Jon Boos
Littleton,CO
Summary
Over 30 successful years of a well-rounded background in sponsorship sales, fund raising, servicing, delivery as well as event sales, management, and logistics. Have successfully cultivated new relationships as well as nurtured existing partners into long lasting partnerships. Excellent people and communication skills.
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. Utilizes forward-thinking approach to drive business growth and streamline processes. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving measurable results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Playfly Sports/Denver Sports Properties
01.2018 - Current
- Manage all aspects of Denver Sports Properties (University of Denver)
- Grew Corporate Partner billing to $3.95 million annually
- Built, oversee, and maintain property budget of $5.1 million including revenue and expenses
- Supervise property client list of 100 partners, personally responsible for 45 partners
- Oversee and manage Associate General Manager, and Director of Client Services
- Negotiated and executed both the TV, and Radio broadcast contracts with Altitude, and KKFN
- Responsible for day-to-day Playfly/University relationship
Director of Corporate Partnerships
OUTFRONT Sports/Playfly Sports
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Supported General Manager in the startup of Denver Sports Properties (University of Denver)
- Grew Corporate Partner billing over 75% in first 5 years
- Responsible for sponsorship solicitation, sales representing 17 NCAA Division I Sports
- Created customized sponsorship/media sales proposals for a differing group of partners (both agency and direct business) including in arena, TV, radio, digital, hospitality, tickets, and social media assets
- Oversee and manage Client Services Lead, and Account Executive
- Developed new inventory assets to help support revenue growth
- Instrumental in maintaining the strong relationship with University
- Developed and executed partnership strategies aligned with organizational goals for maximum impact.
Assistant Vice Chancellor-Sales
University of Denver
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of Athletic Division’s Sponsorship Sales Team
- Grew sales portfolio from $90,000 to over $1.3 million
- Solicit, fulfill and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
- Develop and generate proposals, and contracts for all new and existing clients
- Maintain billing process, for clients as well as collections
- Work in conjunction with University’s business office to maximize University vendors
- Controlled and sold all inventory signage, in game, hospitality, and TV/Radio
- Direct Supervision of Technical Services Department in Division of Athletics
- Negotiated and executed Television (FSN Rocky Mountain, Root Sports) and Radio (THE FAN, Mile High Sports) contracts which included in game on air inventory
- Liaison with Television and Radio partner for all scheduling and conflict resolution
- Hired and negotiated all on air staff contracts
- Direct Oversight of Red Vest Golf Tournament and Pre-Event Party
- Responsible for the largest annual single event fund raiser for the Division of Athletics
- Raised over $400,000 in the event’s first four years
- Organized an Alumni Board group to assist in soliciting of foursomes
Director of Ticket Sales
Denver Grizzlies Professional Hockey-International Hockey League
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Managed a sales team of 4 full time staff members
- Generated over $1.5 million in season and group ticket sales
- Developed all collateral sales material (ticket design, ticket brochures, pocket schedules)
- Organized all client outreach events skate with the team, season ticket holder appreciation night
Regional Vice President
Triple Crown Sports
Fort Collins, Colorado
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Developed an Amateur Softball Series in three state region and Canada in conjunction with Bud Light Triple Crown national series (Southern California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alberta)
- Organized all aspects of series prospected locations, sold sponsorships and solicited participants
- Worked in conjunction with Amateur Softball Association (ASA) to sanction all events
- Responsible for all on site direction of tournaments
- Established a national amateur inline hockey/road race series the Bauer Street Skate Festival
- Sold sponsorship, designed event layout, organized volunteer labor pool
- Responsible for on site direction of event
- Engineered portable hockey rink system used at all events
Education
BS - Physical Education, Emphasis Sports Management
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
Timeline
General Manager
Playfly Sports/Denver Sports Properties
01.2018 - Current
Director of Corporate Partnerships
OUTFRONT Sports/Playfly Sports
01.2012 - 01.2018
Assistant Vice Chancellor-Sales
University of Denver
01.1995 - 01.2012
Director of Ticket Sales
Denver Grizzlies Professional Hockey-International Hockey League
01.1994 - 01.1995
Regional Vice President
Triple Crown Sports
01.1991 - 01.1994
BS - Physical Education, Emphasis Sports Management
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse