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit
the organization to carry out its work.
4. Jointly, with designated board members, conduct
official correspondence of the organization and execute
legal documents.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Undergraduate degree, at a minimum
Experience:
Individual should possess a minimum of 10 years of
directly related experience including 3 to 5 years in a
senior managerial capacity with a similar operation.
Must have direct management responsibility for
large-scale initiatives involving significant dollar
amounts and implications.
Extensive experience working with volunteers.
Not-for-profit experience preferred.
Skills:
Proven leadership and team building skills. Ability to
build consensus, rally support around common goals and
to motivate groups and individuals. Proven negotiation
and mediation skills. Ability to overcome obstacles to
cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.
Strong project management skills. Easily balances
competing priorities, complex situations, and tight
deadlines.
Ability to think strategically and creatively.
Ability to rapidly process and comprehend large amounts
of detailed information consider the implications and
consequences of new facts and make decisions.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal
communications skills. Ability to be articulate,
concise, compelling and diplomatic.
Interested
persons should send a cover letter and resume to:
R.
Alton Milrany
Houston Marathon Committee
720 N. Post Oak Road, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77024
Alton@houstonmarathon.com
Product
Line Manager - Running Apparel & Accessories
Company: Brooks Sports
Posted: November
12, 2009
Product
excellence is at the heart of Brooks success.
Achieving a leadership position in the marketplace
requires innovative thinking and the ability to inspire
all product creation shareholders. The PLM is
responsible for the seasonal direction of the apparel
and accessories collections, providing leadership and
merchandising expertise while monitoring the processes
through on going interaction with internal and external
cross functional teams. Reports to and works
closely with Director of Merchandising. From brief
to commercialization the PLM provides merchandising
expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the
competitive landscape. Managing the approval
process for materials, fit and prototype sign off.
Ensure key calendar milestones are met for on-time
delivery and adoption of styles. Foster a
collaborative work relationship with Sales, Operations,
Marketing and Footwear counterparts.
Brooks
Sports
Coordinator,
Community Relations
Company: Competitor Group, Inc.
Posted: November
12, 2009
Competitor
Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a
media and event entertainment company dedicated to the
endurance sports industry of running, cycling and
triathlons. Working closely with the Director of
Community relations, coordinate development of
materials (print, web, email), mailings and
presentations to effectively communicate road closure
information for Competitor Group's series of events.
The Coordinator will maintain an existing contact
database and develop new relationships in each event
community in an effort to build trust and
understanding of road closures and alternate access
routes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's
degree preferred
Strong communication skills, including public speaking
and presentations
Ability to write clear, concise directions and copy
for road closure materials
Comfortable with cold calling affected businesses,
hotels, neighborhood groups
Experience in community relations/public relations
Proficiency in the use of computers for word
processing, data base management, MS Office
Our company offers a relaxed environment, friendly
staff, competitive salary and employee benefits
package including 401(k) matching.
If interested and qualified, please send resume or
C.V., cover letter with salary history and
requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com
Coordinator,
Public Relations
Company: Competitor Group, Inc.
Posted: November
12, 2009
Competitor
Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a
media and event entertainment company dedicated to the
endurance sports industry of running, cycling and
triathlons. Under the direction of the Public
Relations Manager, the Public Relations Coordinator
will support the marketing department's communications
efforts by assuming responsibility for of a range of
projects involving media relations, external
communications, creative efforts and social media to
support Competitor events.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have a degree in communications,
public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related
field and at least three (3) years of increasingly
responsible professional level experience in public
relations or media.
Our company offers a relaxed environment, friendly
staff, competitive salary and employee benefits
package including 401(k) matching.
If interested and qualified, please send resume or
C.V., cover letter with salary history and
requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com
Medical
Coordinator
Company: Competitor Group, Inc.
Posted: November
12, 2009
Competitor
Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a
media and event entertainment company dedicated to
the endurance sports industry of running, cycling
and triathlons. The medical coordinator will
coordinate resources necessary for successful
execution of Competitor Group's medical team
programs and services. This includes directly
working with the Medical Director and local
doctors/captains in each event city, providing
administrative support, resources and tools to
effectively recruit, confirm, retain and train
volunteers for each event.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's
degree preferred
Knowledge and interest in sports medicine is an
asset
Experience in volunteer management
Proficiency in the use of computers for word
processing, data base management, MS
Office
Our company offers a relaxed environment, friendly
staff, competitive salary and employee benefits
package including 401(k) matching.
