EducationOhio University                                               Athens, OH  45701            Graduate June 2010Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Sciences                                                              Major GPA 3.053   Sport Management Major                                                                                      Overall GPA 3.011                                                                           Business MinorExperienceComcast-Spectacor                                      Philadelphia, PA 19148                 Summer 2010Event Management & Facility Operations Intern-Attended daily department-head meetings within the various branches of the company   -- Includes sales, marketing, and operations for the Philadelphia Flyers, 76ers, Wings, and Phantoms-Thoroughly involved in front-stage/back-stage management and operations of all events at the Wachovia Center   -- James Taylor, 76ers Draft Party, Run for Cover 5k, WWE Raw is War, American Idol, Walking With Dinosaurs, Tom Petty-Oversee and assist Event Staff with load-in/load-out of all concerts and eventsSouthern Ohio Copperheads                     Athens, OH 45701                         Summer 2009General Staff Member-Member of the marketing team that generated record-setting attendance and revenues-Performed in-game promotions both on and off the field-Contacted sponsors to ensure public relations were maintained-Member of the hospitality team that worked as both an usher and waiter to fans of all agesUnited Parcel Service                                  Aurora, OH 44202                         Winter 2007, 2008, 2009Driver’s Assistant-Sorted packages in the truck numerically, then physically delivered themGrimco, Inc.                                                   Solon, OH  44139                           Summer 2006Warehouse Coordinator -Diagnosed UPS order, packaged and prepared heavy metals for delivery-Maintained upkeep of warehouse and cataloged inventory regularlyAchievements -Active member of the Sports Business Association at Ohio University   -- Host special marketing events for varsity sports, attend conferences and professional networking activities-Founded Pi Kappa Phi fraternity generating an annual $1000+ for our own philanthropic organization Push America   -- Title: Chaplain – an Executive position held for four years responsible for rituals and brotherhood events-Awarded Ohio University Gateway Scholarship for academic merit-Awarded Cleveland Touchdown Club Lou Groza Award for excellence both on and off the field<br />

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    EducationOhio University Athens, OH 45701 Graduate June 2010Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Sciences Major GPA 3.053 Sport Management Major Overall GPA 3.011 Business MinorExperienceComcast-Spectacor Philadelphia, PA 19148 Summer 2010Event Management & Facility Operations Intern-Attended daily department-head meetings within the various branches of the company -- Includes sales, marketing, and operations for the Philadelphia Flyers, 76ers, Wings, and Phantoms-Thoroughly involved in front-stage/back-stage management and operations of all events at the Wachovia Center -- James Taylor, 76ers Draft Party, Run for Cover 5k, WWE Raw is War, American Idol, Walking With Dinosaurs, Tom Petty-Oversee and assist Event Staff with load-in/load-out of all concerts and eventsSouthern Ohio Copperheads Athens, OH 45701 Summer 2009General Staff Member-Member of the marketing team that generated record-setting attendance and revenues-Performed in-game promotions both on and off the field-Contacted sponsors to ensure public relations were maintained-Member of the hospitality team that worked as both an usher and waiter to fans of all agesUnited Parcel Service Aurora, OH 44202 Winter 2007, 2008, 2009Driver’s Assistant-Sorted packages in the truck numerically, then physically delivered themGrimco, Inc. Solon, OH 44139 Summer 2006Warehouse Coordinator -Diagnosed UPS order, packaged and prepared heavy metals for delivery-Maintained upkeep of warehouse and cataloged inventory regularlyAchievements -Active member of the Sports Business Association at Ohio University -- Host special marketing events for varsity sports, attend conferences and professional networking activities-Founded Pi Kappa Phi fraternity generating an annual $1000+ for our own philanthropic organization Push America -- Title: Chaplain – an Executive position held for four years responsible for rituals and brotherhood events-Awarded Ohio University Gateway Scholarship for academic merit-Awarded Cleveland Touchdown Club Lou Groza Award for excellence both on and off the field<br />