SEAN W.

BOURKE
sean_bourke@yahoo.com

847-814-1894

linkedin.com/in/seanwbourke

PROFILE
Former NCAA student-athlete and current graduate student with a passion for intercollegiate athletics. Possesses a
strong attention to detail, leadership ability and work ethic. Developed background with diversified talents and
experience with proven success across multiple positions. Seeking opportunity to contribute to the continued
improvement of an intercollegiate athletics organization while further enhancing skills.
EDUCATION
Master of ArtsBusiness, specialization in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Bachelor of ArtsSport Management & Bachelor of ArtsFinance
Loras College, Dubuque, IA

May 2018 (Anticipated)

May 2016

EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
August 2016-Present
Instructor BSAD150 Business Computer Applications
Teaching Microsoft Office Programs to students in the College of Business Administration
Athletics Department Intern, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
May-August 2015
Reported to the Director of Athletics, responsible for managing projects, conducting research & analysis,
managing events, marketing ideation and providing administration support.
Corporate Sponsorships and Ticket Sales:
Assisted in securing sponsors and silent auction donations for annual golf outing.
Responsible for sponsorship activation of tee signs and other promotional items.
Distributed season ticket renewal requests.
Organized gameday student worker schedules for box office and promotion distributions.
Marketing, Promotions, and Fan Experience:
Recruited and promoted for the Rambler Rowdies student-section.
Recommended and implemented promotional ideas for Womens Volleyball games to secure more group
outings in attendance, including a Girl Scouts night.
Facilities & Operations:
Confirmed scheduling of games and reserved field time and dates for athletic events including MVC game
and referee scheduling.
Participated in the committee for renovation of Hoyne Field (Soccer and Softball).
Finance:
Assisted in filing purchase orders, summer camp refunds, summer camp payroll distribution, and confirmed
receipts for coach expenses.
Researched 35+ schools through questionnaires to establish a benchmark analysis of approach to summer
camp ownership and revenue distribution.
Conducted research on position salaries of similar institutions to compare to current Loyola salaries.
Coordinated all golf outing purchases and allocated correct revenue and gift portions for financial filings.
Athletic Communications Assistant, Loras College, Dubuque, IA
August 2014-March 2015
Producer: Duhawk Talk live radio show.
Oversaw broadcast, managing a staff of 3-4 people.
Secured guests, researched stats and trends, wrote the show script outline, and managed social
media exchanges prior to and during broadcast.
Secondary Contact: Football and Mens Basketball.
Live streamed home games and recorded statistics through StatCrew.
Wrote game recaps for athletic website press releases that included player and coach quotations as well as
analysis of key statistics and plays.
Captured and edited video and photography using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premier.

SEAN W. BOURKE
sean_bourke@yahoo.com

847-814-1894

linkedin.com/in/seanwbourke

Operations Intern, Arena Football League, Chicago, IL

May-August 2014
Reviewed and approved teams gameday operations outlines, confirming league time and
sponsorship requirements were met prior to gameday.
Conducted interviews of players and coaches as well as wrote feature articles for the AFL
website.
Monitored team and league social media accounts and kept track of statistics, comparing to all-time records.
Sports Information Intern, Loras College, Dubuque, IA
January-May 2014
Recorded gameday stats through StatCrew.
Archived all-time records of Football, Mens soccer, and Womens soccer teams to be converted to
electronic format.
Updated team rosters and player biographies for spring sports.
Wrote competition recaps for Mens and Womens Swimming, Tennis, and Track & Field.
Ticketing Intern, DuPage County Hounds, Lisle, IL
May-August 2013
Sold and distributed tickets, ushered fans to seats, and distributed promotional items.
Participated in running gameday and community promotional events.
Student Ambassador, Loras College, Dubuque, IA
August 2012-May 2016
Promote Loras College to prospective students, faculty, and alumni by leading individual, group,
and VIP campus tours.
Mailed personal letters to prospective students and congratulations/acceptance letters to
admitted students.
Selected to be on committee to help improve the campus tour and overnight visit experience.
Performed administrative duties within the Loras College Admissions Office.
MEMBERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
NAADD Student Member (2016-Present)
University of Nebraska Cornhuskers Athletics Volunteer (2016)
Development & Ticketing, Marketing & Fan Experience
NCAA Division III Loras College Varsity Basketball (2012-2016)
Team Captain
Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournament Volunteer (2015, 2016)
Operations
Illinois State University Sport Management Symposium Attendee (2014, 2016)
NCAA Division III Wrestling Regionals (2014, 2015)
Athletic Communications
Western Illinois University Leatherneck Athletics Volunteer (2015)
Event Management, Operations
College Sport Research Institute Attendee (2013-2015)
3rd and 4th place finishes in case study competition
Chicago Sports Commission Speaker Series: Business of Football Attendee (2014)
Iowa Conference Track & Field Championships Volunteer (2013)
Ticketing
University of Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics Volunteer (2013)
Event Management
REFERENCES
Steve Watson
Director of Athletics
Loyola University Chicago
773-508-2747

Dr. Matt Garrett

Professor of Sport
Management
Loras College
563-588-7165

James Naprstek
Director of Athletic
Communications
Loras College
563-588-7407