Connor Dembek
Dublin,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at RUDIS, excelling in corporate sponsorship management and event coordination. Recognized with the prestigious "Dave Schultz All-In" Award, I leverage strong interpersonal communication and project management skills to foster relationships and enhance fan experiences in high-stakes environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Event Sales Representative
RUDIS
Marysville, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Organized and executed world-class RUDIS merchandise stores at wrestling events, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Maintained high communication with Event Directors to ensure successful tournaments and foster long-term relationships.
- Honored with the company's most prestigious "Dave Schultz All-In" Award (December 2025)
Graduate Assistant - Athletics operations and Facilities (Marketing)
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, USA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Successfully managed over $350,000 worth of corporate sponsorship inventory.
- Collaborated with Director of Athletics to enhance fan experience and strengthen relationships with corporate sponsors.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives for athletic department, including Weekly Athletics Newsletter, to engage fans and promote events.
- Experience with creating sponsor-related package proposals with the goal of generating a partnership with the athletics department.
- Main lead on completing "Proof-of-Performances" for all sponsor-related branding.
- Developed public address scripts for soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, and baseball events to elevate game-day atmosphere.
- Attended the NCAA Division II Disney Institute "Make Game Day Yours" Training Session in Orlando, FL where I learned how to create a more engaging and positive experience for fans (Summer of 2023).
- Play-by-play commentator for the women's soccer livestream.
- On-court/field Master of Ceremony for both men's & women's basketball, volleyball, and baseball and softball in-game promotions.
Groundskeeper
Muirfield Village Golf Club
Dublin, USA
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Facilitated operations for back-to-back PGA tournaments, marking a historic first in PGA history.
- Received "Most Valuable Player" award at 2021 Memorial Tournament for exceptional contributions, presented by Director of Grounds.
- Maintained course functionality and aesthetics, ensuring optimal stream conditions, pristine bunker appearance, and well-kept clubhouse grounds.
- Captained the back-nine bunkers for the 2021 Memorial Tournament and the driving range for the 2022 Memorial Tournament.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GABachelor of Science - Sport Management, Marketing
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Sales Presentations
- Sponsorship management
- Event Hosting
- Event Logistics
- Digital marketing
- Brand Activation
- Project Management
- Photoshop (Adobe)
- Office suite proficiency
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Organization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Presentation skills
References
- Chad Mark, Director of Grounds at Muirfield Village Golf Club, cmark@mvgc.org, (614) 980-1482
- Geoff Gray, Events Director at RUDIS, ggray@rudis.com, (317) 374-3901
Timeline
Field Event Sales Representative
RUDIS
09.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant - Athletics operations and Facilities (Marketing)
Valdosta State University
08.2022 - 12.2023
Groundskeeper
Muirfield Village Golf Club
04.2020 - 07.2022
Master of Business Administration -
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Marketing
Bowling Green State University