Kayla Lawson
Senior Manager, Executive Search and Team Consulting at General Sports Worldwide- Claim this Profile
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Kenny Locke
I have worked with dozens of sales reps for sports teams over the past 25 years, and Kayla stands out as the very best. I have a deep level of respect for her. Why? She holds herself to the highest standards, is proactive in her approach and her authenticity is evident in every action. You don’t feel like a number when working with Kayla you feel like a person. What really stood out to me was how she would remember the specific things about my life, including my daughter and her interest. That goes a long way in making the customer feel valued. Lastly, her IQ is strong, very intelligent. Just as importantly, frankly if not more important in business, is her EQ. So important in connecting with people, and she has that quality. Very strong. Highly recommend Kayla, she will be a tremendous addition to any organization. Kenny Locke General Partner, Edward Jones
LinkedIn User
Kayla was my member experience rep for my relationship with the Phoenix Suns. Kayla always went out of her way to enhance my game experience but overall relationship with the Suns as well. Kayla from the get go was professional, courteous and sincere. Kayla is a huge asset and great team player with any organization.
Kenny Locke
I have worked with dozens of sales reps for sports teams over the past 25 years, and Kayla stands out as the very best. I have a deep level of respect for her. Why? She holds herself to the highest standards, is proactive in her approach and her authenticity is evident in every action. You don’t feel like a number when working with Kayla you feel like a person. What really stood out to me was how she would remember the specific things about my life, including my daughter and her interest. That goes a long way in making the customer feel valued. Lastly, her IQ is strong, very intelligent. Just as importantly, frankly if not more important in business, is her EQ. So important in connecting with people, and she has that quality. Very strong. Highly recommend Kayla, she will be a tremendous addition to any organization. Kenny Locke General Partner, Edward Jones
LinkedIn User
Kayla was my member experience rep for my relationship with the Phoenix Suns. Kayla always went out of her way to enhance my game experience but overall relationship with the Suns as well. Kayla from the get go was professional, courteous and sincere. Kayla is a huge asset and great team player with any organization.
Kenny Locke
I have worked with dozens of sales reps for sports teams over the past 25 years, and Kayla stands out as the very best. I have a deep level of respect for her. Why? She holds herself to the highest standards, is proactive in her approach and her authenticity is evident in every action. You don’t feel like a number when working with Kayla you feel like a person. What really stood out to me was how she would remember the specific things about my life, including my daughter and her interest. That goes a long way in making the customer feel valued. Lastly, her IQ is strong, very intelligent. Just as importantly, frankly if not more important in business, is her EQ. So important in connecting with people, and she has that quality. Very strong. Highly recommend Kayla, she will be a tremendous addition to any organization. Kenny Locke General Partner, Edward Jones
LinkedIn User
Kayla was my member experience rep for my relationship with the Phoenix Suns. Kayla always went out of her way to enhance my game experience but overall relationship with the Suns as well. Kayla from the get go was professional, courteous and sincere. Kayla is a huge asset and great team player with any organization.
Kenny Locke
I have worked with dozens of sales reps for sports teams over the past 25 years, and Kayla stands out as the very best. I have a deep level of respect for her. Why? She holds herself to the highest standards, is proactive in her approach and her authenticity is evident in every action. You don’t feel like a number when working with Kayla you feel like a person. What really stood out to me was how she would remember the specific things about my life, including my daughter and her interest. That goes a long way in making the customer feel valued. Lastly, her IQ is strong, very intelligent. Just as importantly, frankly if not more important in business, is her EQ. So important in connecting with people, and she has that quality. Very strong. Highly recommend Kayla, she will be a tremendous addition to any organization. Kenny Locke General Partner, Edward Jones
LinkedIn User
Kayla was my member experience rep for my relationship with the Phoenix Suns. Kayla always went out of her way to enhance my game experience but overall relationship with the Suns as well. Kayla from the get go was professional, courteous and sincere. Kayla is a huge asset and great team player with any organization.
Experience
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General Sports Worldwide
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager, Executive Search and Team Consulting
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Manager, Executive Search and Team Consulting
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Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
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theClubhouse®
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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theClubhouse®
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Feb 2022 - Present
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St. Mary's Food Bank
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Corporate Giving Officer
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Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
I helped businesses and organizations donate to St. Mary's Food Bank in a variety of ways. I managed the matching gifts and workplace giving program, acknowledgment letter process, food and fund drives, and recruit large companies to volunteer. I also processed all financial donations made from a company or organization. In addition, I steward and cultivate relationships with CEOs, presidents, and business owners to ensure their donation is going straight to our mission. I also managed the LinkedIn social responsibilities.
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Development Associate - Mid-Level Donors
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
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Phoenix Suns
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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400 - 500 Employee
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Account Executive, Membership Experience Services
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2020
I helped Phoenix Suns season ticket holders create memories with their families and friends at Suns games and events. I also helped businesses utilize the Phoenix Suns as a business tool through our membership platforms, suite rentals, and group night outings. I helped mentor new employees throughout their time at the Suns.-Serviced 370 Suns members that encompassed $3 million in revenue, while retaining a member base at over 100% to goal-Helped create life-long memories for over 500 families by curating a memorable fan experience with the Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Rattlers, and the Phoenix Suns-Managed interactions with clients and prospects by utilizing a customer relationship managementdatabase (CRM)-Strengthened written and oral communication skills through presentations and sales pitches-Created and lead team trainings and game-day meetings
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Account Executive, Arena Sports Group
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2018
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Inside Sales Consultant
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
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Jaguar Sport Properties
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University of South Alabama
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Sports Marketing
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Oct 2016 - May 2017
During this job, I implemented an application to increase game day attendance, generate relationships with sponsorship clients, and helped renew sponsorship clients. During this job, I implemented an application to increase game day attendance, generate relationships with sponsorship clients, and helped renew sponsorship clients.
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Education
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Faulkner State Community College
General Studies, General Studies -
University of South Alabama
Leisure Studies, Sports Management
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