Branon Vaughan
Director of Ticket Sales & Service at University of Houston Athletics- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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USATF Level 1
USA Track & Field
Experience
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University of Houston Athletics
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Ticket Sales & Service
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Jun 2022 - Present
Co-develop and implement ticket sales campaigns for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball, soccer, softball, and baseball. Oversee, general and group ticket sales in coordination with the Assistant Athletics Director for Sales, Marketing, and External relations. • I create and implement business development programs to attract new ticket clients. Co-develop and implement ticket sales campaigns for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball, soccer, softball, and baseball. Oversee, general and group ticket sales in coordination with the Assistant Athletics Director for Sales, Marketing, and External relations. • I create and implement business development programs to attract new ticket clients.
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Oral Roberts University
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Athletics Sales
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Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
Prepared and managed an annual ticket sales and service business plan and budget in concert with OUR Athletics staff and senior management. I encompassed the sales and retention of all various ticket buying customers. I was responsible for achieving ticket sales & renewal goals annually. I effectively managed various group assets / experiences in order to maximize group ticket sales at all home games. Recruited, managed and developed part-time or additional ticket sales & service interns. I supervised two account coordinators. I developed and maintained a personal client database of ticket sales prospects and customers. Show less
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Colorado State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
Manged the NCAA proactive ticket sales department for the Colorado State University Athletic Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as the director of ticket sales and as the manager of Ram Zone ticket and apparel shop in Old Town Fort Collins. I developed and implemented ticket sales campaigns for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball; oversaw all premium, general and group sales; in coordination with Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sales and Marketing, created and implemented sales promotions; I hired and trained staff on ticketing sales best practices; provided upper management with daily sales progress reporting; identified new sales opportunities, monitored and evaluated sales goals for individual representatives and the department as a whole; knowledgeable of and ensured compliance with departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations including sound fiscal management policies; I performed other duties as assigned. Show less
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United States Air Force Academy
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2013
In 2009 I co-designed and launched the very first NCAA proactive ticket sales departments at Air Force. I managed the proactive ticket sales program and ticket office sales staff. We applied best sales practices to maximize revenue and production, and to create community awareness and business development opportunities. I created season ticket packages, tailgate packages, special events, new premium seat inventory, ticket sales business plans, and public/community relation campaigns for AFA with a focus on football, men’s basketball, hockey, women’s basketball, and volleyball. I served as the Denver and Colorado Springs chamber of commerce liaison for AFA, and as a chamber committee member. Show less
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Arizona State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Representative: The Arizona State University Sales Academy
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Jan 2007 - Jun 2008
The primary responsibility of this position was selling group ticket packages for The Arizona State University athletic events. I created and managed a portfolio of group ticket customers. I prospected new customers and built relationships on the phone and in person. I created group ticket packages based on customer needs, obtained payment from customers, and monitored ticket fulfillment. When instructed, I created special group theme nights for specified industries. I reported to the Director of Marketing and Sales. Show less
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Education
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1999 - 2003
University of Tulsa
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance -
1997 - 1999
Cascia Hall Preparatory School
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