Keith King
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Justin Honeysuckle
I have had the pleasure of working with Keith King for over four years during his tenure as a Board Advisor at TendedBar, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Keith has been a valuable asset to our team throughout our journey, from the early startup stages to our current nationwide expansion. Keith's expertise and insights have played a pivotal role in our success. He has a remarkable ability to open doors and cultivate valuable connections with our partners, which has significantly accelerated our growth. His strategic guidance has not only strengthened our business relationships but has also fostered an atmosphere of confidence and leadership within our organization. Keith's dedication to our mission and unwavering support have been instrumental in shaping TendedBar's trajectory. His visionary approach and commitment to our growth have consistently exceeded expectations. Keith's impact extends far beyond the boardroom; he has been a mentor, a motivator, and a true advocate for our team. In summary, Keith King has been an exceptional Board Advisor at TendedBar, and his contributions have been pivotal in propelling our company from its startup roots to a nationwide presence. I have no doubt that anyone fortunate enough to work with Keith will benefit greatly from his expertise, dedication, and unwavering support. Keith is a true asset to any team, and I wholeheartedly endorse him for any future endeavors.
Nathan Kauffman
Keith has been instrumental in helping our team, with meaningful strategic insights, introductions, and support while launching the iTATU 2.0. Working with him is a pleasure and his impact on our launch is visible!
Veena R.
During my time at Levi’s Stadium, home of the SF 49ers, I had the privilege of working alongside Keith, our Chief Legal Officer at Centerplate. Keith's leadership style truly stands out – he not only prioritized the company's success but also championed the well-being of every individual within the organization. His actions consistently aligned with his words, and he readily made time in his demanding schedule to listen to anyone at any level. With over two decades of professional experience and numerous supervisors, I can confidently say that Keith is a role model I aspire to emulate. It's remarkable that even today, he continues to offer his assistance whenever possible. In the realm of senior leadership, Keith is an exceptionally rare gem who consistently integrates the human aspect into his decision-making. He's a true asset to any organization and hope to one day work with him again.
Justin Honeysuckle
I have had the pleasure of working with Keith King for over four years during his tenure as a Board Advisor at TendedBar, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Keith has been a valuable asset to our team throughout our journey, from the early startup stages to our current nationwide expansion. Keith's expertise and insights have played a pivotal role in our success. He has a remarkable ability to open doors and cultivate valuable connections with our partners, which has significantly accelerated our growth. His strategic guidance has not only strengthened our business relationships but has also fostered an atmosphere of confidence and leadership within our organization. Keith's dedication to our mission and unwavering support have been instrumental in shaping TendedBar's trajectory. His visionary approach and commitment to our growth have consistently exceeded expectations. Keith's impact extends far beyond the boardroom; he has been a mentor, a motivator, and a true advocate for our team. In summary, Keith King has been an exceptional Board Advisor at TendedBar, and his contributions have been pivotal in propelling our company from its startup roots to a nationwide presence. I have no doubt that anyone fortunate enough to work with Keith will benefit greatly from his expertise, dedication, and unwavering support. Keith is a true asset to any team, and I wholeheartedly endorse him for any future endeavors.
Nathan Kauffman
Keith has been instrumental in helping our team, with meaningful strategic insights, introductions, and support while launching the iTATU 2.0. Working with him is a pleasure and his impact on our launch is visible!
Veena R.
During my time at Levi’s Stadium, home of the SF 49ers, I had the privilege of working alongside Keith, our Chief Legal Officer at Centerplate. Keith's leadership style truly stands out – he not only prioritized the company's success but also championed the well-being of every individual within the organization. His actions consistently aligned with his words, and he readily made time in his demanding schedule to listen to anyone at any level. With over two decades of professional experience and numerous supervisors, I can confidently say that Keith is a role model I aspire to emulate. It's remarkable that even today, he continues to offer his assistance whenever possible. In the realm of senior leadership, Keith is an exceptionally rare gem who consistently integrates the human aspect into his decision-making. He's a true asset to any organization and hope to one day work with him again.
Justin Honeysuckle
I have had the pleasure of working with Keith King for over four years during his tenure as a Board Advisor at TendedBar, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Keith has been a valuable asset to our team throughout our journey, from the early startup stages to our current nationwide expansion. Keith's expertise and insights have played a pivotal role in our success. He has a remarkable ability to open doors and cultivate valuable connections with our partners, which has significantly accelerated our growth. His strategic guidance has not only strengthened our business relationships but has also fostered an atmosphere of confidence and leadership within our organization. Keith's dedication to our mission and unwavering support have been instrumental in shaping TendedBar's trajectory. His visionary approach and commitment to our growth have consistently exceeded expectations. Keith's impact extends far beyond the boardroom; he has been a mentor, a motivator, and a true advocate for our team. In summary, Keith King has been an exceptional Board Advisor at TendedBar, and his contributions have been pivotal in propelling our company from its startup roots to a nationwide presence. I have no doubt that anyone fortunate enough to work with Keith will benefit greatly from his expertise, dedication, and unwavering support. Keith is a true asset to any team, and I wholeheartedly endorse him for any future endeavors.
