Theodore Samples

Coordinator, Game Activations at Indy Eleven Professional Soccer
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Jordan Mirabile

Teddy interned with Indy Eleven as a Marketing intern during the Spring semester before COVID-19 started. In the office he was a go-getter. Constantly looking for more work and trying to broaden his knowledge base by assisting other departments. No task was too small and no project too large. When COVID hit and we were forced to work remote nothing changed in regards to Teddy's work output. Teddy was in constant communication, working on long-term projects for the organization and bettering himself. He is an example of a high-caliber intern and will continue to lead wherever he goes. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and I hope our professional paths cross again someday!

Zach Chartrand

Teddy was a great addition to our Operations Intern crew for the 2019 season. Teddy was always happy to help where needed and took initiative to go above and beyond what was asked of him.

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Credentials

  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
    KnowWare International, Inc.
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Mimic Social Certificate of Completion
    Stukent
    Nov, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Hootsuite Platform Certification
    Hootsuite
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Inbound Marketing Certification
    HubSpot Academy
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Social Media Strategy Certification
    HubSpot Academy
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Email Marketing Certification
    HubSpot Academy
    Jan, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Indy Eleven Professional Soccer
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Coordinator, Game Activations
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      • Responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of themes and promotions while continuing to execute my duties as a part of the operations department. • Work closely with all front office departments to plan and relay match promotion details • Contact and activate promotional vendors to increase in game activations and attendance • Responsible for not only coordinating all league matches and in-game activations while following strict league guidelines, but also for working with IUPUI facilities for the maintenance and operation of the venue. • Liaison between the Operations and Marketing department to ensure all themes, promotions, pre-game activations, and other events are prepared for and executed efficiently • Coordinate with other departments and stadium vendors to assure venue readiness for all events • Assist with game presentation, special events, and promotions including pregame, halftime, and postgame activities • Assist coordinating the set-up, tear down, and maintenance of the facility for each event • Organize and control facility storage areas • Write and edit the PA script for all home matches throughout the season • Point of contact for all staff on matchday for questions about the run of show and operations • Assisted with the installation, maintenance, and teardown of 70+ LED field boards Show less

  • Johnstown Mill Rats
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ticket Sales Representative
      • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

      • Responsible for sale of team inventory (fixed advertising assets, promotional opportunities, etc.) and establishing sponsorships for the team with B2C constituents, while also ensuring game days ran smoothly as the main point of contact for the box office, POS systems and software, and entertainment • Generated over $30,000 in sponsorships and ticket sales over the course of the 2021 inaugural season • Responsible for sponsorship activation and servicing sponsors throughout the year using Copper CRM • Assist with the implementation and building of new ticket system and software • Train and oversee Box Office Manager and staff • Participate as club representative at local promotional and networking events (chamber events, fairs, festivals) with the primary purpose being to develop leads for team inventory • Responsible for creating in game promotions and promotional events and ensuring in game promotions were executed correctly • Assist in writing game day scripts for promotional and press box staff • Responsible for the development and implementation of community outreach programs with the primary purpose of each program to drive ticket sales and attendance • Conduct in-person and over the phone interviews for box office, fan relations, and merchandise game-day positions Show less

  • Indy Eleven Professional Soccer
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Game Day Associate
      • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

      • Recorded temperatures of guests entering the stadium during COVID – 19 • Aided with customer service and answering any fan questions • Part of the on-field stretcher crew • Disinfected soccer balls that were kicked into the crowd • Helped with post-event clean up and signage removal before Colts games • Recorded temperatures of guests entering the stadium during COVID – 19 • Aided with customer service and answering any fan questions • Part of the on-field stretcher crew • Disinfected soccer balls that were kicked into the crowd • Helped with post-event clean up and signage removal before Colts games

  • Indy Eleven Professional Soccer
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Intern
      • Feb 2020 - May 2020

      • Assisted the marketing department with various marketing projects being integrated into the organization and providing voluntary assistance in all other departments • Aided in implementing Sogility into Lucas Oil Stadium and integrating it into Indy Eleven’s Honda Fun Zone • Brainstormed unique ideas for an Indy Eleven 5k inside Lucas Oil Stadium • Helped execute a community event with player appearances for a local club soccer team • Created a contact list of 150+ radio stations in the surrounding counties in order to discuss trade proposals and expand total outreach • Contacted local businesses and chamber of commerces to discuss marketing opportunities and trade agreements • Aided in creating business packages and trade proposals for ticket sales • Presented a social scavenger hunt marketing campaign to front office staff • Presented personas and mapped their customer journey to front office staff • Continued to execute responsibilities from home during COVID-19 pandemic Show less

  • Lafayette Aviators
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Team Operations Intern
      • May 2019 - Aug 2019

      • Helped prepare and maintain the ballpark prior to the start of the season as well as in-season to ensure facilities were presentable at all times. Rotated within each department which consisted of ticketing, concessions, merchandise, guest relations, press box, and community relations • Made 300+ calls regarding fan experience and ticket sales • Assisted with 3+ limited time giveaways • Delivered tickets and promotions to partner businesses • Set up concourse booths, signage, and on field advertisements for partners each game • Updated partner promotions on the Aviators website 5+ times throughout the season • Camera operator for 6+ Aviators games on Prospect League TV and local television • Aided in setup/tear down of the stadium for games and performed all game day duties • Assisted the ticket office by administrating will call • Helped the entertainment crew with on field games Show less

  • Purdue University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Basketball/Baseball Game Day Intern
      • Dec 2017 - May 2018

      • Ensured pre-game activities and on field promotions were ready to be performed and actively performed activities within the allotted time frame • Assisted with a limited time giveaway to the first 2,000 fans • Ran the fan zone and administered free items to 30+ people per game • Found and escorted 20+ half time contenders to the court and field • Assisted in ensuring pre-game and starting line ups ran smoothly • Ensured pre-game activities and on field promotions were ready to be performed and actively performed activities within the allotted time frame • Assisted with a limited time giveaway to the first 2,000 fans • Ran the fan zone and administered free items to 30+ people per game • Found and escorted 20+ half time contenders to the court and field • Assisted in ensuring pre-game and starting line ups ran smoothly

  • Purdue Federal Credit Union
    • United States
    • Banking
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Member Service Representative
      • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

      • Assisted members with daily teller transactions, while also expressing and helping with the concerns of the members • Worked closely with new referral programs that the credit union was implementing • Organized daily transaction data for Human Resource Department • Assisted members with daily teller transactions, while also expressing and helping with the concerns of the members • Worked closely with new referral programs that the credit union was implementing • Organized daily transaction data for Human Resource Department

Education

  • The University of Findlay
    Bachelor's degree, Marketing
    2016 - 2020

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