Alec McDonald
Bailey,MI
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Auxiliary Board Operator
West Michigan Whitecaps
Comstock Park, MI
04.2025 - Current
- Updated sponsor logos on inning display to align with current branding standards.
- Ensured accurate tracking of balls, strikes, outs, runs, and teams on scoreboard.
- Monitored warm-up activities in bullpens for both teams to assist PA announcer.
Event Operations Intern
Meijer State Games of Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Served as primary contact for tournament directors.
- Collaborated with marketing team to increase registration numbers.
- Executed event setup and teardown, ensuring smooth operation throughout each event.
Promoted to Promotions Intern
West Michigan Whitecaps
Comstock Park, MI
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Planned promotional events to boost community engagement and brand awareness.
- Coordinated logistics for themed nights, improving spectator experience.
- Engaged with fans during events to foster positive relationships and loyalty.
- Supervised Promotional Team to ensure seamless execution of promotions.
Promotions Team Member
West Michigan Whitecaps
Comstock Park, MI
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Distributed promotional materials during events to boost fan engagement.
- Facilitated interactive activities to foster team spirit and loyalty among fans.
- Served as mascot to elevate gameday experience for attendees.
Pizza Chef
Jets Pizza
Comstock Park, MI
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Ensured timely pizza preparation and delivery through effective team collaboration.
- Processed customer orders accurately, accommodating special requests for enhanced satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service while handling phone inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Event coordination
- Promotional strategy
- Brand management
- Customer engagement
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
Volunteer Expericence
- Operations Volunteer | The Event Company - Kalamazoo, MI | 11/22 - 11/23
- Local Organizing Committee | Move United - Grand Rapids, MI | 07/25 - 07/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event Operations Intern
Meijer State Games of Michigan
05.2025 - 06.2025
Auxiliary Board Operator
West Michigan Whitecaps
04.2025 - Current
Promoted to Promotions Intern
West Michigan Whitecaps
03.2024 - 09.2024
Promotions Team Member
West Michigan Whitecaps
04.2022 - 09.2023
Pizza Chef
Jets Pizza
06.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sports management
Western Michigan University