If interested and qualified, please send resume or
C.V., cover letter with salary history and
requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com
Manager,
Operations
Company: Competitor Group, Inc.
Posted: November
12, 2009
Competitor
Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a media
and event entertainment company dedicated to the
endurance sports industry of running, cycling and
triathlons. The Manager, Operations will lead one
operations team for a group of 5-8 events, with a focus
on course design and implementation. The manager
will also guide and oversee all other operational
aspects of the race at a macro level, including start
line, finish line, band sites, water stations, cheer
sites, medical stations, etc. This will include
designing all band sites, cheer sites and medical
stations which requires a keen sense of direction and
understanding of the scope of the event.
The position will include high-level coordination with
city special events offices, police, traffic control,
local contractors, vendors and management of staff to
aid the successful execution of the event, and as such
will require a significant amount of travel, often for
up to a week at a time.
The position will also require the ability to work in a
high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment with the
added ability to multi-task. All this must be done
in a professional manner with the ability to work well
in a team atmosphere.
Minimum
Qualifications:
5
Years experience in design, implementation and
coordination of running courses.
Detail
oriented and organized.
Ability
to multi-task and work on many divergent tasks
simultaneously.
Ability
to lead and manage a team of internal and contracted
staff to implement the operations of the event.
Ability
to create and manage budgets.
Computer
design skills a plus.
Bachelors
Degree Preferred
Our company offers a relaxed environment, friendly
staff, competitive salary and employee benefits
package including 401(k) matching.
If
interested and qualified, please send resume of C.V.,
cover letter with salary history and requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com
Regional
Sales Representatives: Texas, New York, D.C.
Company: Competitor Group
Posted: October
26, 2009
Competitor
Group is looking for a self-motivated individuals who
are hungry to make a difference in their job and make
money for themselves. Qualified candidates will be
outgoing, goal-oriented and have a passion for
adventure and the active lifestyle. In this
growth position, you will be fully responsible for
specific region while selling print and digital
advertising for all Competitor Group publications,
including the regional editions of Competitor
Magazine, as well as the Competitor Group's national
titles: Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and VeloNews.
You will also sell regional event sponsorships and
other marketing opportunities while maintaining and
up-selling existing clients and developing new
business. We provide a flexible, fun, non-corporate
environment with tremendous growth opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.
*
Manage and maintain Regional accounts
* Lead
generation and new business creation
*
Developing and presenting of sales materials
*
Create new revenue opportunities for clients
*
Coordination of all production with Art Department
*
Maintain client database
*
Attend local events and trade/consumer shows
*
Client collections
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or
university; or a minimum of three years related sales
experience; or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Microsoft Word, Excel, Sales
Database and Power Point experience preferred.
Compensation: Draw against commission.
We offer a relaxed environment, a friendly staff,
health benefits, vacation and a 401K with employer
matching.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send resume or
C.V., cover letter with salary history and
requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com.
Custom
Sales Manager
Company: Pearl Izumi
Posted October 26,
2009
The Custom Sales Manager (CSM), working within the context of the Company's overall strategy, will develop and implement an effective business plan that will establish Pearl Izumi as a key provider of custom apparel. The business will support a long term strategy that aligns with the consumer focus of the organization and is both profitable and scalable. The position will be accountable for managing and delivering revenue targets. The CSM will align and assist in building a focused and compact team that supports the multiple facets of the custom-team apparel business. The role will work closely with Sales, Product, International and Operations divisions to ensure that a dependable fulfillment business and custom supply chain are can grow in revenue and distribution over time. The CSM will be in an entrepreneurial position that will require a broad business experience within the apparel arena. The ability to provide various methods of leadership including Strategic planning, project management, process implementation, sales within the organization is essential.
Apply
for this position
Customer
Service Representative
Company: Team Estrogen
Posted October 26,
2009
Team Estrogen is a Portland, OR area online retailer of women's cycling, triathlon and fitness apparel. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of every woman who wants to ride her bike, run, or exercise in comfort and style. We are a small, but growing company seeking employees that share our passion for fitness, and our enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service and an unmatched selection of technical apparel for women.
