Leul Melaku
Towson,USA
Summary
5+ years of working and collaborating within Collegiate and Professional sports with Towson Athletics (Tiger Athletic Fund) and The Washington Commanders (Event Security Logistics), eager to learn and build on my experiences and to help continuing to add on to the success of any team that brings me on
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wait Staff/Server
The Hamilton
Washington, DC
08.2023 - Current
- Concurrently serve at a top tier establishment that serves around 700,000 guests each year and does around $24 million dollars annually, and is currently the 16th busiest restaurant in the country according to the Washington Post. An amazing job next to the White House that allows me to network chase my passion in sports.
- A top tier establishment that serves around 700,000 guests each year and does around $24 million dollars annually.
Event Security Logistics
Washington Commanders
Landover, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Supported the Washington Commanders' Event Security and Logistics team in a professional NFL game-day environment, gaining hands-on experience with stadium operations, event logistics, and guest safety.
- Gained firsthand experience with the operational demands of professional sports, including the coordination of security, guest services, stadium operations, event procedures and On field work including offseason events and concerts.
- Currently in my third season with the Washington Commanders, taking on greater leadership and responsibility within the Event Security Logistics team, supporting team operations and working directly with Administrative assistance for Hospitality and Friends and Family events post game.
- NFL team with a focus on event security and logistics.
Intern (Event Coordinator)
Grand African Run
Alexandria, VA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported event planning, community relations, youth engagement, outreach, sponsorship coordination, and event development for the Grand African Run.
- Created and maintained databases of student associations and potential participants, conducting outreach to encourage youth and community involvement.
- Communicated with and helped coordinate relationships with sponsors including Roaming Rooster, Colonial Parking, and Ethiopian Airlines, gaining experience working with businesses and organizations to support a community-focused sporting event.
Intern
Tiger Athletic Fund
Towson, MD
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported the Tiger Athletic Fund through donor relations, alumni engagement, fundraising initiatives, and athletic event operations, working directly with donors, alumni, former student-athletes, and university supporters.
- Assisted with creating a welcoming and professional guest experience at athletic and fundraising events while representing Towson University Athletics and strengthening relationships with supporters.
- Helped organize and lead a student-athlete fundraising campaign that encouraged student participation in philanthropy and generated more than $500 in donations.
- Towson University Athletics
Supervisor
BusBoys and Poets
08.2022 - 05.2023
Wait Staff/Server
Riderwood Retirement Community
Silver Spring, MD
11.2017 - 08.2019
Education
BBA - Sports & Management
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2023
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Emotional Intelligence
- Mentoring
- Critical Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Strategic Planning
- Team Development
Coursework
- Experienced with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- Some experience with JavaScript and coding (Python, C+)
- Intro into Sports Industry
- Info and Tech for business
- Computer Science
- Fundamentals Info Sys & Tech
- MNGT 361 Leadership and Management
Timeline
Wait Staff/Server
The Hamilton
08.2023 - Current
Event Security Logistics
Washington Commanders
08.2023 - Current
Intern (Event Coordinator)
Grand African Run
05.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Tiger Athletic Fund
09.2022 - 05.2023
Supervisor
BusBoys and Poets
08.2022 - 05.2023
Wait Staff/Server
Riderwood Retirement Community
11.2017 - 08.2019
BBA - Sports & Management
Towson University