-Hands-on Marketing to create live event entertainment experiences -A

Location:

Stillwater, OK

Salary:

$50,000 - $70,000

Posted:

April 26, 2021

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Resume:

Dustin J. Ponthieux

Phone: 337-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-ponthieux-08baa7a0

Professional Experience

Oklahoma State Athletics January 2019-Present

Assistant Director of Marketing, Fan Engagement, and Community Outreach

- Primary contact for Softball, Soccer, Wrestling, and Football Tailgating

Marketing design and entertainment concept planning management for multiple sports

Develop the customer experience around a central defined theme and incorporate a multitude of guest engagement and entertainment activities.

Project management for short term and long range goals spanning several months. Develop presentations to gain approval from internal stakeholders.

Simultaneous planning of events and guest entertainment activities for sports with overlapping seasons. Manage complex scheduling timelines and meet deadlines.

Develop branding oriented relationships with outside vendors and sponsorship Management Company.

Plan marketing and events within defined budget parameters for season long activities.

Provide operational management for up to 50,000 guests to execute events and direct 3-5 interns.

Manage the completed registration process and send invoices.

Direct interdepartmental partners for email, social media, and video production.

Community outreach and lead for non-profit public relations.

Facilitate community service tracking and compliance for over 400 athletes.

By the Numbers

Boosted Wrestling attendance seasons in 2019 and 2020 to the top 10 in program history

Created an energized fan experience for Softball leading to ticket sell-outs in 2019 and 2020

Developed a streamlined check-in process for the annual Nike Field Day with over 350 school children in attendance

Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics May 2017- December 2019

Marketing Associate

– Primary contact for Volleyball, Baseball, and Women’s Basketball

Developed the marketing plans resulting in measurable increases in attendance across the board with increasing guest loyalty.

Selected and lead career development for over 20 interns.

Lead community outreach programs by partnering with local organizations.

Strategic content and creative messaging to engage students in sports.

Negotiated sponsorships and partnership contracts with business sponsors.

By the Numbers

Record breaking attendance to 8th nationally for Baseball attendance

Increased Women’s Basketball ticket sales by 136% over the previous season

Boosted Volleyball attendance by 51%

Fezzos Seafood and Steak House 2015-2017

Senior Server

Gained exposure to event planning for catering and banquets

Military

United States Marine Corps, honorably discharged, Feb 2008-April 2013

Marine Security Guard

-Instructed, trained, and supervised over 50 foreign nationals and 5 Marines to ensure compliance with all security measures in place on the Embassy Compounds

-Represented the Marine Detachment at weekly briefs to Ambassador with Embassy section heads

-Counseled subordinates on strengths, weaknesses and training needs, and follows up to ensure all issues and tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner

-Operated surveillance and detection devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited persons and articles into restricted areas and the protection of classified material up to Top Secret

-Maintained the integrity of the Embassy’s compound security by monitoring cameras, alarms and investigating disturbances to apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary

-First responder in the event of a natural disaster, protest, bomb threat, facility intruder, or building fire and responsible of contacting all proper local emergency responder units

-Managed a budget of $150k in employee pay and benefits

Earned numerous service medals and awards

Global Experience

US Embassy: Moscow, Russia 2012–2013, Singapore 2011–2012, Doha, Qatar 2010–2011. Earned the Marine Corps Over Seas Service Ribbon

Study abroad: Florence, Italy and Paris, France

Education

University of Louisiana, Lafayette, completed 12 graduate level credits.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, 2017

Minor in International Business

REFERENCES

Coach John Smith

Head Wrestling Coach