Akando Ducksworth
Moss Point, MS 39563
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Education
Mississippi State University
May 2010
Master’s of Science; Major: Sports Administration
• Received minor degree in marketing field
Mississippi State University
May 2007
Bachelor’s of Science; Major: Sports Communication
• Dean’s List
• Recipient of the inaugural “115 percent” award (Spring 2007)
Work Experience
Nashville Business Consulting
May 2010-Present
Sales Representative
• Specialize in direct face to face sales and marketing for AT&T products
• Worked in a commission based environment and exceeded company goals
Mississippi State University
August 2006-May 2007; August 2008-May 2010
Athletic Marketing Volunteer
• Assisted in generating ticket sales for football, basketball, and baseball by disseminating marketing materials to various businesses in the area
• Assisted during in-game and halftime promotions for football and basketball
• Coordinated music and various promotions during baseball games
Vanderbilt University
August 2007-July 2008
Facilities and Game Operations Intern
• Coordinated game operations for soccer and lacrosse
• Assisted in game operations for football, basketball, baseball, and men’s and women’s tennis
• Coordinated event operations for an AAU Tournament and two band concerts
Vanderbilt University
June 2007-August 2007
Vanderbilt Sales Academy Intern
• Participated in sales academy were a goal of $20,000 in new ticket sales for football and basketball was given
• Surpassed goal by generating $46,108 in new ticket sales
• Generated highest revenue of all interns
Mississippi National Guard
May 2001-May 2009
1108th AVCRAD
Supply Sergeant
• Assisted in Operation Iraqi Freedom by supplying tools necessary to repair helicopters and other aircraft being used overseas
• Assisted in delivering food and water to citizens displaced by Hurricane Katrina
References
Jonathan Perry
President of Nashville Business Consulting
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Chad Thomas
Mississippi State University
Coordinator of Athletic Marketing
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Brock Williams
Vanderbilt University
Associate Vice Chancellor/ Director of Facilities
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