Eli Colen
Sports Business Graduate with Ticket Sales Experience
Montclair, New Jersey USAAbout
After graduating from Ohio State in May of 2025, I worked as a Membership Associate for the Atlanta Hawks Sales team. I generated over $126,000 of new revenue by managing full sales cycles, from prospecting businesses and consumers to post-sale account management. I managed a book of business of 35 clients, serving as their personal representative.
Experience
Membership Associate
Jun 2025 - Jun 2026
• Generated $126K+ in revenue across ticket packages, suites, group outings, and events.
• Managed full-cycle ticket sales, from self-prospecting and cold outreach to closing and post-sale account management.
• Ranked #1 in new membership revenue during the 2026–27 on-sale, outperforming 13 peers by 469%.
Event Coordinator Intern
May 2024 - Aug 2024
• Built and maintained relationships with external partners increasing participation in stadium-hosted events.
• Streamlined communication by coordinating outreach with coaches and organizers to ensure accurate rosters and event readiness. • Analyzed event financials by tracking revenue and expenses to inform decision-making for future events.
Engagement Specialist
Feb 2024 - Jul 2024
• Engaged alumni worldwide through high-volume outbound calls to secure donations in support of university initiatives.
• Communicated the university’s philanthropic priorities clearly and persuasively to drive donor participation.
• Handled objections and navigated sensitive conversations to maintain positive donor experiences.
Operations Intern
May 2023 - Aug 2023
• Facilitated smooth game day operations by assisting large crowds with seating, navigating logistics, and resolving real-time guest
issues under pressure.
• Maintained stadium readiness through pre- and post-game setup while managing transactions in the team retail shop.
