Stephen M. Sorensen
**** ****** **** *****, ********, Minnesota 55447 Email: abhtn7@r.postjobfree.com Telephone: 763-***-****
Summary: Accomplished and skilled at event coordinating/management, strategic planning, project
management and customer relations. Background in sport management, collegiate sports and
youth coaching. Proven ability to grow advertising and marketing client bases for multiple
organizations. Outstanding presentation and communication skills.
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science in Sport Management
Accredited NASSM Program
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dean’s List for 1 semester with a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Internship: Burlington Bees- Minor League baseball team
Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals
Burlington, Iowa- 2010 season, January- July
Marketing/Advertising Assistant
Increased marketing and advertising revenue for the Burlington Bees
Expanded Bees recognition by penetrating new markets throughout
southeastern Iowa and western Illinois
Coordinated/participated in game-time promotions during home games
Further strengthened public/customer relations and between the Bees
organization and its fan base
Sport Related
Experience: Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fall 2008
Event Co-Coordinator, Midnight Mania
Men’s/Women’s Basketball season opening event
Developed and prepared contests and promotions for event
Planned and organized event activities and timeline
Implemented marketing strategies throughout the university to increase
awareness of Men’s/Women’s Basketball teams and Midnight Mania
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fall 2008
Event Co-Coordinator, Fall Freeze “Dunk Tank” Fundraiser
Collected guest speakers for fundraiser
Arranged event entertainment and set up venue the day of event
Co-host of the Fall Freeze event
Raised over $600 to go towards local youth charity
Academic Service
Learning: Special Olympics Wisconsin, Spring 2007
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, swimming events
Volunteer event staff for Special Olympics youth swimming
competitions.
Assisted athletes from the waiting areas to the proper lanes
Coordinated athletes’ timelines for different events
Stop clock/lane judge for individual swimming races
Facilities Management, Spring 2007
Designed and organized a new facility proposal for Cardinal Stritch
University
Presented the Cardinal Stritch sport complex proposal to a panel of
University administration heads
Coaching University School of Milwaukee
Experience: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fall 2008- Summer 2009
Volunteer Head Basketball Coach, 5th grade boys
Coordinated practice schedules and game operations
Provided leadership and teaching of fundamental skills that strived
toward athletic development
Columbia Heights School District
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Fall 2002- Fall 2005
Volunteer Head Basketball Coach, 6th-8th grade boys
Coordinated game operations, practice and tournament schedules
Coordinated promotional fundraisers for team tournaments and team
apparel
Provided leadership and teaching of fundamental skills that strived
toward athletic development
Work Related
Experience: Self-Employed, Interior/Exterior painter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin/Mount Pleasant, Iowa 2006-current
Running and maintaining personal business throughout college
Record keeping
Utilizing marketing strategies to gain clientele
Lakes Area Painting, painter
Fridley, Minnesota, 2004-2006
Interior and Exterior painting specialist
Expanded client base in and around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Increased business revenue
Edina Realty, real estate agent
New Brighton, Minnesota, 2002-2004
Specialized in real estate buyer’s markets and clients
Increased client base for real estate group within Edina Realty
Managed buyers from initial house showings to purchase agreements
Accurate Press, print shop
New Brighton, Minnesota, 2000-2004
Bindery and collation services
Machine operations
Clerical and bookkeeping skills
Sport/Activities: Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Two year player of the Cardinal Stritch University Men’s Basketball
Team, 2006-2008
Intramural basketball, 2008-2009
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
One year player of the Anoka Ramsey Men’s Basketball Team, 2005-
2006
Achievements/
Recognition:
Men’s Basketball Scholar Athlete Award,
Cardinal Stritch University, 2008
Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Year,
Cardinal Stritch University, 2007, 2008
Flahive Athletic Scholarship, 2006-2009
Cardinal Stritch Scholarship, 2006-2009