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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, GA

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Marketing

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

Skills

  • 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
Connor Dembek