Resume

1. PAYTON PHILLIPS
941.405.7797  pgp8@live.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paytonphillips
EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
MBA (Sport & Entertainment Management Concentration), Candidate, July 2017
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
BSBA - Economics, Cum Laude, December 2015 (3½ years)
Economics GPA: 4.0 Overall GPA: 3.7
EMPLOYMENT
University of South Florida Athletics
Business Analytics Assistant, August 2016–Present
 USF Athletics’ first analytics hire
 Manage and execute all of program’s analytics projects
 Created 2017 football season ticket pricing map to maximize revenue by seating section
 Scored season ticket accounts to enhance renewal probability
University of Arkansas Athletics
Financial Analyst, January-August 2016
 Developed analytics models resulting in strategic adjustments to football ticket prices and
basketball scheduling to maximize revenues and tournament selection probability
 Compiled data and presented summaries/analyses for Athletics Director and senior administrator
decision-making – multimedia rights, coach contracts, naming rights, game attendance
 Prepared data & analysis for presentation seeking Trustee approval for football stadium expansion
University of Florida Golf Operations
Pro Shop Coordinator, June-December 2015
University of Florida Athletic Association
Business Intern, January-August 2014
IMG
Guest Services Coordinator, June-August 2012
 Toured prospective boarding school students and their families
 Facilitated weekly camp check-ins for up to 700 athletes from 6 continents
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Ideated and organized inaugural IMG Academy 5k Run, generating $26,000 for students in need
 Boys and Girls Club of Alachua – mentored at-risk youth six hours weekly
 Led fundraising program generating $55,000 for Oklahoma family in need
 Reviewed and advised Norman City Council on park accommodations for disabled citizens
 Led driving safety (anti-texting) initiatives resulting in new city ordinances
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
 6-time University of Florida Dean’s List
 Voted Most Likely to Succeed by IMG Academy classmates and teachers
 Earned A’s in Calculus 1, 2, and 3 at UF
 Elected by Norman City Council to inaugural Youth City Council; re-elected following year