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Chelsea Knight

Tallahassee

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of OVPSA Boards and Events

Florida State University
Tallahassee
06.2024 - Current
  • Direct planning and execution of all vice presidential and division-wide events, including DSA Awards, Welcome Back Breakfast, Senior Week, Farewell FSU, and donor engagement programs.
  • Oversee large-scale student initiatives serving 1,000+ participants each semester, such as Late Night Breakfast, Snacks and Chats, and Community @ the Courtyards.
  • Serve as the Division of Student Affairs lead for FSU Round Up, collaborating with Seminole Dining, the Food Pantry, and other campus partners to ensure the program’s success as a university-wide initiative.
  • Manage presentations, administrative support, and committee operations for the Board of Trustees, overseeing all Student Affairs committee meetings.
  • Lead signature ceremonies and strategic programs including Torchbearer 100, Clock & Seal, and FSU Bounds.
  • Provide leadership for the Student Affairs leadership team and chair the Division of Student Affairs Awards Committee.
  • Oversee the Student Affairs Development Council, leading all logistics, board communication, meeting planning, and outreach efforts.

Associate Director of Development

Florida State University
Tallahassee
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Fundraised for 14+ Student Affairs departments including Campus Recreation, Career Center, CARE, Center for Global Engagement, Center for Leadership & Social Change, Counseling, DSST, Fraternity & Sorority Life, New Student & Family Programs, Student Conduct & Community Standards, SGA, The Union, Health Services, and Housing.
  • Maintained stewardship for all Student Affairs gifts (thank you letters, cards, gifts, and personalized messages from the Vice President).
  • Hosted events across Florida and Georgia to re-engage alumni who are current or past parents, increasing parent giving.
  • Co-led Great Give campaigns raising $136,000+ with 1,000+ donors for Student Affairs over two years.
  • Re-engaged the FSU Round Up campaign in partnership with Seminole Dining to support the Food for Thought Pantry.

Assistant Director of Development – Special Events & Stewardship

University of South Florida
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Athletics – Bulls Club
  • Managed Baseball and Softball premium space calendars and coordination; oversaw AD and donor suites on football gamedays.
  • Served as point of contact for all catering and food & beverage needs; managed premium seating area budgets.
  • Supervised staff and interns for gameday and fundraising events; oversaw premium donor halftime events for home football games.
  • Coordinated Donor of the Game presentations; managed Hardwood Club and all premium areas for Men’s and Women’s Basketball.
  • Executed stewardship for all athletic donors.
  • Produced signature athletics events: Hall of Fame Weekend, Head Coaches Caravan (4 Florida stops), Iron Bull Kick-Off, NCAA Watch Parties, Stampede for Women Luncheon, Football National Signing Day, First Pitch Socials, Away Game Tailgates, Season Tip-Off Happy Hours, Alumni Weekends.
  • Delivered two fundraising events for 600+ attendees that raised $250K+ (BullsBlast, BullsFest) and managed golf tournaments that raised $200K+.

Sales & Service Account Executive

Seminole Boosters
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw 1,000+ season ticket holder accounts and delivered high-quality service via calls, emails, meetings, and handwritten notes.
  • Improved fan engagement with tours, seat visits, on-field experiences, and memorabilia activations.
  • Managed billing plans, accounts, and multi-sport ticket purchases; staffed watch parties, happy hours, fan day, and basketball suites.
  • Utilized Paciolan, CRM, Salesforce, and Zipwhip for retention and outreach; achieved 78% (2019) and 87% (2020) retention rates.
  • Surpassed 2021 overall revenue goal of $1.945M by 7%.

Operations Representative

Florida State University Athletics Ticket Office
Tallahassee
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Managed account sales and ticket distribution across multiple sports; served as WBB ticket operations lead.
  • Provided customer service via phone, online chat, email, and in person; trained student workers.
  • Processed pledges and payments; set up payment plans in coordination with Seminole Boosters.
  • Coordinated NCAA player guest ticket distribution for football and baseball with compliance.
  • Maintained student accounts and Spear-It Rewards in partnership with IMG; worked gamedays across major sports.
  • Utilized Paciolan and CRM systems.

Education

B.S. - Sport Management

Florida State University
05.2017

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic communication
  • Alumni relations
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Director of OVPSA Boards and Events

Florida State University
06.2024 - Current

Associate Director of Development

Florida State University
10.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant Director of Development – Special Events & Stewardship

University of South Florida
08.2021 - 08.2022

Sales & Service Account Executive

Seminole Boosters
06.2019 - 08.2021

Operations Representative

Florida State University Athletics Ticket Office
06.2016 - 06.2019

B.S. - Sport Management

Florida State University

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