Experience

McQuaid Jesuit

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Bryant & Stratton College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Director Of Career Services / Athletics - Rochester

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

  Director of Career Services, Rochester Market Directed and managed the College’s Career Services operations on two campuses, as it assisted current and former students with the pursuit of internships and employment commensurate with their academic programs. Fostered executive level relationships with area employers to identify current and future market employment needs.Tracked and reported on employment pursuit activities for the Rochester Market for use in student and employer recruiting and retention. Conducted workshops to help prepare students for employment outreach, including resume preparation, practice interviews and professional self-presentation. Played a key role on market’s management team. Director of Athletics, Rochester Market Oversaw the creation and development of the Rochester Market Athletic programs, including Men’s and Women’s basketball teams, Men’s soccer, and eSports. Included recruitment and promotion, scheduling, athletic department budget preparation and management, coordination of housing arrangements for student athletes along with meal stipends, and USCAA compliance. Procured game and practice facilities and teams’ transportation needs. Oversaw hiring, training and evaluation of full-time and part-time Athletic Department staff, including coaches and operational support staff (e.g., game day operations). Successfully directed Men’s and Women’s basketball teams through a modified season during Covid-19 pandemic. Included managing compliance with added Department of Health and USCAA regulations and testing requirements, and ever-changing scheduling challenges. Program Accomplishments - 2021 Successfully launched new Men’s USCAA Soccer program 2021 Women’s Basketball Bryant & Stratton Vaden Cup Champions 2021 Men’s USCAA Division 1 Basketball Student Athlete of the Year 2020 Women’s USCAA National Championship participant (tournament ended due to Covid-19 pandemic) Show less



Rochester Americans

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Business Operations

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2017

  Oversaw all day-to-day business related activities of the Rochester Americans AHL hockey club. Managed leadership and strategy for all areas of the team's business operations. Developed business development growth strategies and ticket pricing strategies to maintain current and grow new client and fan base. Created and implemented marketing strategy to grow market presence, including all medias (print, television, radio, online, and social), including public relations, and community engagement strategies. Oversaw directors and managers as they carried out the strategic plans and business objectives of the team, measured the results, and reported them to the executive leadership team. Grew existing revenue streams for the team, as well as identified new areas of development and improvement across all departments. Acted as a community leader and an advocate for the organization. > Served on the Board of Governors for the American Hockey League. Attending periodic Board of Governors meetings to vote on league rules, operations, and other league matters on behalf of the Club. > Acted as a community leader and advocate for the organization. > Was the primary liaison between the business and team operations, the City of Rochester, the rink management and American Hockey League. > Instrumental in 2013-14 in bringing the Rochester Frozen Frontier to life, a 10-day outdoor hockey festival, featuring almost 90 events, including an Amerks game, Men's and Women's Division I and Men's Division III hockey games, a Rochester Americans vs. Buffalo Sabres alumni game, and multiple high school, youth hockey and mens' league games and open skates. > 2013 Team recipient of AHL Team Business Services Award for Top Group Sales Revenue Growth. (Western Conference) > 2015 Team recipient of AHL Team Business Services Award for Most Unique Ticket Sales Promotion or Theme Night. > 2016 Team recipient of AHL Team Business Service Award for top Corporate Sponsorship Sales Revenue Growth. Show less



Buffalo Sabres

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President / Director, Marketing

  • 1999 - 2011

  Oversaw all marketing activities for Buffalo Sabres NHL hockey team, the Buffalo Bandits NLL indoor lacrosse team and other athletic events held at Key Bank Center. These duties included creation and execution of a multi-media advertising plan, promotions, ticket pricing strategy development, game day events, and game presentation. > Spearheaded the planning and marketing efforts for several historic special events: > 2011 IIHF World Junior Championships hosted in Buffalo and Niagara region > 2008 NHL’s inaugural Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at New Era Field > 2006-07 Sabres’ President’s Trophy-winning season > 2004, 2007, 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament (Rounds 1 & 2) > 2003 NCAA Frozen Four > 2001, 2005 MAAC Basketball Tournament Show less



Rochester New York FC

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Jan 1997 - Nov 1999

  Directed all marketing activities for Rochester Rhinos. Responsible for creation and execution of multi-media advertising plan, promotions, ticket pricing strategy development, game day events, game presentation, and community events. > Lead the A-League in average game attendance for 1998, 1999, and 2000 with over 10,000 fans per game. Directed all marketing activities for Rochester Rhinos. Responsible for creation and execution of multi-media advertising plan, promotions, ticket pricing strategy development, game day events, game presentation, and community events. > Lead the A-League in average game attendance for 1998, 1999, and 2000 with over 10,000 fans per game.