EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

August 2010 August 2011
Masters of Science in Sport Management expected August 2011
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Member of Gator Sport Management Club
Developed Sponsorship Proposal and Sample Budget for Swamp Scramble Golf Tournam
ent
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
September 2008 May 2010
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Sport Management
GPA: 3.55/4.0
Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization, Univer
sity of Michigan Chapter
Member of Golden Key International Honour Society, University of Michigan Chapte
r
Providence College, Providence, RI
September 2006 May 2008
Enrolled in the School of Business
Member of Division I Mens Lacrosse Team and Member of Student-Athlete Advisory C
ommittee
Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Special Olympics in Downtown Providenc
e
EXPERIENCE
Living Well, University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance, Gain
esville, FL
August 2010 Present
Graduate Assistant for Marketing
Open and close faculty and staff wellness center and help student volunteers wi
th their daily procedures
Make sales calls to recruit new members and renew current and expired membershi
ps
Create and distribute marketing materials to target select demographics and org
anizations within the University of Florida
Monitor yearly budget and develop plan for improvement and reorganization of th
e gym and its equipment
University Athletic Association, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
August 2010 Present
Sport Marketing Volunteer
Member of Core Planning Team for Volleyball: generate new events and promotiona
l activities for Volleyball
Execute promotion strategies at revenue and non-revenue sporting events to enha
nce fan support and game-day experience
Operate Fan Fest and check-in and escort guests involved honorary presentations
onto field during football games and other events
Create and distribute marketing materials to target select demographics within
the Gainesville community
University of Florida Mens Lacrosse Team, Gainesville, FL
August 2010 Present
Assistant Coach
Coach offensive, defensive, and faceoff midfielders individually and teach team
concepts during practice
Monitor progress of players and provide constructive criticism and positive rei
nforcement in order to elevate their level of play
Assist with the creation of daily practice plans and strength and conditioning
programs
Motivate players to be better athletes and people by sharing my past experience
s on and off the field
New York Jets, Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, Florham Park, NJ
May 2009 August 2010
Event Staff
Work game-day events: guided visiting groups through pregame and halftime activ
ities, maintain condition of event staff equipment
Host corporate sponsors and VIP activities at events; assist public relations p
ersonnel with guided tours
Provide security at games and player autograph sessions to maintain crowd contr
ol and safety of participants
Assist in operation of Jets Fest and promotional programs such as Jersey Off Ou
r Back
University of Michigan Mens Lacrosse Team, Ann Arbor, MI
September 2008 May 2010
Captain
Developed time management skills while managing full course load and 20+ hours
per week lacrosse training
Chosen as team captain after demonstrating leadership skills during 2009 MCLA N
ational Championship season
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills as team captain during 2010 MC
LA National Championship season
Received team Rookie of the Year Award in 2009 and Commitment/Citizenship Award
in 2010
Honored with All-CCLA selection in 2009 and 2010
Jeff Janssen Leadership Training: 360 evaluation and leadership development pla
n
Volunteered at Motts Childrens Hospital for two years to spend time with patien
ts
Student-Athlete Advisory Council and Mock Rock Advertising and Corporate Sponso
rship Committees
University of Michigan Sports Marketing Department, Ann Arbor, MI
September 2008 May 2010
Intern
Executed promotion strategies at revenue and non-revenue sporting events to enh
ance fan support and game-day experience
Created and distributed marketing materials to target select demographics withi
n the greater Ann Arbor community
Handled various administrative office tasks: make sales calls to sell ticket pa
ckages and assembled mailing materials
Boomer Esiason Foundation Outback Empire Challenge, Hempstead, NY
June 2009 and 2010
Event Staff Volunteer
Volunteered to work weekend event fundraiser to benefit Boomer Esiason Foundati
on for Cystic Fibrosis
Set up stadium for event; assisted in all aspects of game-day operations
Escorted VIPs through event activities; provided security to maintain enjoyable
atmosphere for youth participants and families
No Limit Lacrosse Camps, Bedford, NY; Franklin, MA
June 2006 August 2010
Coaching Staff
Educated and coached children, ages 6-15, about the fundamental elements of lac
rosse
Motivated campers to be the best they can be and exercise good sportsmanship
Lacrosse Unlimited, Mt. Kisco, NY
November 2002 August 2008
Sales Representative/Key Holder
Marketed and directly sold lacrosse equipment and apparel in busy retail store
Managed and organized inventory; set up and maintained floor displays
Opened and closed store and register for daily business; handled cash and credi
t transactions; trusted with bank deposits
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
University of Michigan Kinesiology Student Government, Ann Arbor, MI
May 2009 May 2010
Treasurer
Budgeted and planned expenses to fund events for Kinesiology students; solicite
d donations for senior class gift
Global Young Leaders Summit, Cairns, Canberra, and Sydney, Australia
June 2007
Took part in a ten-day summit aimed at personal leadership development
Urban Action, Providence, RI
September 2006 May 2008
Member, Leader
Planned and participated in a four-day community service project prior to the b
eginning of each school year
SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office applications and MS Publisher; Experience in web design;
Conversational in Spanish and Italian language