Austin Gipe
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Seeking a full-time position with a professional or college sports team. Currently undertaking a one-year Masters program in Sport Management, with a concentration in Athletic Administration & Compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Department Events Coordinator
Wingate University
02.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and provided on-site support for various on-campus NCAA athletic competitions. Specialized in ticketing, security, food & beverage and as a game official during championship-level events.
Valet Attendant/Site Manager
Elite Parking Management
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Interviewed potential employees and trained new hires.
- Provided valet parking services and established positive guest relationships through consistent delivery of excellent customer service.
Ticketing and Group Sales Intern
Daytona Tortugas Professional Baseball
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for selling ticket products including season ticket packages, group tickets, and hospitality options.
- Helped facilitate the Tortugas' first modern-day sellout.
- Worked with the Food & Beverage Manager to organize and execute events for hospitality areas.
- Helped develop and execute team promotions that led to opportunities for corporate and personal partnerships.
- Coordinated closely with other interns and department team members to identify areas for improvement.
Ticket Operations
Daytona International Speedway
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Sold over 5,000 tickets, parking passes, and wristbands for various events at Daytona International Speedway.
On-Track Operations
NASCAR Racing Experience and Mario Andretti Racing Experience
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed pit road safety and equipment.
- Part of a group that sold over $10,000 daily in entertainment and video.
- Readied customers to ride in/drive NASCAR race cars.
Merchandise and In-Game Promotions
Daytona Tortugas Professional Baseball
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Sold over $2,000 daily in team merchandise, handled concessions, was in charge of stadium parking, and served as a mascot handler as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Management
Wingate University
08.2024
Skills
- Sales strategy development
- Effective negotiation
- Client acquisition
- Account Servicing
- Client Relationship Building
- Phone Etiquette
- Customer Service
- MS Office
- Box Office Operations
Accomplishments
Voted by peers & teammates to the Wingate University football team's Leadership Group.
Awarded W.E. Ruebush Foundation four-year college scholarship for athletic and academic achievement at St. Petersburg Catholic High School.
Chosen to represent St. Petersburg Catholic High School at the prestigious Florida American Legion Boys State program, a program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government.
Timeline
Valet Attendant/Site Manager
Elite Parking Management
05.2023 - 01.2024
Ticketing and Group Sales Intern
Daytona Tortugas Professional Baseball
05.2022 - 08.2022
Ticket Operations
Daytona International Speedway
06.2021 - 01.2022
On-Track Operations
NASCAR Racing Experience and Mario Andretti Racing Experience
05.2021 - 08.2021
Merchandise and In-Game Promotions
Daytona Tortugas Professional Baseball
05.2021 - 08.2021
Athletic Department Events Coordinator
Wingate University
02.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Sports Management
Wingate University
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