Experience

Virginia Athletics Foundation

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director Of The Annual Fund

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual fund donors in order to secure overall support for scholarships, operations and academic affairs. • Assist in the strategy, creation, and execution of year-long giving and retention initiatives, focusing on philanthropic donors and student athlete alumni • Develop an assigned list of donors to cultivate for leadership philanthropic annual fund gifts • Serve as development officer for Women's Basketball • Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual fund donors in order to secure overall support for scholarships, operations and academic affairs. • Assist in the strategy, creation, and execution of year-long giving and retention initiatives, focusing on philanthropic donors and student athlete alumni • Develop an assigned list of donors to cultivate for leadership philanthropic annual fund gifts • Serve as development officer for Women's Basketball



Cincinnati Bengals

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Pro Shop Gameday Staff

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  Assist with merchandising sales floor Checking in merchandising from warehouse Assist in gameday preparation and setup Inventory counts Operate cash register to assist with sales floor. Assist with merchandising sales floor Checking in merchandising from warehouse Assist in gameday preparation and setup Inventory counts Operate cash register to assist with sales floor.



Cincinnati Reds

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Suite Ambassador

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  Oversee luxury suites and clubs including: Founders Suite, Fox Sports World Series Suites, Frontgate Outdoor Luxury Suite, Boone County Bourbon Press Club, and Lexus Diamond Club Oversee luxury suites and clubs including: Founders Suite, Fox Sports World Series Suites, Frontgate Outdoor Luxury Suite, Boone County Bourbon Press Club, and Lexus Diamond Club



Xavier University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ticket Sales Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Assist with revenue generation for six ticketed sports and donor events (single game tickets, season tickets, mini-plans, group sales, and hospitality packages). Assisted in a new Season Ticket Record for the 2021-2022 Xavier Men's basketball season. Support ticket office operations and provide excellent customer support by responding to inquiries, answering telephones, and utilizing ticketing systems to process sales, reprint tickets, and facility day-to-day needs. Assist with revenue generation for six ticketed sports and donor events (single game tickets, season tickets, mini-plans, group sales, and hospitality packages). Assisted in a new Season Ticket Record for the 2021-2022 Xavier Men's basketball season. Support ticket office operations and provide excellent customer support by responding to inquiries, answering telephones, and utilizing ticketing systems to process sales, reprint tickets, and facility day-to-day needs.



100 Black Men of America, Inc.

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Peer Mentor

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  The mission of 100 Black Men of Louisville, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans. As the 100 Black Men of Louisville, Inc. we envision a future where the strength of our youth development programs and the collective partnerships with our communities and schools, positively impact the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual development of young people.

• Community Volunteer

  • Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  As we mentor youth and impact our communities where they live with unique learning opportunities, access to health care and schools supported by 100 Black Men of South Florida, we understand that community partnerships and assistance from caring individuals adds to our success. As we mentor across a lifetime, we will continue to launch much needed initiatives.The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African-American community based upon the following precepts: Respect for Family, Spirituality, Justice and Integrity.The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create an environment where our children are motivated to achieve and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve. Show less



University of Louisville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Athletic Administration Intern

  • Nov 2020 - May 2021

  •Provided constant access to senior Level meetings, meetings with the athletic director, and meetings between coaches and sport administrators. •Assisted donors and prospects with their annual fund donations and ticket purchases as a member of the Cardinal Athletic Fund •Assisted in the development and implementation of creative annual fund campaigns with the Cardinal Athletic Fund •Gained knowledge of the methods of fundraising and general fund management. •Provided constant access to senior Level meetings, meetings with the athletic director, and meetings between coaches and sport administrators. •Assisted donors and prospects with their annual fund donations and ticket purchases as a member of the Cardinal Athletic Fund •Assisted in the development and implementation of creative annual fund campaigns with the Cardinal Athletic Fund •Gained knowledge of the methods of fundraising and general fund management.



Orange Bowl Committee

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Events Outreach Intern

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Exposure to the day-to-day administrative operations of a Community Outreach department • Learning the fundamentals and operational details to coordinate community programs and events • Gain knowledge with the collection, organization, and database storage of communication documents • Assisted with the scheduling and preparation of events such as the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (OBYFA), Cheer & Dance Competition, Football Championships and NCAA Football Clinic • Acquired a high-level understanding on the preparation and execution of the Orange Bowl Big Buddy, Orange Bowl Kicks for Kids and Park of the Week programs • Learn about marketing promotional efforts for the Creative Art Contest and other activities including Bowl week Show less



University of Arkansas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  Selected as the Graduate and International Student Ambassador to assist Graduate and International Recruitment with on campus recruitment events, campus visits/tours, social media, blogging, videos, and other activities that support student recruitment for the University of Arkansas.

• Student Ambassador

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Selected as the HHPR Student Ambassador for the Master’s Sports Management Program at the University of Arkansas

• Athletic Marketing Intern

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Assisted with on campus student promotions and game-day promotions and set up for athletic events as a Member of the Razorbacks Athletic Marketing Street Team. Assisted on the Spark Foundation Cow Paddy 5k Run through promotion and outreach.

