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JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Promotional Events
Job Title: Promotional Events Game Day Internship
Reports To: Promotional Events Manager
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Term: March 13, 2017 – October 2017
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the execution of game day duties including, but not limited to: assisting with pregame
and in-game ceremonies and promotions, assisting with the load-in and load-out of ballpark
entertainment, escorting mascots and staffing the Consumer Clubs, Fan Zone Carnival Games
and Reds Authentics locations. Pregame activities include, but are not limited to: escorting
ceremonies, first pitches, national anthem performers, honor guards, game ball deliveries,
captains of the game and the Reds Heads Run-On. In-game activities include, but are not limited
to: executing “Play Ball” Kid, Cincinnati Bell Hometown Hero, Skyline Chili Shuffle and
Skyline Step Up to the Mic (additional sponsor related promotions may be added as the season
approaches). Other tasks may include assisting with fan giveaways and prize redemptions,
helping with special promotions, as well as additional escort duties when special guests are
present.
Assist Corporate Sales Fulfillment with tracking sponsor media and tickets and providing
assistance with Corporate Sales events and proof of performance packages. Events include, but
are not limited to: Corporate Sales Golf Outing, Corporate Batting Practices and Sponsorship
Games, Batting Practice Viewings and other sponsor-related events.
Companies with Position Available
1. Cincinnati Reds
2. New York Mets
3. Houston Astros
4. Kansas City Royals
News Article Relatedto Position/Companies
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/260657722/mlb-buzz-trade-talk-deals-and-
rumors/?topicId=27118122
- Speaks of the recent Japanese superstar Ohtani and how every single team is in on
signing him and his unique skill set.
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Jordan Carpenter
6572 USRoute 52 jordan.carpenter@msj.edu
Ripley, Ohio 45167 937-515-4178
Career Focus:
Hard-workinganddrivenstudentlookingtoapplymyeducationandloveforthe gameofbaseball toa jobinthesportsindustry.Areasofproficiencyinclude
communicationskills,experiencewithsoundboards andlivesports broadcasting,retail work, anda thoroughknowledge ofthe gameofbaseball.
Education
Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management May 2018
Minor: Business
GPA: 3.6
Dean’s List
Work Experience:
Western and Southern Open Cincinnati, Ohio
Operations and Courts Intern July 2017-August
2017
Organizedsite wide electronics andvendors
Cleaned, prepared, andinspectedall practice andmatchcourts
Participatedin events that includedworldclass athletes (interviews, autographsessions, etc)
Member of net changingteam duringtournament week
Driedcourts duringrain delays on strict schedule andon live TV
Dealt with issues concerningfans, corporate sponsors, coaches, andplayers.
Dick’s SportingGoods Cincinnati, Ohio
Cashier January 2016-March 2017
Createda great customerexperienceby communicatingproduct informationeffectively
Handledcash andcredit transactions efficiently
Promotedcompanyprograms includingwarranty sales, loyaltycardsign ups, andcredit cards
Trainedcoworkers oncustomer relationships andprofessionalism in theworkplace
Managedinventoryandensuredthe storewas always presentable
Mount St. Joseph UniversityBaseball Cincinnati, Ohio
Operations Manager February 2016-Present
Operate all Front Rush recruitment processes anddatainput
Work behindthe scenes with equipment andinventory
Set up andorganize all game day fieldpreparations andduties
Handle stats andscoreboardduringhome andaway games
Update andhandle teamsocial media accounts
Extracurricular Activities:
Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, Ohio
Delta Tau Delta, FoundingFather and Director of Academic Affairs 2016-Present
Distributive Education Club of American – Marketingorganization. 2011-2015
VolunteerExperience
MariposaFoundation – Dominican Republic June 2017
Service LearningVolunteer
Cincinnati Reds – Redsfest December, 2016
Volunteer
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APPLICATION LETTER
6572 US Route 52
Ripley, Ohio 45167
November 7, 2016
Bo Jackson
Baseball Operations
Cincinnati Reds
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dear Mr. Jackson,
This letter is in response to the recent advertisement for a position as an operations assistant within the
Cincinnati Reds organization. Being within the operations department, which I find to be one of the most desirable
positions.The Cincinnati Reds have dealt with their day-to-day and yearly operations with a ton of flexibility. I
would like to contribute my abilities and knowledge of the game to help propel the organization to a higher level
with new and unique ideas.
