Andrew Sparks
UE Real Madrid MBA in Sports Management Graduate
Fredericton, New Brunswick CANExperience
Arragari Group SL
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024
•Launch of a Debt-Equity fund supporting professional football clubs and sport technology through Europe & South America. Board Member Positions: Blackstone, Real Madrid CF, FIFA
•Produce and analyze proposals for client-led projects centered around stadiums/venues and related infrastructure development(s); Focus on Spanish & UK markets
Sponsorship Scout
Apr 2024 - Present
•Completion of both Advanced & Core Training (SponsorUniversity Platform)
•Digital and venue asset scouting, NCAA Division I Football Programs in the United States-South Region (Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas)
Operations Coordinator
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024
•Building of commercial frameworks for the organizations, focusing on general business development, sponsorship, lead generation, and high-growth areas of revenue
•Overseeing sponsorship department, categorizing/creating sellable assets and allocation strategies primarily through engagement and pricing analytics
Winter World University Games-Attache, Team Canada Men's & Women's Hockey
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
•Manage logistical elements for the teams, including communications with the Organizing Committee, transportation scheduling, meeting room bookings, meal availability, accommodations support, and venue information
•Work closely with team staff in the preparation and distribution of game plans and team documents
University World Cup Handball-Women's Team Guide, South Korea
Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
•Act as a liaison between South Korea’s Men’s & Women’s teams in their communications with the event’s Organizing Committee, FISU, and other volunteers
•Organize and coordinate logistical efforts for team South Korea involving transportation, facility usage, meals, accommodations, and apparel
Team Lead
May 2022 - Dec 2022
•In addition to customer service representative duties, create weekly employee schedules, conduct employee training, oversee front-end staff, always in communication with my district supervisor
•Communicate directly with company partners regarding system changes, customer inquiries, delivery drivers, package volume(s), etc.
Office Support Student
May 2021 - Aug 2023
•Review legal drafts concerning litigation proceedings, making alterations if necessary, as well as noting specific areas of importance
•Prepare, in some cases draft, and maintain legal documents that are to be sent to specific individuals and/or groups
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sports Management
- Masters
Oct 2023 - Jul 2024
MBA CAPSTONE PROJECT:
•Established ‘Athlead Agency,’ an Athlete Representation Agency based in England, providing services to elite Women Football Players; Special emphasis placed on Women’s Health, Education, and Mental Health resources (5-Person Team)
Recreation and Sports Studies, Sports Management; Minor-Business Administration
- Bachelors
Sep 2018 - Apr 2022
4.13 GPA (4 Years on Dean's List)