Nathan Kauffman
Keith has been instrumental in helping our team, with meaningful strategic insights, introductions, and support while launching the iTATU 2.0. Working with him is a pleasure and his impact on our launch is visible!
Veena R.
During my time at Levi’s Stadium, home of the SF 49ers, I had the privilege of working alongside Keith, our Chief Legal Officer at Centerplate. Keith's leadership style truly stands out – he not only prioritized the company's success but also championed the well-being of every individual within the organization. His actions consistently aligned with his words, and he readily made time in his demanding schedule to listen to anyone at any level. With over two decades of professional experience and numerous supervisors, I can confidently say that Keith is a role model I aspire to emulate. It's remarkable that even today, he continues to offer his assistance whenever possible. In the realm of senior leadership, Keith is an exceptionally rare gem who consistently integrates the human aspect into his decision-making. He's a true asset to any organization and hope to one day work with him again.
Justin Honeysuckle
I have had the pleasure of working with Keith King for over four years during his tenure as a Board Advisor at TendedBar, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Keith has been a valuable asset to our team throughout our journey, from the early startup stages to our current nationwide expansion. Keith's expertise and insights have played a pivotal role in our success. He has a remarkable ability to open doors and cultivate valuable connections with our partners, which has significantly accelerated our growth. His strategic guidance has not only strengthened our business relationships but has also fostered an atmosphere of confidence and leadership within our organization. Keith's dedication to our mission and unwavering support have been instrumental in shaping TendedBar's trajectory. His visionary approach and commitment to our growth have consistently exceeded expectations. Keith's impact extends far beyond the boardroom; he has been a mentor, a motivator, and a true advocate for our team. In summary, Keith King has been an exceptional Board Advisor at TendedBar, and his contributions have been pivotal in propelling our company from its startup roots to a nationwide presence. I have no doubt that anyone fortunate enough to work with Keith will benefit greatly from his expertise, dedication, and unwavering support. Keith is a true asset to any team, and I wholeheartedly endorse him for any future endeavors.
Nathan Kauffman
Keith has been instrumental in helping our team, with meaningful strategic insights, introductions, and support while launching the iTATU 2.0. Working with him is a pleasure and his impact on our launch is visible!
Veena R.
During my time at Levi’s Stadium, home of the SF 49ers, I had the privilege of working alongside Keith, our Chief Legal Officer at Centerplate. Keith's leadership style truly stands out – he not only prioritized the company's success but also championed the well-being of every individual within the organization. His actions consistently aligned with his words, and he readily made time in his demanding schedule to listen to anyone at any level. With over two decades of professional experience and numerous supervisors, I can confidently say that Keith is a role model I aspire to emulate. It's remarkable that even today, he continues to offer his assistance whenever possible. In the realm of senior leadership, Keith is an exceptionally rare gem who consistently integrates the human aspect into his decision-making. He's a true asset to any organization and hope to one day work with him again.
Credentials
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Attorney And Counselor
State Bar of California -
Authorized House Counsel
Connecticut Bar Association -
United States District Court Central District of California
United States District Court
Experience
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International Skating Union
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Switzerland
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Holder
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Jun 2022 - Present
Managing athlete, official, & member compliance review and determination at the Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cup and all sanctioned events. The International Skating Union, founded in 1892, is the oldest governing international winter sport federation and the exclusive international sport federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee administering the sports of Figure Skating & Speed Skating worldwide. Leadership | Legal | Compliance | Ethics | Negotiation | Chief Legal Officer | President | Chief Human Resources Officer | Compliance Chair Show less
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TendedBar
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board of Advisors
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Oct 2018 - Present
Strategic advisor to the automated cocktail dispensing system featured in arenas, stadiums and ballparks. NFL - MLB - NHL Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Relationship Builder | Development | Legal | Compliance | Human Resources | Private Equity | Venture Capital Strategic advisor to the automated cocktail dispensing system featured in arenas, stadiums and ballparks. NFL - MLB - NHL Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Relationship Builder | Development | Legal | Compliance | Human Resources | Private Equity | Venture Capital
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iTATU
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Strategic Advisor
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Apr 2023 - Present
Advisor to the interactive temporary airbrush robotic system featured at family entertainment centers and launching at arenas, stadiums, and ballparks nationally. Advisor to the interactive temporary airbrush robotic system featured at family entertainment centers and launching at arenas, stadiums, and ballparks nationally.
