Katia Sears

• Produce, market, and execute military and government events • Travel to installations across the globe to meet with leadership and promote events • Keep accurate, detailed, confidential records of events and expenses • Build and maintain relationships with government clients and event attendees

Provided assistance to season ticket holders in the upper level suites. Was on hand to answer questions, guide people to their seats, provide excellent customer service, and ensure attendees were happy throughout their time in the stadium.

• Performed general market research regarding athletes, brands, competitors, events and territories • Created and developed marketing campaigns • Prepared and submitted press releases to promote GSM and individual athletes’ brands • Landed endorsement deals covering multiple athletes within first few weeks of employment

•Schedule appointments & dispatch technicians • File documents, prepare payroll, and billing • Started eBay parts sales account • Opened new accounts with warranty companies that generate an additional $1600+ monthly

• Taught rules and fundamental skills while motivating and encouraging athletic development • Organized and supervised cleaning, storage and proper care of equipment • Coached the three top boys hurdlers in the area for three consecutive years • Monitored student athletes’ academic progress and ensured compliance with rules and regulations

• Assisted new sports information director with reports and game statistics • Compiled new “Athletic Department Staff Manual” • Assisted compliance director with NCAA Student-Athlete Graduation & Retention Report and eligibility • Assisted with programs, setup, oversight, and tear down of the Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Basketball Tournament

• Game day operations manager for Volleyball, Field Hockey, & Women’s Basketball • Manager on duty for all events in absence of Director & Associate Director • Communicated and implemented event requirements with A/V, local and university police, security, and medical staff • Implemented continual risk management assessments and adjusted procedure