Management Marketing

David Andrew Potamianos, M.S. [pic]* Waterhole Rd. Colchester, CT. USA

***********@*******.*** M: 860-***-****

?Sports Marketing/Business Development Executive?

Professional Objective & Summary

A senior Corporate Sports Marketing position with a consumer products, e-

commerce, apparel or high technology company, university or entertainment

venue where I can devise strategic marketing direction, develop and lead a

team, cultivate strategic collaborative relationships and forge

partnerships to expand, grow and win new business. C-Level industry-wide

contacts to leverage.

Sports, Entertainment & Hospitality Experience

Customer-Focused/Creative Mind-Set/Exceptional Communicator/Can-

Do Attitude

Comcast-Spectacor Global Spectrum Sports Business Development &

Client Relations

2009 [NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, AHL, Collegiate Athletics,

Convention, & Music venues]

. Updating Management & Take-over Agreements to better position for

renewal

. Compiling data, preparing presentations to facilitate RFP awards & win

new business

. Creating market research (SWOT's) and analysis to gain competitive

advantage

. Attending pre-bid meetings and performing venue tours to secure new

business

. Producing tour and venue history reports using PollStar Pro to create

business leverage

. Developing relationships with Convention and Visitor Bureaus/CVB's &

Sports Commissions

Wirz & Associates, Inc. Sport Marketing, Media and PR

Consultant

2009. [Professional Minor League Baseball Media, Sports Marketing

& PR firm]

. Increased web site and blog traffic utilizing social media platforms

(Facebook, LinkedIn)

. Generated new revenue streams through affiliate marketing

strategy(eBay, Google, Amazon)

. Created e-commerce initiatives like Trial Pay, PayPal monetizing blog

and web site

. Developed opportunities for Greater New Haven-Convention & Visitor's

Bureau (CVB) to host new college sports club championship tournaments

. Researched & assisted with story creation for baseball players, teams,

leagues

UCONN Division of Athletics Athletics Operations Supervisor/Marketing

Specialist

2007-2008 [NCAA Div. 1 Collegiate Athletics-Baseball, Basketball,

Hockey, Soccer]

. Supervised student workers, ensured facility maintenance and

housekeeping

. Coordinated all game-day and event operations producing highest

caliber events

. Efficiently scheduled and booked facility using MaxIce software to

maximize ice usage

. Installed, prepared and maintained ice sheet using Olympia ice re-

surfacer and edger

. Flawlessly executed and hosted nationally televised NESN Hockey East

Championship

Generation Fit LLC VP Sales and Marketing/Fitness Trainer & Sports

Nutrition Consultant

2000-2007 [Fitness Training, Recreation & Sports Consultancy]

. Grew business to be highly profitable before returning to school

. Developed client fitness programming, attended fitness expos and trade

shows

. Guided and coached clients toward achievement of health goals

Foxwoods/MGM Grand Resort Hotel and Casino Employee Relations

Specialist/HR

2001-2003 [World-Class Gaming Casino & Hotel with over 12,000

employees]

. Collaboratively managed employee relations duties for over 3,700

employees

. Mitigated and protected company from employment lawsuits through

exceptionally detailed fact finding investigations

. Coached, guided and improved leadership performance resulting in

greater competencies

. Ensured employee work/life balance yielding higher worker productivity

and satisfaction

Live Nation at the Comcast Theater Event Security Supervisor and

Operations Team Lead

1998-2000 [Major Multi-purpose Indoor/Outdoor Music Venue cap.

30k]

. Successfully managed security staff of over 150 seasonal employees to

create safe events

. Investigated and resolved guest complaints to ensure client

satisfaction and retention

. Performed detailed pre-event and post-event inspections resulting in

limited liability

. Effectively hosted over 100 live shows with crowds over 30,000

ensuring safe events

Other Experience

. 10 years of Human Resources Management, Safety & Recruiting (IT)

Leadership expertise

Education

. Doctoral Candidate (PsyD) Psychology of Sports and Performance

University of the Rockies 2014

. Master's Science degree-Business, Management of Sports Industries-

Facility Management

University of New Haven

. Bachelor's General Studies degree-Corporate Focus

University of Connecticut

. Associates Science degree- Business and Accounting

Manchester Community College

Academic Achievements

* Graduate Gold Medal Award recipient-University of New Haven May 2009

* Dean's List all academic semesters University of New Haven 2008-2009

* 3.85 GPA last three years of education University of Connecticut,

University of New Haven

Certifications

. Crowd Management April 2007

. TEAM-Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management June 2009

. Past EMT-Basic, NR-EMTB, AED, CPR Qualified

. PAFMS-Oglebay Public Assembly Facility Management School June 2010

Career Highlights

. Co-founding member of venue group dedicated to sustainability/"green"

issues

. Initiated e-commerce affiliate marketing strategies resulting in new

revenue streams

. Effectively managed employee relations issues for over 3,700 employees

. Developed recruiting specialization in plastics to exceed $200k new

sales revenue

. A "top rookie biller" and promoted within 6 months to Sr. Account

Executive

Affiliations

. IAAM, SHRM, Green Sports Facility Society, Operations PGA Tour-TPC at

River Highlands

Leadership

. President UNH Graduate Sport Management Club 2008-2009

. Foxwoods Leadership Team

. Former Head Coach UCONN Women's Ice Hockey Club

~Willing to relocate, travel up to 30%, valid passport~

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