Apply
for this position
Job Openings with the New
York Road Runners
Posted as of
August 25, 2009
Career Opportunities
New York Road Runners is
a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the
sport of running for health, recreation, and
competition. Founded in 1958 with a membership of 47,
NYRR now has a full-time staff of more than over 100
employees and a growing membership base of more than
40,000 members from every U.S. state and over 100
countries. NYRR produces more than 100 events per year,
including the prestigious ING New York City Marathon.
New York Road Runners
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
http://www.nyrr.org/about/jobs.asp
Senior
Manager, Marketing Partnerships
Company:
New York Road Runners
Posted
September 17, 2009
This
position will serve as a liaison between New York Road
Runners (NYRR) sponsorship clients and NYRR's internal
production teams; Communications and Brand Management,
Event Production and Development Registration, IT and
Event Scoring to produce cutting edge, strategic, well
executed programming for NYRR. It also requires
demonstrable leadership internally with direct reports
and colleagues, and proven management experience which
includes the development of employees. This is a
highly visible, collaborative position which requires
multi-tasking, juggling of priorities, leadership,
patience and team work. Key responsibilities are built
upon the intersection of client strategy, NYRR brand
strategy and top notch client service in a high paced,
ever changing environment.
If interested and
qualified, please e-mail your resume and salary
requirements to: humanresources@nyrr.org
or mail to to New York Road Runners
Attn: Human Resources
9 East 89th Street, New York, NY 10128
Resumes
Tracy
Connolly
5318 18th
Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 744-4026 tracy_connolly@yahoo.com
My professional
background is in the hospitality industry and many of my
skills and personal focus can be beneficial in the
Sports Events arena.
I would be great at
helping you with:
Community Relationships
and Public Relations
Branding and Marketing
Membership Retention
Securing and Maintaining Sponsorships
Volunteer Coordination
Fundraising
Event Planning
Office/Computer work
I am very flexible with
regards to salary, hours and days worked, job duties,
travel and the option to work from my home.
RESUME
Associate Director of
Sales February 2005 to Current Sirata
Beach Resort and Conference Center, St. Pete Beach, FL
Responsible for customer
solicitation, cultivation and relationship building
Plan and coordinate meetings, events and tradeshows
Contract negotiations
Maintain relationship with community
Market resort via e-mail blasts, bulk mail, web-site,
community and print
Manage and train sales and convention services team
Professional
Accolades:
3rd Quarter 2006 Manager
of the Quarter
2006 Manager of the Year
Maryland Sales Manager March 2002 to January 2005
Annapolis Marriott, Annapolis, MD
Establish new business as well as maintain relationships
with existing customers
Plan and execute group
meetings and events
Contract negotiations
Operations mentor to sister hotels in Ft. Lauderdale
Government liaison for Delegates and Senators during
Legislative Sessions
Professional
Accolades:
2004 Manager of the Year
2004 recipient of Tribute to Women in Industry Award
COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
Pancreatic Cancer Action
Network "Purple Stride" 5K May 30, 2009 and
May 22, 2010 (Annual)
Event Director
Created event committee,
secure sponsors, fundraising support, event logistics,
marketing via web-site, e-mail blasts and print
materials, maintain relationship with community.
Over 400 participants
Raised over $47,000.00
for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Motion Sports Management
- Steering Committee St. Pete Beach Classic/ Bay to Bay
Responsible for Health
and Fitness Expo and Sponsorships
Recruit vendors, plan and
execute expo, race liaison for community, sponsorships
recognition
Additional
Involvements:
Board of Directors - St.
Pete Road Runners
Trithis, Inc - Sand Key Triathlon- Volunteer Coordinator
2007/2008 Clearwater Ironman 70.3 – Aid station
captain
Marathon Competitor
Triathlon Competitor
Team in Training fundraiser and participant
Relay for Life fundraiser and participant
Steven
L. "Hammy" Handwerker
421
Kelburn Rd., #213, Deerfield, IL 60015 http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehandwerker
Phone:
312.375.9500 E-mail: slhcomm@hotmail.com
2009 Publicity Club of Chicago Gold and Silver
Trumpets Award Winner
2009 International Association of Business
Communicators/Chicago Bronze Quill Award Winner
Sports Marketing and Public Relations Professional
Domestic
and international, B2C and B2B sports marketing, PR and
communications expert. Strategically positions clients
as industry leaders. Top-quality strategic,
multitasking, writing, creative, team and budgetary
skills. Sees details and big picture. Quick, thorough
study and relationship builder. Fluent Spanish,
conversational German, Portuguese and Hebrew.
