DECLAN O'NEILL
Smithton, Illinois USAAbout
EXPERIENCED SPORTS MARKETING, SALES, AND SPONSORSHIP PROFESSIONAL. A Record of Success Driving Growth and Developing New Business through Exceptional Relationship Building.
Experience
VP of Business Development
Feb 2015 - Present
Provide leadership and direction to a team, including Director of Ticket Sales, Box Office Manager, Group Sales Manager, Social Media Manager and full/part-time support personnel to perform at excellence and achieve all goals and objectives.
Lead efforts to successfully secure events and major sponsors for the raceway and national events.
Manager, Local Sports
May 2012 - Feb 2015
Managed relationships, served as day-to-day contact, and evaluated, negotiated, and purchased sports sponsorships with 45+ professional teams in the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and MLS, and their various broadcast media partners in 10+ markets.
Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations
Jan 2004 - May 2012
Generated over millions of dollars in revenue each season from the sale of corporate sponsorships, TV and radio sponsorships, group ticket sales packages, and licensing and merchandising agreements.
Created and executed marketing programs to promote SLU Athletics through local promotional events and media promotions.
Education
Business Administration and Marketing
- Masters of Business Administration
Aug 2005 - May 2007