Diana Ceban
Columbus,Ohio
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ohio State Athletics Retail Operations
Legends
Columbus, Ohio
08.2025 - Current
- Operated Ohio State Team Shops during football season to maximize merchandise sales.
- Established multiple merchandise locations for game days while supporting all sports at Ohio State.
- Generated innovative ideas and solutions to improve team performance and outcomes.
- Executed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.
Matchday Activation Intern
Columbus Crew SC
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with team to execute corporate partnership activations on game days.
- Assisted various departments with tasks including giveaways and on-field marketing activations.
- Coordinated setup of lower.com banner before and during halftime events.
- Ensured seamless operation of game day activities, addressing needs of partnerships and staff.
Intern
I9 Sports
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked as a sport coordinator with kids ages from preK-14 for various of sports including volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, and tennis.
- Inspected finished products for quality and accuracy, reporting any defects.
- Drove around to schools and popular areas to market i9 Sports through signs and flyers.
- Built rosters for teams of the various sports for the spring season.
- Prepared team awards and organized equipment for the upcoming spring season.
President
Ohio State Bowling Club
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission
- Established fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences
- Created a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination
- Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities
Education
Sports Industry -
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2026
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School
Springfield, VA06.2023
Skills
- Event planning and project management
- Business administration
- Innovation and creativity
- Organizational leadership
- Team building
References
- Anthony Valenti, League Director, anthony.valenti@i9sports.com, 614-441-8845, i9 Sports
- Richard Grimshaw, Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships Activation, 614-908-6775, Columbus Crew SC
- Alexis Shoemaker, General Manager at Ohio State University, ashoemaker@legends.net, 440-396-1761, Legends
Extracurricular Activities
Former competitive bowler on the OSU team on top of being president for the Ohio State Bowling team. Multiple college bowling awards for the team placing in top three. Made the OSU Dean's List every semester with a current GPA of 3.8.
Languages
Romanian, Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Ohio State Athletics Retail Operations
Legends
08.2025 - Current
Matchday Activation Intern
Columbus Crew SC
03.2025 - 11.2025
Intern
I9 Sports
01.2025 - 08.2025
President
Ohio State Bowling Club
04.2024 - 05.2025
Sports Industry -
Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School