Experience

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  Woodward Academy

  • College Park, Georgia, United States

  • Leadership and Legacy Giving Officer

    • Feb 2024 - Present
    • College Park, Georgia, United States

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  Camp Barney Medintz

  • Dunwoody, GA

  • Director/Operations Director

    • Feb 2015 - Aug 2022
    • Dunwoody, GA

    Pivoting my career away from sports and pursuing another passion of assisting non-profits, I had the opportunity to join Camp Barney Medintz and utilize my expertise by overseeing the operations of an overnight camp serving 1,200 campers and 300 staff, a $3M operating budget, and supporting a team of 10 camp professionals.A key aspect of my role was to make strategic financial decisions that impacted the camp's success. This included developing the annual budget, seeking grants and ensuring compliance with grant requirements, managing food service budgets, and making major purchasing decisions.In addition to financial management, I played a crucial role in the recruitment and retention of campers and staff from the Southeast and various international countries. Through effective communication, I planned and drafted all communications to parents, campers, and staff, ensuring timely and pertinent information flow.

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  Georgia State University

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Part Time Instructor

    • Aug 2016 - Dec 2021
    • Atlanta, GA

    During my tenure as a Part Time Instructor at Georgia State University, I had the privilege of instructing the Sport Law class for students seeking their master's degrees in Sport Administration. I provided a comprehensive education on various legal topics within the sports industry, equipping students with a deep understanding of the legal aspects of sport administration.To enhance student engagement and learning, I implemented a student presentation component that required students to present current topics in sport law each week. This approach fostered an environment of educated and lively discussions, encouraging critical thinking and analysis of legal issues affecting the sports industry.As an instructor, I demonstrated effective teaching methodologies and facilitation skills, ensuring that students gained a solid foundation in the legal aspects of sport administration. I actively contributed to the development of students' knowledge and understanding, equipping them with the necessary tools to navigate legal challenges in their future careers.My passion for the subject matter and dedication to student learning resulted in an engaging and enriching classroom experience, enabling students to grow both academically and professionally.

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  CLC, IMG, IMG College

  • Atlanta, GA

  • Vice President and Associate General Counsel

    • Aug 1993 - Apr 2014
    • Atlanta, GA

    20 years of experience with one of the most prominent and influential global sports and entertainment companies.During my tenure, I demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating agency agreements, license agreements, promotional rights agreements, and broadcast radio agreements. As legal counsel, I provided guidance to both internal and external clients on trademark licensing matters, specializing in trademark protection and enforcement issues.I successfully oversaw an enforcement program, collaborating with law enforcement agencies nationwide to prevent the sale of infringing merchandise at high-profile sporting events. Additionally, I managed a team of trademark paralegals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services in trademark protection, enforcement, licensee compliance, royalty audit, and manufacturing standards functions.Throughout my career, I was dedicated to upholding trademark rights, safeguarding intellectual property, and driving the success of collegiate licensing programs in collaboration with prestigious educational institutions.