EXPERIENCE
Director of Public
Relations, The San Jose Group, Chicago, Ill. 2008 –
March 2009 downsizing
Hispanic marketing
communications agency. Staff, project, budget
management; writing, editing; social media; new
business.
Clients: U.S. Cellular,
Illinois Bureau of Tourism, ComEd, The San Jose Group.
Created U.S.
Cellular’s first-ever Hispanic Heritage Month mobile
technology downloads (national flags & ringtones),
generating 6,500
downloads, 600,000 print, broadcast & online media
consumers in 12 U.S. markets.
Strategy &
planning team member for ComEd annual back-to-school and
holiday-season special events for youth.
Through social
media and traditional media relations, secured SJG
coverage in PRWeek (2x), AdAge, P&C Hispanic,
HR Magazine, Negocios
Now, HMW, and others.
Won numerous
awards for U.S. Cellular and IBOT work.
Improved staff
skills, efficiency and division profitability; expanded
services, social media and internal communications.
Principal,
SLHCommunications, Inc., Chicago, Ill. 2001 – Present
Domestic, global
marketing communications; athlete, event management
& operations; sponsorship, licensing negotiation,
contracts; media planning, buying; media relations;
crisis communications; look-of-venue; trade shows;
travel marketing; database marketing; VIP service; new
business; staff management; philanthropy; professional
photography – news, corporate, industrial, sports
& affairs.
Clients: USA: Sports
Engine USA, Inc., TN Sunglasses, Valdora Cycles, Inc.,
Lava Belt, Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park,
Gulf Coast Tri., Timberman Tri., Lakeshore Marathon,
Elkhart Lake Int’l Tri., Hammerfest Tri., Chann McRae,
Roy Pirrung, Harris County (Tex.) Flood Control Dist.;
GER: Quelle Challenge Roth, Kohler Haardman, Lucia
Kuehner, Bernd Eichhorn; BRA: Oscar Galindez, Fabio
Carvalho; ARG: Barbara Buenahora; ITA: Daniel Fontana;
EST: Margus Tamm; CAN: Luc Morin, Eric Roy.
Quelle Challenge
Roth re-branding PR renewed event’s global
significance. Generated record amount of global media
coverage – at least 12 nations on 5 continents,
developed one of few sub-8-hour pro fields in triathlon
history, initiated course redesigns, special bonuses,
contracts & marketing for world’s largest Ironman
& destination travel race (3,677 athletes, 35,000
expo visitors, 100,000+ spectators; $1.5MM marketing
budget).
PR for inaugural
Philadelphia Tri. (1,400 athletes, 3,500+ spectators)
generated regional, national & global media
coverage: 5 TV networks, 1 radio station, 2 dailies, 5
magazines. Managed external PR support.
Built
Philadelphia Tri. two-day expo – 20+ vendor sales;
look-of-venue; negotiations; day-of management.
Elkhart Lake
site redesign increased event capacity &
registration revenue by 33% in one year.
Conceived,
produced Starved Rock/Hammerfest Tri. race & expo,
$31,000+ net per year for Ottawa, Ill. visitors center.
Chicago Fire
look of venue; event marketing; mascot; game operations;
CONCACAF Gold Cup Chicago support operations.
World-class
& second-tier pro athletes’ visibility &
sponsorship assets brought to new levels.
Sports Engine’s
MOTORTABS and Valdora’s PHX new product launch media
relations.
Pioneered
full-service public relations & news distribution
for triathlon worldwide.
Location
photography published worldwide – editorial, sports,
formal affairs, industrial, product, and real estate.
Director, Brand
Development and Marketing, USA Field Hockey, Colorado
Springs, Col. 2008
National governing body
& Olympic team. Brand building, marketing &
management; expo, advertising, merchandise,
partnerships, sponsorship sales; look-of-venue; special
Beijing Olympics logo design; fund-raising strategy;
budget, staff, change management.
Created &
grossed $11,000 in new USAFH-branded merchandise sales
with one-week lead time.
$3,200+ in
last-minute expo vendor space sales for national
championships.
Identified &
initiated collection of approximately $18,000 in
past-due sponsorship & advertising sales
receivables.
Created special,
Beijing Olympics-themed field hockey logo and USAFH’s
first-ever brand standards.
Created,
produced "Believe. Belong." Olympic team video
to motivate thousands of young hockey players.
