Dominique Powell, CSEE, TDM
Sales Manager, Venue Rentals at Long Center for the Performing Arts- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Texas Destination Marketer
Texas Association of Convention and Visitors BureausAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
T.A.AF. Certified Professional Sports Manager
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation IncFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Sports Event Executive
National Association of Sports Commissions
Experience
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Long Center for the Performing Arts
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager, Venue Rentals
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Visit College Station
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sports and Events
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2022
Position was newly created to continue my growth in the company. Generated direct outside sales and business development by attending trade shows, attending sales conferences, participating in bid presentations, cold calling potential customers, effective account management, customer relationship development, contract negotiations. We are fulfilling sponsorship as it pertains to Bryan-College Station Sports tourism market. Manage and develop sales budgets within the sports tourism market in coordination with the overall operating budget. Recruit and manage full-time and part time staff. Build event staff and positions based on the needs of the event and develop sponsors and sponsorship plans for the greatest return. Plan and coordinate numerous sporting events from start to finish including venue recruitment, staffing, logistics, sponsorship and other parts as necessary. Lead familiarization trips to enhance the brand and make clients book business in the Bryan College Station area. Help manage budget and reports that are distributed to funding partners. Develop and lead an entire new brand and entity under Experience Bryan College Station.Develop and Manage database within the SImpleview CRM system.Select Achievements:Speaker at the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Conference.Texas Destination Marketer Certification recipient.National Connect Sports Game Changer Award Recipient
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Destination Sports Sales Executive
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Oct 2012 - May 2016
Lead and manage the Sports Department of the Bureau to create the highest economic impact by recruiting quality sports events and groups to Bryan-College Station and the Brazos Valley. Attracted visitors from all backgrounds for multiple night stays to use the local sports facilities, hotels, restaurants and attractions. Create proposals to bid on potential events to bring to the Bryan College Station Community. Manage, supervise and evaluate interns within the CVBprovide full-service support for site selection, including personalized site inspections of hotels and event venues, customized bid presentations, letters of invitation from elected officials and community leaders, and coordination with both national association and local host organizationsSelect Achievements: Chairman of the Inaugural Brazos Valley Bowl that set first year records for highest attendance, and streams for an NJCAA Bowl game. Recruited International, National and Regional soccer, softball, football and other events that generated over $1,000,000 to the community. Graduated from the Certified Sports Event Executive Program with the National Association of Sports Commissions. Exceeded targeted sales goals by at least 10% each year. Oversaw $200,000+ budget.
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Destination Sales Executive- Convention Group Sales
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Apr 2011 - Oct 2012
Strengthened Bryan-College Station's image and visibility as a premier destination for meetings, conventions and events. Increased the number of confirmed conventions and meetings to Bryan-College Station by maximizing all meeting facilities and sleeping rooms. Identified and developed qualified leads from targeted market segments. Utilized local members and officers by soliciting statewide and national organizations through local marketing programs. Marketed Bryan-College Station as a prime meeting destination to associations, societies, corporate and faith-based organizations across the United States to local meeting planners. Fostered the development of a goal oriented convention sales and service marketing plan, and the division budget. Select Achievements: Created and implemented a rewards program that increased the acquisition of new business into the marketplace. Exceeded targeted sales goals by 8% in half a fiscal year. Created new events to develop stronger brand awareness and sales within the local market.
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Sales and Servicing Manager
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Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
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Sports Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Hire
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
I had the distinct duty of helping Military personnel get all travel and relocation papers together upon deployment or change of base. Worked full-time at Lackland Air Force base and was presented with a coin to commemorate my time with the unit. I had the distinct duty of helping Military personnel get all travel and relocation papers together upon deployment or change of base. Worked full-time at Lackland Air Force base and was presented with a coin to commemorate my time with the unit.
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Education
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sports Management