Social Media Marketing, Sports Event Planning

Andre Fitzmaurice

Address Phoenix, Arizona, *****

Phone 619-***-****

E-mail add7i4@r.postjobfree.com

Work History

Motivated Sports Management & Communications undergraduate student seeking entry level role on the field of Game Entertainment. upon graduation in December 2020. A high energy team player with a winning attitude and a passion for business development who makes significant contributions across the organization. Excellent time management skills, fast learner, strong communicator, eager and willing to learn, a resilient nature together with a solid work ethic contribute to the achievement of significant marketing. Creative and innovative marketing professional with a strong background in event communication, social media marketing, event operations, leadership, hospitality, and public speaking. Maintains impeccable work ethic, and strong motivation to succeed.

2018-04 - 2020-04

Havocs Leader

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Overview of the Havocs:

The Havoc's mission is to be the most spirited, energetic and disruptive student section in the country. The Havocs support and encourage all GCU athletic teams, promote school spirit and build Lope pride and tradition. Havocs create an energetic environment for our fans and an intimidating atmosphere for opponents. GCU Havocs are known for their constant energy, support and pride for GCU athletics. Havocs strive to create the most unique game day experience in college basketball and a sense of camaraderie for all students. The Havocs have earned the distinction of the "Biggest party in college basketball" by numerous national publications including Bleacher Report, ESPN, USA Today, The New York Times and SB Nation.

Responsible for creating content and overseeing game day activities, crowd control, and game day marketing.

Participate in Marketing Meetings with GCU executive leadership and marketing staff in planning for upcoming athletic events, creating a plan to market and execute in excellence.

Collaborate with all game day operations to ensure all aspects of game day entertainment are adequately planned and executed.

Coordinate with Marketing and Ticketing teams to identify creative strategies to build game attendance.

Responsible for the event planning and entertainment content of two major events, Lope-A-Palooza and Midnight Madness, resulting in attendance reaching 7,500 students per event.

Responsible for delivering presentation material in Athletic Marketing Meetings with GCU executive leadership, athletics department, and marketing teams in planning for upcoming athletic events, creating a plan to market and execute in excellence.

Collaborate with all game day operations to ensure all aspects of game day entertainment are adequately planned and executed.

Coordinate with Marketing and Ticketing teams to identify creative strategies to build game attendance.

Coordinating Camp Elliott before every home basketball game.

Over 7,000 students camping before Midnight Madness for two years in a row.

2019-05 - 2019-10

2018-03 - 2020-04

50/50 Raffle Salesman

Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Diamondbacks is partnering up with different charitable organizations to spread awareness of different causes.

To sell raffle tickets and let the fans know of the causes we are supporting that day.

Havocs Leader

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Provided support in growing the student section of Grand Canyon University.

Provide students with the best in-game atmosphere at athletic events.

Helped lead thousands of students with chants and activities during athletic games.

2016-10 - 2018-03

2016-08 – 2018-08

GCU Hotel Bellman

Grand Canyon University Hotel, Phoenix, AZ

Delivered newspapers, mail, packages, faxes, and check-out invoices to guest rooms.

Escorted guests to and from rooms and assisted with baggage.

Provided guests with information regarding hotel's amenities, local attractions, nightlife, dining options, museums and concerts.

Greeted arriving guests and assisted with luggage, sports equipment and pets.

Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Vice President of the Sports Analytics Club

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Led a team of students through statistics-based projects of video coordination, data production and advanced technical analysis

Education

2016-08 - 2020-12

Bachelor of Science: Sports Management

Bachelor of Arts: Communications

Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

Spanish

English

Skills

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