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Oak View Group
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Advisor to the Office of the President/CEO
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Jul 2022 - Aug 2023
Executive Advisor to the $1.4B sports, live entertainment, and hospitality provider’s executive management team playing a pivotal role in driving the brand’s efforts to be #1 in live event hospitality, venue management, development and advisory. King brings more than a decade of proven event hospitality experience working with NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, Premier League, and NCAA clubs, including hosting 6 Super Bowls, the Stanley Cup Finals, and Olympic Games along with 47 premier convention centers serving 115 million guests annually. Providing executive advisory services across various business areas, including global growth, F&B, booking and promoter services, retail merchandise, venue development, sales and ticketing, and venue/facility management. Played role in helping team secure McCormick and F1 Vegas F&B accounts. Sports & Live Entertainment Strategist | Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) | Relationship Builder | Strategy & Development | Legal | New Business Development Compliance | Sales Management | Human Resources | Growth | Budgeting | Retail Merchandising | Chief Legal Officer | Chief Human Resources Officer | General Counsel | President | Operations Management Show less
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Centerplate
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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700 & Above Employee
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President of International, Chief Legal & Talent Officer, Board Member now serving as an Advisor
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2022
Served as Centerplate’s President of International, Chief Legal & Talent Officer & Board Member for a decade and now providing executive advisory to the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and senior leadership team on high-dollar value business and legal affairs.Generated $25M+ in positive earnings in less than twelve months.Negotiated deals with Centerplate’s top professional sports accounts.Tapped by the Board of Directors to manage high-profile matters with significant capital risk and exposure.Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Relationship Builder | Development | Legal | Compliance | Human Resources | Private Equity | Chief Human Resources Officer | Chief Legal Officer Show less
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President of International | Chief Legal & Talent Officer | Board Member
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May 2011 - Jan 2019
Helped lead the global leader in event hospitality and the exclusive foodservice, merchandise, ticketing/sales, and venue design services provider operating at 450 marque venues including Levi’s Stadium, Wanda Stadium, AT&T Park, Safeco Field, Las Vegas Convention Center, Prudential Center, & Warner Bros. UK Studios. • Accelerated Centerplate's growth, resulting in a 225% increase in annual revenue to $1.3 billion and a tripling of EBITDA in three years through global expansion, new business, and strategic M&A.• Helped drive eight consecutive years of record growth and profits for Centerplate.• Secured over 100 premiere venue accounts and achieved >50% renewal rate, outpacing the industry average.• Won contracts for Levi’s Stadium (Super Bowl 50), Hard Rock Stadium (Super Bowl LIV), Warner Bros. UK-Harry Potter Studio Tour, and LaGuardia Airport.• Attained winning bid for Las Vegas Convention Center, overcoming challenging circumstances to secure a long-term deal at facility.• Sexured $5 billion in contract extensions with the company’s 12 largest venue accounts, playing a key role in fostering client relations to achieve winning bids.• Selected by CEO to head up cross-functional teams and lead brand’s expansion in United Kingdom and Spain; expanded global footprint to 450 premier venues including FC Athletico Madrid, Tottenham Hotspurs, Liverpool, Warner Bros., and Leicester Tigers.• Negotiated collective bargaining agreements and labor peace deals at high profile venues including AT&T Ballpark, Las Vegas Convention Center, Levi’s Stadium, San Diego Convention Center & New York Racing.• Tapped by Board of Directors and private equity sponsor to manage $675 million divestiture to Sodexo after completing $551 million management recapitalization.Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Relationship Builder | Development | Legal | Compliance | Human Resources | Private Equity | Chief Human Resources Officer | Chief Legal Officer Show less
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SVP, General Counsel & Secretary
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May 2009 - May 2011
Managed legal, human resources and business development.• Improved HR and legal functions while reducing operating costs by $1M.• Led exit of over 12 revenue losing accounts and extended 25+ revenue generating accounts.• Protected millions of dollars in capital improvements by addressing multimillion-dollar client accounts’ attempts to withhold company assets.• Won new business and extended contracts at Centerplate’s key revenue driving accounts.Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Relationship Builder | Development | Legal | Compliance | Human Resources | Private Equity Show less
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VIPER - A Retail Operations and Profit Optimization Solutions Provider
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
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CENTERPLATE EUROPE LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Board Member
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May 2015 - Jan 2019
Athletico Madrid Football Club & Wanda Stadium. Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Litigation Management | Human Resources. Private Equity Board Member Athletico Madrid Football Club & Wanda Stadium. Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Litigation Management | Human Resources. Private Equity Board Member
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Centerplate UK
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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May 2012 - Jan 2018
150 premier football, rugby, cricket, studios and heritage venues throughout the United Kingdom. Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Litigation Management | Human Resources. Private Equity Board Member. 150 premier football, rugby, cricket, studios and heritage venues throughout the United Kingdom. Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Litigation Management | Human Resources. Private Equity Board Member.
