Gabriella Black
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Solution-oriented sports marketing and partnership professional with experience across professional soccer, collegiate athletics, motorsports, and community-based events. Skilled at translating partner and organizational goals, coordinating deliverables, and developing practical solutions that strengthen audience engagement and community connections.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Partnerships Associate
Indy Eleven
Indianapolis, IN
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinated with internal departments and external partners to execute partnership activations, ensuring timely completion of contractual assets and promotional deliverables.
- Assisted with sponsor recap reporting by documenting activation elements, promotional exposure, and fan engagement opportunities to highlight partnership value delivered.
- Supported the planning and execution of themed match nights and community-focused events, including Princess Night to bring in over 9,000 attendees.
Marketing & Promotions Graduate Assistant
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with coaches, athletic department staff, student organizations, and campus partners to create and implement promotional initiatives that increased event attendance.
- Managed four student assistants and coordinated weekly volunteer staffing to ensure effective support for game-day marketing and promotional operations.
- Assisted with event logistics, game-day operations, concourse activations, contests, and promotional experiences to enhance fan engagement at UIndy Athletics events.
Client Services Intern
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated hospitality and VIP guest operations, preparing and distributing 500+ suite tickets and credentials to enhance the guest experience.
- Supervised 20+ college program staff during event setup, teardown, and hospitality operations to ensure smooth operations and effective shift rotations.
- Conducted facility and suite walkthroughs to verify hospitality spaces met operational standards and were ready for guest arrival.
Youth Leadership Intern
Conner Prairie
Fishers, Indiana
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Planned and executed a youth leadership training program and end-of-summer celebration to strengthen volunteer engagement and program experience.
- Supported the Youth Experience Team in coaching and coordinating 100+ youth volunteers throughout summer programming.
- Collaborated with staff and youth leaders to coordinate programming, logistics, and participant communications.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Management
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science & Kinesiology
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2025
Skills
- Partnership Activation
- Sponsorship Fulfillment
- Experiential Marketing
- Event Promotion
- Project Management
- Audience Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Corporate Partnerships Associate
Indy Eleven
05.2026 - Current
Marketing & Promotions Graduate Assistant
University of Indianapolis
08.2025 - 05.2026
Client Services Intern
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
01.2025 - 08.2025
Youth Leadership Intern
Conner Prairie
06.2024 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Sports Management
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science & Kinesiology
Indiana University, Bloomington