Jordan J. Thomas
Garden City,NY
Summary
Versatile sports partnership professional specializing in partnership development. Skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented sports organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Partnership Sales
Long Island Nets - BSE Global
08.2023 - Current
- Overseeing Long Island Nets partnerships securing six (6) new business partnerships within first year, generating $113,550 in revenue, directly managing existing partner renewals for 7 of 19 partners ahead of 24-25 season
- Streamlined internal and external processes by implementing property specific best practices while collaborating across departments and with BSE Global properties to drive organizational success with integrated cross-platform partnerships
- Developed 360-degree marketing concepts and partnership proposals for Long Island Nets, managing process from lead sourcing to contract finalization, and implemented fulfillment strategies to ensure seamless delivery of partnership benefits, maintaining partner satisfaction and long-term loyalty
- Notable new partnerships under since joining team: Smok-Haus (Official BBQ Restaurant), Just Salad, Urban Air Adventure Park, Michael's Company, City Publication of Long Island, and Thin Cookies
Manager, Business Development
Dallas Wings & Panther City Lacrosse Club
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Led marketing and sales campaigns to attract and retain business to maximize cross-selling opportunities between the Dallas Wings & Panther City Lacrosse Club
- Effectively qualify leads and maintain pipeline of business opportunities in Salesforce relevant to each property accounting for increase of 20% in new business revenue through sponsorship and ticket sales
- Developed compelling proposals that resonated with clients'' unique needs, showcasing company''s value proposition in persuasive manner
Players Trust, Community and Player Engagement Coordinator
Major League Baseball Players Association
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed coordination of over $240,000 in matches for Trust's matching gifts program
- Compiled and analyzed data within Trust's philanthropic initiatives while maintaining updated records in CRM system, Bloomerang
- Created clear, data-driven reports to help Trust assess programs and processes, and to track organizational goals
- Conducted research on prospective non-profit and corporate partners, markets, and industries
Charley Pride Fellow
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the 2021 MLB Draft preparation and management by researching and evaluating draft eligible prospects through pre-draft workouts, video, and statistical metric analysis
- Created proposals outlining all 30 MLB teams branded partnerships determining industry trends, potential areas of growth, & suggested upgrades to improve current partnerships
- Supported Marketing team in 5th Phase of marketing campaign “Straight Up Texas” by developing ticket offer strategies, targeted new fans through advertising, and created digital marketing schemes for social media.
Baseball Instructor
Altamonte Baseball Academy
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Oversaw development of youth baseball players ages 5 to 16, contributed to 40% increase and retention of academy enrollment since employed, impacting 580 youth baseball player
- Coordinated Outfield/Infield techniques and skills development while serving as hitting coach, utilizing coaching philosophy that emphasizes player development and enjoyment of game
Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Activation
Tulane University Athletics
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted coordination of all event production, content development for women's volleyball sponsorship fulfillment.
- Created on-court promotion content contributing to volleyball single game attendance record by 120%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on integrated marketing plans that aligned with client objectives and budget requirements.
Infielder and Outfielder
Professional Baseball Player
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Competed as Outfielder for the Imperial County Ghost Riders of Desert League, Manitoba North Stars of California Winter League, Nicholasville Stallions of Thoroughbred League, and Shortstop for the Westside Woolly Mammoths of United Shorts Professional Baseball League.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Business, Athletic Administration
Temple University, School of Sport, Tourism And Hospitality Management
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Partnership Development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in CRM systems: Salesforce & Bloomerang
- Proficient in KORE, Archtics, AXS, and FEVO
- Harvard Business School Spreadsheet Modeling Certification
Awards
- Member, Mentorship Committee, Temple University Fox School of Business (2022 - Current)
- Member, Dean’s Graduate Student Advisory Council, Temple University Fox School of Business (2021 - 2022)
- Graduate Peer Mentor, Temple University MSSB Program (2021- 2022)
- Fox/STHM DEI Council Graduate Co-Chair, Temple University (2021 - 2022)
- MLB Select SABR Cohort (2021-2022)
- General Managers Award, Deland Suns (2015)
- David Eckstein Sportsmanship Award, Florida Collegiate Summer League (2015)
- Member, National Society of Leadership and Success (2013-2016)
- Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Academic All-American (2013-2015)
References
- Cesley Tafoya, Director, Football Pipeline Development, National Football League, (805) 827-4584, Ctafoya@nfl.com
- Frank Martz, City Commissioner, City of Altamonte Springs, (407) 571-8031, FWMartz@altamonte.org
- John Allgood, Sports Management Chair and Professor, University of Delaware, (405) 990-9179, Jallgood@udel.edu
- Ray Casas, Director of Community Impact, Texas Rangers Baseball Club, (817) 533-1510, Rcasas@texasrangers.com
- Sean Ferretti, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Command Tubular Products, (623) 308-0442, Sean.Ferretti2@gmail.com
Timeline
Senior Manager, Partnership Sales
Long Island Nets - BSE Global
08.2023 - Current
Manager, Business Development
Dallas Wings & Panther City Lacrosse Club
08.2022 - 08.2023
Players Trust, Community and Player Engagement Coordinator
Major League Baseball Players Association
11.2021 - 04.2022
Charley Pride Fellow
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Activation
Tulane University Athletics
08.2018 - 11.2018
Baseball Instructor
Altamonte Baseball Academy
04.2017 - 08.2020
Infielder and Outfielder
Professional Baseball Player
09.2016 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Sports Business, Athletic Administration
Temple University, School of Sport, Tourism And Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bethune-Cookman University
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