General Manager Corporate Partnerships

Chris McCleary

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismccleary9/ Specialties

Sport business professional, time management, multi-tasking, negotiation, project management, strategic planning, marketing, sponsorship, event planning, relationship and partnership building, team cohesiveness and leadership, player evaluation, hockey development

Work/Volunteer Experience

Ontario Hockey Association 2021-present

General Manager, Operations, Communication & Marketing

Oversee day-to-day operations of the organization including all marketing activities

Responsible for growing revenues via corporate partnerships

Oversee sales management and event & program execution

Develop and monitor work plans, budgets and financial reporting for all marketing items

Construct press releases, provide information to our members, and oversee our website and social media platforms

Allstate Insurance Courtice-Oshawa, Ontario 2020-2021 Business Development Agent

Actively prospect and generate leads to establish, build and maintain a profitable book of business.

Provide professional service to customers and business partners that builds customer satisfaction, loyalty, and a superior customer experience.

Monitor sales metrics and achieve monthly sales targets and outcomes.

Participate in valuable business and community events.

Educate and advise customers about Allstate’s suite of insurance products. Belleville Senators (AHL) 2019-2020

Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Solicit, sell, and oversee new business

Retain and renew current partners

Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Richmond Hill, Ontario 2013 - 2019 Director, Marketing and Events

Designed and implemented annual marketing plan

Responsible for growing revenues through corporate partnerships

Negotiated and oversaw corporate partnerships - some examples include Dodge Canada, Egg Farmers of Ontario, Under Armour, Gatorade, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Circle K, CCM, Kobe Sportswear, and Kal Tire

Oversaw the marketing department

Oversaw sales management and event & program execution

Develop and monitor work plans, budgets and financial reporting for all marketing items Sudbury Wolves (OHL) 2017 - Present

Scout

Scout and report on draft eligible players and drafted prospects

Evaluate at all major tournaments and events

Guelph Storm (OHL) 2003 - 2017

Head Scout

Area Scout – 2003-2006 – Head Scout – 2006-2017

Scout and report on all draft eligible players and drafted prospects

Lead and manage the scouting staff

2004 OHL Champions

2014 OHL Champions & Memorial Cup Finalist (18/23 rostered players were originally drafted by the team) Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Toronto, Ontario 2008-2013 Director, Events and Hockey Operations

Planning and on-site execution of Memorial Cup, Canada Russia Series, and Top Prospects Game.

CHL Liaison to NHL for such matters as NHL Entry Draft, player selection for Home Hardware Top Prospects Game, etc.

Manage relationships with sponsors and event stakeholders.

Coordinate CHL Import Draft and player transfers amongst CHL Leagues

Various Hockey Operations matters including analyzing the number of American players in the CHL, the impact import players have, etc.

Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Richmond Hill, Ontario 2003 - 2008 Manager, Marketing and Sponsorship

Maintained Financial Reports for Marketing Department

Grow new business and develop advertising and sponsorship plans

Created Game Day Coaches Clinics, a program where minor hockey coaches gain expert knowledge from OHL and AHL Coaches in a Game Day setting

Committee member of group that studied and re-aligned AAA hockey within the OMHA

Produce content for Hometown Hockey Magazine, Rinkside Newspaper, and www.omha.net Nashville Predators (NHL) Nashville, TN 2003

Hockey Operations Assistant

Assisted in the planning, development and execution of the scouts’ meetings in May and draft meetings at the entry draft in Nashville

Assist with distributing prospect information to General Manager, Assistant General Manager, scouting staff, and coaches

Maintaining scouts’ schedules and setting up credential passes, with follow up calls, to NHL, AHL, ECHL, college and junior teams

Hockey Canada (Canadian Hockey Association) Ottawa, Ontario Summer 2002 Regulations and Member Services Assistant

Revised the Hockey Canada Player Transfer Database

Supported the Rules and Regulations Department

Assist the Manager of Safety/Risk Management with various projects Hockey Canada (Canadian Hockey Association) Ottawa, Ontario Summer 2001 Facility Database Administrator

Converted the existing data from the outdated FoxPro system to the revamped paradox management system

Supported various Hockey Canada functions when called upon, including the National Master Safety Conductors Workshop

Education

Canisius College Buffalo, NY 2001-2003

Masters in Sport Administration (MSA)

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Foundation Framework

MSA Emphasis in: Financial Aspects of Sport, Sport Marketing, Public/Media Relations, Stadium/Arena Management, Contract Negotiations, Leadership

MBA Emphasis: Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Economics, Financial Accounting

Final GPA of 3.90 (97%)

Brock University St. Catharines, ON 1997-2001

Honors Bachelor of Sport Management (Honors BSM)

Achieved Honor Roll Status

Achieved Dean’s List Status

Volunteer Experience

Minor Hockey Foundation of Ontario 2015-2019

Board Member

The Minor Hockey Foundation of Ontario (MHFO) is a not-for-profit that offers opportunities for children in Ontario. The MHFO of Ontario offers two programs – financial relief and let’s learn hockey

I oversee marketing initializes, including the solicitation of sponsorship OMHA Under 16 Gold Cup Teams 2010-Present

Director of Operations

Responsible for player, coach, and support staff selection

Team Won Provincial Championship in 2010 & 2014

Brock University Alumni Day 2016

Guest Speaker and Panel Member

OHL/OHF Under 16 Program 2008

Coach

OHL selected coach for Kitchener Camp

Team Ontario Under 17 Program 2007-2009

Evaluator

Evaluate potential players for team

General Manager at 2007 Camp – Team won inter-camp tournament

Team won World U17 Gold Medal at 2007 event

Pro Hockey Spring Hockey Program 2006-2007

Coach

Assistant Coach of 1995 Year-of-Birth Team

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