Mike Signorile
Vanguard Sports Group
5
years of professional experience
Sports marketing and athlete representation professional with experience building brand partnerships, managing athlete relationships, and creating sponsorship opportunities for professional and collegiate athletes. Experienced and knowledged in brand outreach, endorsement strategy, athlete branding, and partnership activation, with a track record of contributing to $75,000+ in sponsorship and marketing opportunities.
Work History
Athlete Marketing & Brand Partnerships
1 Year 3 Months- Facilitated and secured $75,000+ in endorsement, and marketing partnerships for professional and collegiate football athletes through strategic brand outreach and partnership development.
- Built and established relationships with brands, agencies, and sponsors to support their with initiatives by driving athlete marketing partnership opportunities
- Assisted and managed coordination of event sponsorships, athlete appearances, and brand activations to support successful partnerships.
- Researched and evaluated potential partnership opportunities to identify high-value sponsorship prospects and maximize athlete visibility.
- Supported athlete brand development goals by managing client relationships, coordinating marketing efforts, and aligning partnerships with individual brand identities.
SPORTS MARKETING INTERN
5 Months- Conducted outreach to brands and sponsors to generate endorsement opportunities for NFL athletes, including Tyreek Hill, Jalen Carter, and Nico Collins.
- Conducted market research on NIL and NFL athletes to evaluate potential endorsement and sponsorship opportunities.
- Assisted in scouting and evaluating prospective collegiate talent for team representation and recruitment.
CLIENT RELATIONS & MARKETING INTERN
5 Months- Managed brand outreach for endorsement opportunities involving Scotty Pippen Jr. and NIL athletes, fostering relationships with prospective partners.
- Developed compelling pitch decks and marketing materials for athlete presentations to prospective brand partners.
- • Curated and managed social media content to increase audience engagement, and strengthen personal brand presence.
PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
3 Months- Coordinated media logistics for home games and exclusive training events to ensure efficient coverage.
- Handled administrative tasks, including distributing game notes, and lineup cards.
- Escorted media personnel and guests throughout ballpark, enhancing their experience and access.
- Documented in-game scoring for accurate records and tracked player substitutions from the press box.
- Optimized media check-in procedures on game days for improved organization and flow.
TICKET SALES ASSOCIATE
6 Months- Managed customer relations and ticket sales for GWU Women's and Men's Basketball during the COVID season
- Supported marketing initiatives by promoting upcoming events during interactions with customers.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and recommend promotional strategies.
- Maintained and updated customer databases to support future marketing and sales efforts.
- Researched pricing structures and special promotions to optimize ticket sales strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Business Studies - Business Management
Sports Management
Skills
Athlete Marketing
Sponsorship Sales
Sponsorship Management
Client Relations
Negotiation
Event coordination
Brand Development
Business Development
Social Media Management
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Canva
Timeline
Athlete Marketing & Brand Partnerships
Vanguard Sports Group
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
SPORTS MARKETING INTERN
Rosenhaus Sports
12.2024 - 05.2025Read More
CLIENT RELATIONS & MARKETING INTERN
More Than Basketball
07.2024 - 12.2024Read More
PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Toronto Blue Jays
01.2024 - 04.2024Read More
TICKET SALES ASSOCIATE
ISBI 360
10.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Business Studies from Business Management
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Preston Robert Tich Institution For Global Sport
Sports Management
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