DEVON A. GARDEN
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Master of Science, Sport Business Management. More than a decade of experience with major innovative sports and entertainment brands. Keen understanding of the intersection of sports, culture and media with a skill for brand voice and positioning. Dedicated people person. Technology lover. Team captain and player.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, League Operations Communications
National Basketball Association
2015.08 - Current
- PR Lead with NBA Basketball Operations, specifically directing on-court discipline and basketball-specific announcements
- Established strong relationships with media, ensuring fair and ethical coverage
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit
- Member of media operations team that is accountable for planning and executing media operations at all major NBA events
- Primary Contact for NBA G League Communications, including development of PR strategies, promotion of teams and signature events and oversight of team communications staffs and storyline development and execution
- Primary Arena Management Contact for all major NBA events, including NBA All-Star, NBA Finals and NBA Draft
Senior Game Night Press Attendant
Barclays Center
2013.09 - Current
- Facilitating media needs for premier college basketball games and events
Tech Coach Captain
Barclays Center
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Built and helped maintain the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center communities across social media channels
Communications Intern
Brooklyn Nets / Barclays Center
2013.09 - 2014.06
- Supported communications team for media interviews & press conferences at Barclays Center and Brooklyn Nets games
Special Events / Operations Intern
MTA Metro-North Railroad
2011.07 - 2012.07
- Contributed in the coordination of over 100 special events that occurred in Grand Central Terminal
Education
MS in Sport Business Management -
Manhattanville College
Purchase, New York05.2014
BS in Business Management -
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, New York05.2012
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Operations Planning
- Data-driven decision-making
Timeline
Senior Manager, League Operations Communications
National Basketball Association
2015.08 - Current
Tech Coach Captain
Barclays Center
2014.01 - 2015.01
Senior Game Night Press Attendant
Barclays Center
2013.09 - Current
Communications Intern
Brooklyn Nets / Barclays Center
2013.09 - 2014.06
Special Events / Operations Intern
MTA Metro-North Railroad
2011.07 - 2012.07
MS in Sport Business Management -
Manhattanville College
BS in Business Management -
Molloy College
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