ANTOINE PRATHER
Lexington,VA
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Ticketing & Promotions
Virginia Military Institute
06.2024 - Current
- Generated over $285,000 in ticket sales for football season, which surpassed the previous season.
- Created a comprehensive marketing plan to make football and basketball a more fan engaging environment.
- Partnered with the local Chamber of Commerce to create some community engagement with a Business After Hours event on our campus being the first time that has occurred.
- Able to secure a sellout in both football and basketball this season being the first time that has happened in 10 years.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Currently on pace to surpass the ticket revenue in basketball from the previous year.
Assistant Athletic Director
LaGrange College
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Generated over $50k in revenue from season tickets/single-game tickets
- Managed all hotel and transportation arrangements to help athletes participate in away games and neutral site competitions
- Cultivated relationships in local community for the Fall and Spring golf outings that support the athletic department
- The revenue generated over $30,000 in hole sponsors/foursomes
- Managed game operations as the Game-day Manager for multiple sports throughout the athletic year
- Initiated season tickets for Men/Women Basketball and Baseball
- Hired and trained work study students for game day operations and tickets throughout the athletic year
- Secured over $25,000 in cash and in-kind in corporate partnerships for the department to help support and provide for student-athletes
- Secured group rates for overnight travel within budget for all athletic teams in the department
- Oversaw the sports of women soccer, baseball, and softball as their sports administrator
- Streamlined communication channels between athletes, coaches, staff members, school administration, parents, and alumni.
- Managed budgets for various athletic department teams, ensuring proper allocation of funds for equipment, travel expenses, and other necessities.
Compliance Intern
LaGrange College
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Organized training programs to educate department staff on the benefits and consequences of complying or defying NCAA by-laws
- Maintained and revised policy procedures for general operation for compliance department
- Obtained transfer tracers from incoming transfer student-athletes
- Responsible for entering student-athletes in the transfer portal once they had spoken to our compliance officer
Athletics Intern
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Maintained eligibility records for athletes and teams according to compliance rules, including verifying students' grades/filing related forms
- Boosted bookings 20% using detailed knowledge of facility and programs that were offered, while exhibiting excellent customer service skills
- Wrote 10 press releases covering multiple sports and teams
Game Operations Student Worker
Clemson University
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Setup and tore down before and after athletic events
- Answered questions at the guest services that patrons about the facility or event may have had
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Creative Media & Film
LaGrange College
La Grange, GA12-2022
Skills
- Relationship building
- Facility management
- Legal research
- Health and safety
- NCAA regulations
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Leadership qualities
- People management
- Fundraising efforts
- Alumni engagement
- Marketing and promotion
Timeline
Director of Ticketing & Promotions
Virginia Military Institute
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Athletic Director
LaGrange College
07.2022 - 05.2024
Compliance Intern
LaGrange College
08.2020 - 06.2022
Athletics Intern
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Game Operations Student Worker
Clemson University
08.2015 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Creative Media & Film
LaGrange College
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