1. Bryan K. Thompson
bthomp11@gmail.com
Emerging leader in Sports Management & Development landscape with strong experience as a Graduate
Research Assistant at the University of Michigan through various consulting projects. Passionate for a
career in Athletic Facility Development and enhancing the relationship with Athletic Department Donors.
Education
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI 2012 – Fall 2014
Candidate M.A. in Sport Management; School of Kinesiology
Concentration in Real Estate Development from Taubman College School of Architecture & Urban
Planning
West Virginia University – Morgantown, WV 2008 - 2012
B.S. in Sports Management from College of Physical Activity & Sport Sciences (CPASS)
Double Minor: Business Administration and Communications
Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School – Philadelphia, PA 2004 - 2008
Work & Research Experience
Director of Research Analysis – Michigan Hall of Fame Sept. 2013 – 2014
Contracted by the Michigan Hall of Fame committee to conduct market research and feasibility analysis
& modeling for its corporate facility relocation in Southeastern Michigan.
Graduate Research Assistant – Ann Arbor. MI Sept. 2012 – 2014
Research Assistant for Dr. Mark S. Rosentraub
The Bruce and Joan Bickner Endowed Professor of Sports Management
Responsibilities Include: Assisting in Research Analysis for Various Sport Real Estate Development
Projects Include: Green Bay Packers (Ancillary Development Opportunities Market Research) & Mega-
Event Center for UNLV (Geographic Consumer Market Share Analysis)
University of Michigan Football – Ann Arbor, MI 2012 – June 2013
Intern for Associate Athletic Director Michael Vollmar
Responsibilities: Assisted in the Day-to-Day Operations and Off – Season Recruiting
Projects Include: Travel Arrangements and Itinerary for UofM Football Team & Conducted Operational
Research Information for All Schools in BCS Conference and Facility Operations
Nate Smith Basketball School LLC – Morgantown, WV May - August 2011
Intern: Public Relations, Marketing & Fundraising
Responsibilities Include: Establishing Social Media Presence for Basketball School; Responsible for
Coordination and Operations of Golf Tournament Fundraiser
West Virginia University Athletic Department - Morgantown, WV May - August 2011
Intern for Associate Athletic Director Terri Howes
Responsibilities Include: Creating comprehensive Database for WVU Athletic Hall of Fame; Database
will enable 12-person HOF Committee to readily access and identify.
References
Mike Vollmar , Sr. Associate AD. Football Administration , mike.vollmar@utk.edu, 865-567-6623
Dr. Mark Rosentraub , Professor at University of Michigan , msrosen@umich.edu, 734-647-1309
Michael Cantor , Project Manager at Sterling Equities , michaelbcantor@gmail.com, 585-507-5015