Emily Cook
Berkley,MI
Summary
Results-driven sports executive with over a decade in sports entertainment and stadium operations. Leveraged 'Fans First' culture to enhance gameday experiences for the Detroit Tigers, following a foundation built as a Fan Experience & Event Operations Intern with the Savannah Bananas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Game Presentation & Fan Experience
Detroit Tigers
Detroit, Michigan
05.2026 - Current
- Leads a team of 50+ gameday operations staff, mascot handlers, entertainment hosts, and production crews to produce unforgettable experiences for millions of annual attendees.
- Generates high-energy "Fans First" philosophy for traditional Major League Baseball game days, including interactive fan traditions and flawless ballpark logistics.
- Supervised gameday entertainment, fan engagement, theme nights, and venue operations at Comerica Park, enhancing fan satisfaction by 35%.
Directior of Fan Inspiration & Event Operations
Savannah Bananas
Savannah, Georgia
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversaw stadium entertainment, game day operations, and viral fan engagement activations during Banana Ball Tour stops nationwide.
- Led high-energy operations and creative team to deliver seamless fans-first experiences for over 1,000,000 fans annually.
- Contributed to creation of new Banana Ball promotions and fan-participation traditions, enhancing the franchise's global digital reach.
Fan Experience & Event Operations Intern
Savannah Bananas
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed front-line gameday logistics, stadium entry, and crowd management, delivering surprise-and-delight moments for sold-out Banana Ball games.
- Executed problem-solving strategies to create unforgettable experiences for fans during Banana Ball events.
- Coordinated venue setups, merchandise flow, and interactive on-field promotions with the core entertainment team to enhance fan engagement.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo05-2026
Skills
- Event logistics
- Project management
- Innovative strategy development
- Marketing strategies
- Team leadership
- Audience engagement
- Audience interaction
Affiliations
- Mentor | Women in Sports & Entertainment (WISE)
- Board Member & Lead Volunteer | Joy in Motion Youth Foundation
Timeline
Director, Game Presentation & Fan Experience
Detroit Tigers
05.2026 - Current
Directior of Fan Inspiration & Event Operations
Savannah Bananas
09.2023 - 04.2025
Fan Experience & Event Operations Intern
Savannah Bananas
01.2022 - 10.2023
BBA - Marketing
Western Michigan University