LYNN JAIMES
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Sport Industry Professional with history of meeting team goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Specializes in hospitality for athletes and artists. Community involvement and awareness. Heart for charity. Skilled in working under pressure, organization, attention to detail and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance environment for guests and talent.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Player Relations and Special Events
Smile Revolution Productions LLC
01.2010 - 12.2022
- Hospitality and assistant to VIP Guests and Athletes at all events. Ensuring "at home" experience for all talent
- Public, Community and Media Relations consultant for events and media operations
- Organization of Tour Travel and Social Media for artists and athletes including all mail, media and charity requests
- Developed and maintained year-round calendar of community events, raised brand awareness and drove organic engagement with sport team/organizations. Hands on approach to community needs and organizations
- Organized fan mail and maintaining autographed items for athletes, events and requests
- Event Organizer of various concerts, trade shows, conventions and sporting events in tennis, football and baseball
- Spokesperson/Master of Ceremonies for events and athletes
- Handled PR and Media for several crisis personal loss matters for several athletes and actors after tragedy
- Assisted with 2022 MLB All Star Game and Hall of Fame Classic handling several athlete's hospitality needs, arrangements, media requests and sponsor activations onsite and at official hotel. Lead for Players "Favorite Things" basket raffle with MLB wives for local LA Charities
Director of Player Services & Community Relations
USTA – United States Tennis Association
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Organization of all special events from planning stages to conclusion. Established annual charity drive for homeless and Teddy Bear drive for children in foster care
- Responsible for managing day to day operations and staff liaison for all operations
- Assist Professional Athletes with sponsorship contracts, event planning, housing, tournament scheduling, travel management, community involvement, social media management and media relations
- Plan community event for each event to integrate athletes in hosting cities. Researching and reaching out to various local organizations to create special events off site for athletes during tournament week
- Recruited, mentored and supervised staff of six (6) interns annually
Director of Public Relations
IMG – International Management Group
01.1993 - 12.1998
- Responsible for organizing charity tennis events, Gala Black Tie, WTA Tournaments, World Team Tennis event and ATP events
- Management of Media Room and Press Conference area for various ATP and WTA events
- Point person for all media at various events, organized credentialing and all media services
- Traveled throughout world supporting events and athletes owned by IMG
- Coordination of travel details for Professional Touring Athletes in Tennis Division
Education
Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management -
Florida Atlantic University
2020
Bachelor Degree - Sports And Entertainment Management
St. Thomas University
1994
Skills
- Producing Special Events
- Public Speaking
- Mentor
- Organized and time efficient
- Attention to detail
- Artist and Athlete Hospitality
- Community and Charity Involvement and Action
Hobbies
Avid Tennis Player
Photography
MLB Baseball
Travel
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Player Relations and Special Events
Smile Revolution Productions LLC
01.2010 - 12.2022
Director of Player Services & Community Relations
USTA – United States Tennis Association
01.1999 - 01.2010
Director of Public Relations
IMG – International Management Group
01.1993 - 12.1998
Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor Degree - Sports And Entertainment Management
St. Thomas University
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