The past summer I worked as an operations and courts intern at the Western and Southern Open. I spent
weeks preparing and working on the logistics side of the week long tournament. It increased my organizational skills
and allowed me to plan things out in advance.My duties even expanded once the tournament started and I then
helped with taking care of all the professionalplayers needs and keeping courts maintained. I also served as Director
of Academic Affairs for Delta Tau Delta Crescent Colony at Mount St. Joseph University. This position created
opportunities for me to work on a schedule and look at the “bigger picture” within the fraternity. I retained over 30
members on track academically, and maintained detailed records over the annual year. Working upfront with people
has become second nature to me and a huge benefit.
My major field of study is Sports Management and Business.This provides a solid foundation to get started
in such a position as the one posted.This would allow me to be a great fit within your organization and help make
an immediate impact. Please refer to my resume for additional information, and I would greatly appreciate any
opportunity to further expand in person. Thank you for your time and consideration,I may be contacted at (937)-
515-4178 to further discuss my qualifications.
Sincerely,
Jordan Carpenter
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ELEVATOR SPEECH
My name is Jordan Carpenter. I am a senior at Mount St. Joseph University graduating with a Sports
management degree. I have been working around the sports world for my entire college career and see myself
as having strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to situations. I work with Mount St. Joseph’s
baseball team as an operations worker, as I handle stats, inventory, and working with different computer
programs. I also spent a summer working and preparing the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament.
This allowed me to gain extensive experience in the everyday operations of sports and the logistical side of it. I
think these experiences and the personality I have allow me to do well in any scenario or prospective job
situation.
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WORK SAMPLES
Western and Southern Open
o Participated in preparation of tournament and all site side logistics
o Tended to all player needs (included likes of Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal)
o Tournament broke week long and all single day attendance records in 2017
Mount St. Joseph University Baseball
o Designed and edited recruitment pamphlets
o Designed newsletter sent out monthly
o Inputted 200+ recruits into Front Rush system (used for high schoolprospects)
Redsfest
o Assisted with purchases of Reds Heads and Kids Club tickets for over 50 families
o Participated in Hunter Greene’s (Reds 2017 1st
Round Pick) basketball program
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PERSONAL BRAND
I grew up in a small town that caused me to have a desire to reach out and expand what I had done and
wanted to do. Special mentors caused me to have a desire to really make a difference and that became my real
goal. I was raised in the world of sports with my father being a sports reporter and my mom coaching various
high schoolsports. It was my first love and something that only grew once I relocated to the city for college.
This changed my personality, professionally at least, into a new direction. I was ready to make
connections, meet people, and learn more and more about the world of sports and what really made them tick. I
ventured out of my way in two big ways. I worked at a tennis tournament for two months and saw the inside
details of how everything works, and by traveling abroad and seeing a different side of sports in the Dominican
Republic. This truly cemented what I wanted to do. I want to make a serious effort to work with a professional
sports teams and to make a real difference in areas or situations not as easy as the ones we face at home.
Enthralled in the world of sports and everything that comes with it. Willing to take risks to try to make
a difference in the way sports are used as a source of change. A strong work ethic connects my determination
and persistence into what it takes to create a strong employee. I have the motivation to use my people skills to
really reach out in a new way. There will not be anyone more in love with their job. This creates the best
situations, as it allows for tasks to be done with real passion. Have a strong passion for what I truly want to do.
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THANK YOU LETTER
Jordan Carpenter March 3rd, 2018
6572 US Route 52
Ripley, Ohio 45167
Bo Jackson
Baseball Operations
Cincinnati Reds
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dear Mr. Jackson,
I would like to thank you for the interview. I enjoyed the chance to speak with you about the
opportunity available and learning what it may entail. I came out of it with an even bigger interest in the
position and with the feeling that it is something I would thoroughly enjoy and prosper in. Seeing the passion
you brought to the table over what you do reminded me what I truly want to be like in my profession.
I do feel like the experiences we spoke of do qualify me for the position within the operations
department. Whether it be my extensive attention to detail or my ability to work with people, I think it is
something I will excel in. I hope you consider me for the position and keep me in mind as the process
continues. If you would like to contact me, feel free to at (937)-515-4178 or Jordan.carpenter@msj.edu.
Thank you,
Jordan Carpenter