Devon Buckland
Mason City
Summary
Highly motivated, committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in corporate sales, sports, event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Operations
North Iowa Bulls (NAHL), Mason City Toros (NA3HL)
11.2024 - Current
- Generated six-figure revenue through corporate partnerships
- Generated revenue through premium ticket sales
- Oversaw day-to-day business operations by fostering deep professional relationships with wholesale contacts and customers.
- Reviewed company's strategic plans and developed sales goals to support vision.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Sales Executive
Omaha Lancers (USHL)
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
Director of Gameday Operations
Lincoln Stars Hockey (USHL)
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with sales team on selling sponsorships and group tickets
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supervised onsite team of interns and facility management team.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Fulfilled obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Video Production Assistant
Bridgewater Church Online
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked with production switcher with several different camera angles and graphics
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Oversaw Sunday operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting special events.
Sports Analyst
WNYO Radio Oswego
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Helped social media team with game coverage, including away games
- Traveled with team to away games, sometimes helping with color commentary
Video Production Assistant
Binghamton Rumble Ponies Baseball
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Traveled around stadium with camera
- Captured fan interaction with game and players
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting And Mass Communication
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY05.2020
Skills
- Business generation
- Sales Operations
- Event Promotion
- Customer Satisfaction
- Corporate partnerships
- Meeting sales goals
Timeline
Director of Business Operations
North Iowa Bulls (NAHL), Mason City Toros (NA3HL)
11.2024 - Current
Sales Executive
Omaha Lancers (USHL)
06.2023 - 11.2024
Director of Gameday Operations
Lincoln Stars Hockey (USHL)
05.2022 - 05.2023
Sports Analyst
WNYO Radio Oswego
09.2019 - 03.2020
Video Production Assistant
Bridgewater Church Online
07.2018 - 01.2021
Video Production Assistant
Binghamton Rumble Ponies Baseball
04.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting And Mass Communication
SUNY College At Oswego