Connor Kropp
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced in event marketing and operations with a proven history of leading teams and executing successful events. Skilled in customer service and conflict resolution, ensuring seamless operations and a positive guest experience. Recognized for maintaining composure under pressure and creating well-organized, engaging event environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Promotions Assistant
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES/LYNX
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitate community activations and promotional outreach to enhance brand presence in the Twin Cities.
- Distributed over 400,000 promotional items and supported event logistics in high-traffic environments with professional athletes and fans.
Lead Marketing Intern
GOPHER SPORTS MARKETING
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed in-game entertainment and promotions across multiple sports, including timing logistics, fan giveaways, and halftime performances.
- Acted as on-site lead during men’s/women's basketball, women’s hockey, and football theme nights, overseeing fan activations, interactive contests and performer hospitality for crowds of over 50,000.
- Developed and maintained run-of-show documents, coordinated cue calls, and worked cross-functionally with media and production teams.
- Mentored and scheduled intern teams for game-day operations, including supervising promotional staff and troubleshooting live issues.
Experiential Marketing Intern
MINNESOTA UNITED FC
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated event logistics for match day and community activations, overseeing signage, promotional supplies, and operational timelines.
- Managed event logistics and field production for matches with 19,000+ attendees, ensuring seamless delivery of marketing and partnership elements.
- Led a team of 20+ brand ambassadors, ensuring on-brand messaging and efficient coordination of marketing deliverables.
- Helped implement a QR code-based fan engagement contest that increased brand engagement and database entries by 133%.
Stadium Operations Supervisor
Huntington Bank Stadium
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Supervised operations crews during NCAA football games, special events, and daily stadium activity across a 50,000+ seat venue.
- Oversaw event space setup and breakdown, ensuring readiness for press conferences, VIP functions, and fan-facing experiences.
- Managed logistics for game day operations, including signage placement, hospitality prep, and stadium-wide readiness.
- Interacted with fans, staff, and vendors to troubleshoot in-the-moment issues and maintain a smooth guest experience.
- Coordinated daily operational tasks including equipment storage, maintenance prep, and internal communication with campus partners.
Education
BS - Sport Management Major and Media Information Minor
University of Minnesota Twin-Cities
Minneapolis, MN01.2025
Professional Skills
- Experiential Marketing
- Event/Activation Planning & Operations
- Inventory Tracking
- Customer/Fan Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Communication
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel - Proficient
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Graphic Design - Intermediate
Timeline
Promotions Assistant
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES/LYNX
05.2024 - Current
Experiential Marketing Intern
MINNESOTA UNITED FC
05.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Marketing Intern
GOPHER SPORTS MARKETING
08.2023 - 05.2025
Stadium Operations Supervisor
Huntington Bank Stadium
10.2021 - 07.2024
BS - Sport Management Major and Media Information Minor
University of Minnesota Twin-Cities
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