Jeffrey Gerstner
Dallas
Summary
University of South Carolina graduate with a BA in Advertising and a minor in Sport and Entertainment Management, complemented by a concentration in Sports Media. Driven by a passion for the intersection of sports, media, and entertainment, dedicated to fostering impactful connections within these vibrant industries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Development Representative/Advertising Specialist
TEGNA
Dallas, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Generate qualified leads, significantly enhancing the sales pipeline for TEGNA.
- Conduct strategic outreach through phone, email, and social media to engage potential clients.
- Collaborate with Account Executives to develop tailored marketing solutions for diverse brands.
- Acquire foundational knowledge in media sales through the SDR Academy
- Currently working with WLTX 19 (CBS Columbia, SC) and WGRZ 2 (NBC Buffalo, NY)
Marketing Intern
Gamecock Athletics
Columbia, SC
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided support to the marketing staff during the spring athletics season
- Assisted in event setup, gameday promotions and sponsorship in-game fulfillment
Ticket Operations and Customer Service Intern
The United States Golf Association
Liberty Corner, NJ
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with all aspects of the U.S. Open Championships guest customer service and experience
- Served as the main point of contact for service for all customer inquiries via Freshdesk or calls
- Gained expertise in product knowledge of ticket offers to provide solutions to guest questions and mobile ticket issues
Promotions and Marketing Intern
Rochester Red Wings Baseball
Rochester, NY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Tasked with handling in-game entertainment for all home games throughout the season
- Execute between-inning contests, coordinating cooperate sponsor nights, in charge of ballpark’s Kids Zone, player and mascot autograph appearances, assist with ballpark operations
- Heavily involved with social media team to help produce new content on Instagram, TikTok, and X accounts
- Assisted sales representative to help find new PSL’s and clients through in-game marketing
Assistant Supervisor in Training – Concessions Stand 01 2023
2023-25 Masters Tournament – Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta, GA
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Member of the Concessions Department at Augusta National
- Position was intended for me to learn how to successfully operate concessions stand at Augusta National
- Promoted to an Assistant Supervisor position for the 2024 and 2025 Masters Tournament
Office Intern
Dinamic OR
Farmington, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Closely monitored the company app being developed and helped with the software
- Responsible for setting up meeting dates with hospitals along the northeast whether virtual or in-person
- Transported equipment to hospitals in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts via company sprinter van
Founder
Mow Bros LLC
Rochester, NY
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Scaled landscaping business to serve 30+ clients over two-year span
- Managing operations, client services and finances
- Managed the business alongside my younger brother
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communications
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2025
Skills
- Marketing & Promotions, Customer Service, Digital & social media, Data Analysis, Operations, Project Coordination, Entrepreneurship
- Lead qualification
- Customer relationship building
- Goal-oriented mindset
Affiliations
- Gamecocks Club Lacrosse Team Manager (2023-2024)
- Member of USC’s Sports Analytics Club (2022-Present)
- Member of NSCS (National Society of College Scholars)
- Member of USC’s Masters Tournament Ambassador Program (2024-Present)
- Daily Gamecock Sportswriter (2024-Present)
Timeline
Sales Development Representative/Advertising Specialist
TEGNA
06.2025 - Current
Marketing Intern
Gamecock Athletics
01.2025 - 05.2025
Ticket Operations and Customer Service Intern
The United States Golf Association
04.2024 - 07.2024
Promotions and Marketing Intern
Rochester Red Wings Baseball
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Supervisor in Training – Concessions Stand 01 2023
2023-25 Masters Tournament – Augusta National Golf Club
04.2023 - 04.2023
Office Intern
Dinamic OR
05.2022 - 08.2022
Founder
Mow Bros LLC
04.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communications
University of South Carolina