Braden Rehkemper
Highland,IL
Summary
Highly organized professional with a proven track record in coordinating complex tasks and ensuring seamless operations. Skilled in managing schedules, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively. Renowned for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic environments, making significant contributions to organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnership Success Manager
iSite Media Group
01.2023 - Current
- Report directly to the CEO, managing 25+ strategic venue partnerships across major sports arenas and stadiums.
- Lead preliminary negotiations for sponsorships, exclusivity agreements, media rights, and management fee structures before executive-level finalization.
- Contributed to $3M+ in revenue generation through partnership alignment, sales enablement strategy, and deal support initiatives.
- Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership and venue partners, ensuring alignment on
revenue opportunities, contractual obligations, and strategic growth initiatives. - Designed and delivered custom sales decks, sponsorship proposals, and quarterly performance reports used
to drive new business, renewals, and upsell opportunities. - Researched, evaluated, and selected a third-party market data provider to strengthen sales strategy; became
the in-house subject matter expert and trained company-wide staff on platform utilization. - Built internal tracking infrastructure to measure partnership performance and network-driven success,
improving reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. - Oversee digital video screen signage assets within partner arenas and stadiums, coordinating maintenance,
vendor relations, and operational execution to protect brand standards and revenue delivery.
Sales Development Representative
Sapper Consulting
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Owned and scaled the company's LinkedIn Sales Navigator outreach engine, consistently booking 25+
qualified meetings per week with executives across companies of all sizes. - Executed high-volume cold calling and multi-channel outreach campaigns, confidently engaging senior
decision-makers and positioning solutions tailored to varying budget levels. - Increased qualified pipeline through targeted prospecting strategies, personalized messaging, and
disciplined follow-up sequences. - Identified new business opportunities through cold outreach, database prospecting, networking, and
marketing-driven lead engagement. - Built strong executive-level relationships by clearly articulating value propositions and adapting
messaging to organizations ranging from emerging businesses to established enterprises.
Area Recruitment Manager (ARM)
Kappa Sigma International Fraternity
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Selected as 1 of 50 candidates across North America for a competitive national consulting role supporting
collegiate chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada. - Traveled full-time to advise 30 undergraduate chapters and alumni boards on recruitment strategy,
operational structure, financial management, and leadership development. - Led strategic growth initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping chapters adapt recruitment
models and maintain member engagement in a rapidly changing campus environment. - Developed and implemented structured recruitment playbooks to improve membership acquisition,
retention, and long-term sustainability. - Organized and executed on-campus recruitment campaigns and outreach initiatives to strengthen brand
presence and drive prospective member interest. - Spearheaded the successful establishment of three new fraternity colonies (University of Montana,
University of Missouri–Kansas City, University of Minnesota–Moorhead), building founding leadership
teams and growth frameworks from inception.
Marketing Director
Tri Ford Inc.
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Streamlined and managed four external marketing platforms, including Meta and Google, running up to
3 advertising campaigns per week. - Developed campaign strategies and coordinated directly with third-party marketing agencies to enhance
campaign performance and expand local online reach. - Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform targeting, creative decisions, and campaign
optimization. - Oversaw the execution of social media advertising, ensuring alignment with dealership branding and
marketing objectives.
Facility Operations Manager
Game Time Gym II
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed the facilities, league schedules, and handled all customer related interactions
- Established effective communication channels between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
Marketing Intern
Apex Physical Therapy
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked with the market research team on extending efforts to develop our brand locally and nationwide
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives.
- Researched competitor trends and interpreted findings to report conclusions to supervisors.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Conducted market research to identify target audiences and optimize marketing efforts.
Education
B.S. - Marketing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- HubSpot
- Adobe applications
- Google Ads
- Placerai
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Project coordination
- Strategic planning
- Sales Strategy
Digitalexpertise
- Skilled in all Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, HubSpot, Adobe applications, Google Ads and Placer.ai.
- Knowledgeable use of the following digital services: Photoshop, X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Timeline
Partnership Success Manager
iSite Media Group
01.2023 - Current
Sales Development Representative
Sapper Consulting
06.2022 - 11.2022
Area Recruitment Manager (ARM)
Kappa Sigma International Fraternity
05.2021 - 06.2022
Facility Operations Manager
Game Time Gym II
08.2019 - 03.2021
Marketing Director
Tri Ford Inc.
04.2019 - 05.2021
Marketing Intern
Apex Physical Therapy
05.2018 - 08.2018
B.S. - Marketing
Illinois State University