• Guest Services Game Day Staff

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  Suite Host:The Suite Host is responsible for tending to the needs of the suite holder and their guests. This includes setting up the suites pre-game, checking on the suites during the game, and cleaning up the suites post-game.



Boo Williams Sportsplex

• Hampton, Virginia

• Scoreboard/Clock Manager

  • May 2017 - May 2020



Hampton University

• Hampton, Virginia, United States

• Athletic Marketing Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020



SPARK Foundation

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Assisted in the marketing and Implementation of the 2020 Cow Paddy 5k Run. Assisted in the marketing and Implementation of the 2020 Cow Paddy 5k Run.



Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Travel Operations Intern

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  When you intern with HJGT, you’re part of a team that takes your future seriously. Get hands-on operations experience with... Pre- and Post-Press Releases Constant Website Updates Sales and Marketing of Tour and Upcoming Tournaments Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn) Hotel relations and course scheduling Tour Promotions Create Weekly tournament videos uploaded to YouTube Marking of Golf Course Tee and Hole Locations Scoreboard Set-Up Utility Set-Up Tournament Duties Includes, but is not limited to: Starting and Scoring of Players On Course Rules Officiating Pace of Play Management Show less



Made Hoops (Rose League)

• Hampton, Virginia, United States

• Statistician/Scoreboard Operator

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2018



Hampton Roads Sports Commission

• Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Event Management Intern

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

  Interns work directly with community leaders, event right holders and individuals from a variety of venues and organizations. Interns work directly with community leaders, event right holders and individuals from a variety of venues and organizations.



Governor's Challenge

• Salisbury, Maryland

• Marketing Staff

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

  Worked on the marketing staff for the largest high school holiday showcase in the country. Worked on the marketing staff for the largest high school holiday showcase in the country.



Jam Management

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Volunteer

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

  Assisted in handing out over 100 turkeys and bags full of snacks to the friendship community village with Kansas City Chiefs rookie Derrick Nnadi and Virginia Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse. Assisted in handing out over 100 turkeys and bags full of snacks to the friendship community village with Kansas City Chiefs rookie Derrick Nnadi and Virginia Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse.



Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula

• Newport News, Virginia

• Community Volunteer

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

  Community Volunteer at the Allen Iverson Court Dedication Ceremony. Assisted in giving away back packs, setting up drills, and catering food. Community Volunteer at the Allen Iverson Court Dedication Ceremony. Assisted in giving away back packs, setting up drills, and catering food.



HAMPTON ROADS YOUTH FOUNDATION

• United States

• Volunteer

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Volunteer at the 10th Annual Mike Tomlin Meet and Greet on behalf of the Hampton roads Youth Foundation. Volunteered in VIP Photographs with Mike Tomlin, setting up registration and sponsor table, as well as raffle give away. Volunteer at the 10th Annual Mike Tomlin Meet and Greet on behalf of the Hampton roads Youth Foundation. Volunteered in VIP Photographs with Mike Tomlin, setting up registration and sponsor table, as well as raffle give away.



United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Olympic Flame Student

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Flame's core objectives are to increase knowledge of the Paralympic and Olympic Movements, provide participants with personal and professional development, and prepare diverse students for job opportunities in the world of sports. Flame's core objectives are to increase knowledge of the Paralympic and Olympic Movements, provide participants with personal and professional development, and prepare diverse students for job opportunities in the world of sports.



Governers Challenge (Wicomico Civic Center)

• Salisbury, Maryland

• Marketing/ Statistics Staff

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

  I worked with James Simmons on marketing and statistics in the Governors Challenge basketball tournament in Salisbury Maryland. It is the largest basketball showcase on the east coast for high school competition. I worked with James Simmons on marketing and statistics in the Governors Challenge basketball tournament in Salisbury Maryland. It is the largest basketball showcase on the east coast for high school competition.



Made Hoops

• Boo Williams (Hampton, Virginia)

• Statistician/ Marketing Staff

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Worked the past two years during the Thanksgiving weekend for Made Hoops Rose League tournament. I worked with the marketing aspect by developing apparel and flyers. I also worked the scores table as a statistician and shot clock operator. Worked the past two years during the Thanksgiving weekend for Made Hoops Rose League tournament. I worked with the marketing aspect by developing apparel and flyers. I also worked the scores table as a statistician and shot clock operator.



CINCINNATI USA SPORTS COMMISSION

• United States
• Spectator Sports

• Athletic Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017



NASC (National Association of Sports Commissions )

• Sacramento, California Area

• Propel Scholar

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2017

  The NASC Sports Event Symposium is the annual meeting of the National Association of Sports Commissions, the only non-profit 501(c)3 association for the sport tourism industry in the United States. Hundreds of sport tourism professionals and industry partners gather to exchange time, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. The Symposium features dozens of education sessions, countless networking opportunities, and business development appointments in the NASC Sports Marketplace, all to help our members produce measurable ROI for their organization, elevate their sports events, and improve the quality of life in their destinations. Show less