Experience

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  ROI Rocket

  • Denver, CO

  • Research Manager

    • Sep 2019 - Present
    • Denver, CO

    - End-to-end planning and execution of quantitative and qualitative research projects; responsibilities vary by project but can include survey programming, vendor selection and procurement, data collection and analysis, reporting, invoicing- Employs problem-solving and communication skills, collaborative working relationships, and sometimes new and untested approaches to ensure that project timelines, budgets, and objectives are met- Maintains and grows client relationships by listening to customers, anticipating needs, and striving to exceed expectations

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  Coastal Carolina University

  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

  • Assistant Professor of Sport Management

    • Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
    • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

    Research interests are primarily related to the field of Sports Economics and include the industrial organization of sports (production, pricing, and market structure); league policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation; and sports labor markets (compensation, contracts, and mobility). Teaching experience includes sports economics, finance, marketing, and administration.

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  Temple University

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Research and Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2012 - Jul 2016
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    PhD in Business Administration with a Sport Management concentration from the Fox School of Business and the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

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  Diehl Consulting LLC

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Sports Marketing and Management Consultant

    • Mar 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Greater Denver Area

    Sport management and research specialist dedicated to helping nonprofits and event organizers maximize sponsorship revenue, build brand awareness, increase event attendance, and further their missions.

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  Octagon

  • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

  • Senior Account Executive

    • Sep 2009 - Feb 2011
    • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

    Strategy, execution, and measurement on behalf of a large telecom client. Focus on event marketing, experiential marketing, and sport sponsorship.

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  Tournament Golf Foundation

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Tournament Operations

    • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Part of small staff that served as the managing organizer of the LPGA Safeway Classic. Focus on local marketing initiatives, sponsorship contracts and partnership activation, charitable fundraising (ticket sales), and general tournament operations.

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  Navigate Marketing

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Research Analyst

    • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Sponsorship research, valuation, and ROI. Led or contributed to projects benefiting the NFL, The Ohio State University, US Cellular, Chicago White Sox, Competitor Group, University of Washington, Killerspin.

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  Western Union

  • Risk Assessment Analyst

    • Aug 2004 - Aug 2007