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Dine Brands Global
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United States
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Restaurants
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Director - Associate General Counsel & Secretary
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Jun 2007 - May 2009
SEC compliance, Franchising, Real Estate, Human Resources, Board of Directors. • Drove revenue growth of 30% by removing and restructuring non-compliant and under performing franchisees to address operational deficiencies via legal and operational guidelines in partnership with operations and development. • Structured IHOP’s store expansion including airports, military bases, and other non-traditional restaurant locations with legal and business development divisions. Operations | Franchising | Marketing | Finance | Compliance | General Counsel | Secretary | Legal | Human Resources | Business Development | M&A | Governance | Business Strategy | Litigation | Intellectual Property | Profit Growth | Negotiations | CEO Business Plan Execution | Internal Audit | Recruitng | Collaborative Leadership | Procurement | P&L Management Leadership | Negotiation | Mergers & Acquisitions | Relationship Builder Show less
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IHOP
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Director - Associate General Counsel & Secretary
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
SEC Compliance, Franchising, Real Estate, Board of Directors. • Worked in tandem with operations, franchise sales, business development, human resources, and marketing on major corporate initiatives.• Led the daily management, strategy, and enforcement efforts of IHOP’s standard operating procedures across over 1000 franchised locations globally. • Managed IHOP’s $2.1BN acquisition of Applebee’s and closing of two $100MM private securitizations; collaborated with Goldman Sachs, Lehman Bros and outside counsel to securitize IHOP’s real estate and leverage company assets.Legal | Human Resources | Compliance | Operations | Marketing | Sales | Business Development | Internal Audit | Business Plan | Litigation | M&A | SEC | Franchising Show less
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Manager - Counsel, Litigation Management
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Feb 2002 - Jun 2005
Managed franchise agreements, unit leases, equipment leases, & royalty payments and growth to over 1000 IHOP franchised restaurants globally. Worked in tandem with development, franchising, executive management, finance, human resources, & marketing on all legal matters at company-owned and franchised locations. Enforced franchise reporting requirements within the company frameworks. Legal Advisor | Human Resources | Business Operations | Marketing | Sales | Business Development | Franchising Show less
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Pueblo Corp.
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Chief Legal Officer | General Counsel & Secretary
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Sep 2000 - Feb 2002
• Oversaw all areas of contract negotiations and drafting, IP rights and licenses, vendor partner deals, and review of marketing plans. • Established partnerships and alliances with vendors, advertising agencies, programming partners, and product development deals with major brands including Ford Motor Company, DirecTV, MBNA, Sprint, Taco Bell, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Universal Studios. • Oversaw all areas of contract negotiations and drafting, IP rights and licenses, vendor partner deals, and review of marketing plans. • Established partnerships and alliances with vendors, advertising agencies, programming partners, and product development deals with major brands including Ford Motor Company, DirecTV, MBNA, Sprint, Taco Bell, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Universal Studios.
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US Speedskating
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Athlete - U.S. Short Track Team
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Mar 1987 - Aug 1994
Member of Team USA competing on both the national and international stage in short track speedskating. American Record Holder and member of the World Record US Relay Team at the World Championships. Member of Team USA competing on both the national and international stage in short track speedskating. American Record Holder and member of the World Record US Relay Team at the World Championships.
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United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Resident Athlete - U.S. Short Track Speedskating Team - National Training Center Program
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Aug 1985 - Jul 1993
Member of Team USA and a resident student-athlete at the U.S. Olympic Education Center and first graduate of the program nationally. Represented the U.S. on the international stage while participating in the program. Member of Team USA and a resident student-athlete at the U.S. Olympic Education Center and first graduate of the program nationally. Represented the U.S. on the international stage while participating in the program.
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Education
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Southwestern Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D. - LLM), Corporate, Finance, Sports & Entertainment Law -
U.S. Olympic Education Center
Bachelor of Science - BS, (USOEC) United States Olympic Education Center
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