Highly-motivated sport and brand management professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
JEM Consulting
05.2023 - Current
Help Sports tech Founders with Business Development, Strategic Partnership, and Strategy
Developed strategic initiatives to increase market share and revenue growth
Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
Worked to bring potential athlete investors and their business managers to the table to discuss broader investment opportunities for Companies
Used personal network to foster a relationship between clients and professional athletes and VCs which resulted in investments in the start-ups
Partnered with co-founders to develop sales and business development strategies to ultimately multiply sales 4X
Head of Athlete Relations and Partnership
Suji BFR
09.2022 - Current
Created and managed Partnership deals with Athletes, Agents, Professional Leagues and College Athletics programs
Developed close relationships with professional athletes and maintained regular communication with player unions and agents
Worked to bring potential athlete investors and their business managers to the table to discuss broader investment opportunities within Suji
Traveled globally to meet with potential clients, international sport franchises, and other potential partners
Continuously identified potential partners and athletes who could help drive the business forward in reference to revenue and branding
Oversaw the development and execution of partnership communications and proposals
Built long-term relationships with lucrative clients by utilizing active listening, effective communication and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Business Development Executive
Suji
02.2022 - 09.2022
Identified institutions and market sectors with potential for expansion of operations, networking with key partners and individuals to build awareness of company within key demographics
Used personal network to foster a relationship between Suji and a professional NFL player, which resulted in him becoming an investor and helping Suji close its seed series funding round
Liaised with high-value accounts, fostering personal relationship and top-of-mind awareness to capture emerging business opportunities early
Partnered with co-founder to develop sales and marketing strategies to ultimately multiply sales 10X
Traveled globally to meet with potential investors, clients and athletes
Created and maintained relationships with Athletes, Colleges, and Sports agencies
Increased the number of teams who purchased by 4X
Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
Director of Marketing and Sales
Magnate Sports Management
03.2019 - Current
Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies and initiatives
Identified and developed close relationship with athletes and maintained regular communication with other business professionals and internal staff
Provided management and leadership expertise to coordinate sales and marketing efforts
Created a Social Media Marketing plan to increase awareness and attract new clients
Assisted the CEO with the business management of athletes
Utilized networking skills to develop new relationships with key organizations.
Tournament Director
Under Armour/ Adidas basketball Events
01.2019 - Current
Communicated with teams, volunteers, grounds crew and other contacts to book, recruit individuals, plan details and run events
Built relationships with athletes and coaches to make sure their needs are met
Ensured that the events had a tournament atmosphere by assisting the director of basketball operations and managing the physical set up of events
Attended the tournaments and presented weekly status reports to the leadership and staff in meetings
Managed weekend tournaments operations including tournament and site directing
Worked with Adidas and Under Armour to ensure that all brand expectations were met.