Created
"Postcards from Beijing" media relations
campaign & sponsored gear for Beijing fans &
player giveaways.
Planned &
managed look-of-venue for national championships week
(seven hockey pitches, expo, medical, etc.)
Created unique
public address, half-time, mascot, and other
opportunities for sponsors & vendors at national
tourney.
Began ESPN The
Magazine relationship to overhaul, best manage &
profit from USAFH’s quarterly magazine.
Began developing
sponsorships with Williams Oil, High Sierra &
high-end endemic companies.
Public Relations
Specialist, PriceWeber, Louisville, Ky. 2000 – 2001
Integrated marketing
communications agency.
Media relations; news
conferences; writing, editing; newsletters;
cross-functional project management; trade shows;
branding, identity; internal communications; sponsorship
activation; client relations, account management;
business, staff development.
Clients: The Valvoline
Company; Cummins, Inc.; Fleetguard, Inc.; Brown-Forman
Beverages Worldwide; PriceWeber.
Identified,
activated Valvoline’s NASCAR sponsorship via trade
show appearances, media relations & promotions.
Initiated,
managed Valvoline-Fleetguard joint media luncheon for
greater impact & client cost savings.
Initiated,
managed project, change management for Valvoline
newsletter redesign, increasing reliability &
profitability.
Expanded PR
revenue from media relations-only to project management,
sponsorship activation, new business.
Initiation and
change management of client news releases to 100%
digital from hardcopy-only, improving efficiency &
editors’ satisfaction. Project management for
cross-functional creative & software development
team.
Account Director, The
Hanlen Organization, Inc., Wilmette, Ill. 1993 - 1999
Full-service public
relations agency.
Media relations; public
affairs, client relations, account management; news,
features, white paper writing, editing; market research;
trade shows, special events; award-winning custom
publishing; photography management & creative;
advertising, direct marketing; sales incentive programs;
business development; staff supervision.
Clients: BFGoodrich
Specialty Plastics; Cooper Lighting; Elkay Mfg.; Kirsch;
Jameson; Seatt; BDO Seidman, LLP;
USA Group, Inc. Employee
Benefits Consutling; Sikich Group, LLP; Binding
Industries of America; Univshoe, Inc.; Adoption by
Choice, Inc.; PSO/ICCA; Herbst LaZar Bell; Miller &
Assoc.
Created new
relationships between agency, BFGoodrich and media
through comprehensive media seminar on
difficult-to-understand product, earning endless
coverage over next five years.
Launched
Univshoe’s Casual Fridays footwear with market
research, B2B and B2C news releases, special events, and
turnkey Casual Friday policy handbook for human resource
managers nationwide.
Planning and
operations for Kirsch news conference, golf/tennis
outing, product launch party.
Public affairs
for Jameson earned City of Chicago aldermanic support,
establishing ordinance mandating residential carbon
monoxide (CO) detectors; national media coverage;
developed a national CO council.
Public affairs
helped earn State of California building code approval
of BFGoodrich’s plumbing pipe system.
Arranged 18
interviews over six weeks for Illinois Child Care
Association’s statewide broadcast media tour.
Generated
consistent, key leadership & product coverage in
national consumer & trade media for BDO Seidman
tax/global currency/healthcare, Kirsch, BFGoodrich,
Cooper, Elkay, and Jameson/Seatt residential and
commercial building products.
Student Assistant,
University of Illinois Sports Information, Champaign,
Ill. 1990-1991
Media relations, public
relations for varsity wrestling, women’s tennis,
football, basketball, and volleyball; photography
assistant for all sports. Assisted network television
crews as needed.
Created
pediatric ward and school visits for NCAA Div. I
heavyweight champion, John Llewellyn. Secured statewide
and national media coverage for teams and individual
athletes.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Avid athlete –
stick-and-ball, endurance, outdoors (backpacking,
camping, trail running).
Long-time,
sponsored triathlete; six-time IRONMAN competitor;
mentor.
Professional
photographer.
Microsoft Office
Suite; Adobe Photoshop; Cision; Salesforce.com;
AdVantage.
AP Style.
Fluent Spanish
and German; intermediate Portuguese and Hebrew.
AFFILIATIONS
Public Relations
Society of America; Publicity Club of Chicago.
USATriathlon;
USA Track & Field.
Jewish United
Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Kinesiology,
Minor in Communications, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
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