Effectively manage over $12 million dollars in sponsorship revenue, including international brands and Fortune 500 companies
Develops meaningful and lasting relationships for corporate partners and entities while driving revenue through strategic planning and creation of once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Research marketplace trends and NFL initiatives to renew corporate partnerships, including implementing and upselling new ideas and opportunities
Identify opportunities to showcase brand visibility through marketing assets: i.e
Social media, experiential marketing, influencer marketing, traditional media, on-site activations, product launches, retail promotions and more
Work in conjunction with players and agents to secure and execute endorsement deals
Maintain frequent touchpoints with key contacts to ensure strong and long-lasting partnerships while focusing on partner brand objectives
Hire and lead a team of interns who assist with on-site activations, hospitality, and client interface
Help to identify talent and regularly foster a positive team culture.
Associate Manager of Partnership Activation
Buffalo Bills
01.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Coordinator of Partnership Activation
Buffalo Bills
09.2018 - 01.2020
Coordinator of Partnership Activation
Buffalo Bills
08.2015 - 09.2018
Sales Representative, Diabetes Divison
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
01.2014 - 05.2015
Promoted AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals products through presentations and demonstrations in healthcare settings
Built successful business relationships with customers and healthcare partners
Aided the development team in executing new product launches throughout in-market territory.
Event Planner
Wegmans Food Markets
10.2007 - 05.2015
Managed all aspects of event planning, while meeting strict deadlines and budget guidelines
Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts to establish relationships
Developed high-end events for Wegmans customers and employee base
Managed a group of assistants responsible for event implementation, product demonstration and client interface.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
08.2021
Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication -
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY
12.2014
Master of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communications, Study Abroad
University of Oxford
United Kingdom
07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communication
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY
05.2013
Skills
Team Leadership
Time Management
Verbal and written communication
Complex Problem-Solving
Marketing
Business Development
Key Performance Indicators
Brand Management
Customer Service
Work Planning and Prioritization
Idea Development and Brainstorming
Customer Relationship Management
Volunteer Experience
Current Board Member: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier
Key Achievements
2022 Winner, NFL Activation of the Year Award
Presented to 32 teams at annual NFL Activation Meetings on the conception, design and development of the first Fisher Price Little People x Buffalo Bills collaboration
The sets sold out within the first 24 hours of release
The program sparked national attention, ultimately leading to all 32 NFL teams having their own Little People collections in the year following
This program successfully raised over 2 million dollars for Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY
Timeline
Manager of Partnership Activation
Buffalo Bills
04.2022 - Current
Associate Manager of Partnership Activation
Buffalo Bills
01.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Coordinator of Partnership Activation
Buffalo Bills
09.2018 - 01.2020
Coordinator of Partnership Activation
Buffalo Bills
08.2015 - 09.2018
Sales Representative, Diabetes Divison
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
01.2014 - 05.2015
Event Planner
Wegmans Food Markets
10.2007 - 05.2015
Master of Social Work -
University At Buffalo
Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication -
St. Bonaventure University
Master of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communications, Study Abroad
University of Oxford
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communication