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Profiles and Resumes for the Class of 2011
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Jamie Acks
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Undergraduate: B.A. Economics, Ohio University ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Sports Administration Department, Graduate Assistantship
Previous Experience: Marketing Coordinator, Arizona State University; Intern, NBC Sports-Olympics Diving Trials, NCAA Recertification Committee/Gender Equity Committee, Ohio University; Varsity Swimming and Diving, Ohio University.
2010 Summer Internship: Turnkey Sports & Entertainment
Accepted Job: Manager, Research and Insights, Genesco Motor Sports
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Augustino Adams
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: University of Charleston, WV ('03)
Postgraduate: MBA, University of Charleston ('06); Masters in Sports Administration, Ohio ('11)
Current Graduate Assistantship: Office of Multicultural Student Access & Retention
Previous Experience: Assistant Coach at University of Charleston for Football (WRs) and Track & Field(Sprinters)
Summer Internship: ESPN Wide World of Sports (Facility Management Intern)
Accepted Job: Assistant Director, Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club
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Beau M. Bauer
Hometown: Walton, Indiana
Undergraduate: B.S. Sport Management, Florida Gulf Coast University ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Sports Administration Department, Graduate Assistantship
Previous Experience: Account Executive, MediaBrains Inc.; Intern, Peter Jacobsen Sports; Student Government Treasurer, Florida Gulf Coast University.
2010 Summer Internship: IMG College, University of South Alabama
Accepted Job: Account Executive and Operations Manager, Notre Dame Sports Properties
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Philip Carden
Hometown: Miami, Oklahoma
Undergraduate: B.A. Marketing and Finance, University of Arkansas ('07).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Graduate Assistant. Ohio Sports Properties- ISP Sports
Previous Experience: Marketing Intern, Big South Conference; Marketing Assistant, University of Georgia Athletic Association; Undergraduate Marketing & Licensing Assistant, University of Arkansas.
Summer Internship: Marketing Assistant, Big South Conference
Accepted Job: Account Executive, Ohio University IMG Sports Marketing |
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David Carter
Hometown: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate: B.B.A. Management and Strategic Leadership, Ohio University ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Ohio Bobcat Club Graduate Assistantship.
Previous Experience: Football Operations Intern, New England Patriots; Business Consultant, Appalachian Regional Entrepreneurship Group; Sales and Marketing Intern, The Memorial Tournament; Marketing Associate, Ohio University Athletics; Varsity Football, Ohio University; Varsity Football, Vanderbilt University.
2010 Summer Internship: New England Patriots
Accepted Job: Founder, Digital Edge Sports
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C. Matthew DeLawder
Hometown: Newark, Ohio
Undergraduate: B.A. Anthropology, University of Colorado ('05).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Teaching Assistant, College of Health and Human Services
Previous Experience: Fellow, CBS Collegiate Sports Properties; Manager of Events, Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association.
2010 Summer Internship: Marketing Assistant, Connexions Sports & Entertainment
Accepted Job: Director, Business Development, Connexions Sports & Entertainment
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Jose Duverge
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate: B.A. Business Administration, Dowling College ('07)
Postgraduate: Masters in Sports Administration ('11)
Current Graduate Assistantship: TBD
Previous Experience: Administrative Asst., Player Development (Philadelphia Phillies), Account Rep., Ticket Sales (NY Yankees), Sales and Mktg Intern (NY Jets)
2010 Summer Internship: N/A
Accepted Job: Account Executive, New York Yankees
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Daniel Hennessey
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
Undergraduate: B.B.A. Finance, University of Notre Dame ('09).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Accounting 101 Graduate Assistant, College of Business.
Previous Experience: Student Manager for Football, University of Notre Dame; Head Student Manager for Baseball, University of Notre Dame.
2010 Summer Internship: Ticketing, Arkansas Travelers
Accepted Job: Ticket Office Representative, Oklahoma State Athletics
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Tara Jackson
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Undergraduate: B.A. Literature, American University ('06)
Postgraduate: MBA, University of Memphis ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11)
Current Graduate Assistantship: Center for Sports Administration
Previous Experience: Account Executive, Group Sales, Memphis Grizzlies; Sponsorship Coordinator, Formula Sports & Entertainment Group; Marketing Intern, Strike Holdings, LLC; Publicity Intern, TVT Records
Accepted Job: Manager, Partnership Marketing, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
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Benjamin Jacobs
Hometown: Northville, Michigan
Undergraduate: B.A. History, Kalamazoo College ('05).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Development, College of Health Sciences and Professions
Previous Experience: Operations Analyst, Ryder Integrated Logistics; Account Manager, National Logistics Management.
2010 Summer Internship: Corporate Sales, Detroit Tigers
Accepted Job: Client Support Representative, Scarborough Research |
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Kevin Kelly
Hometown: New Braunfels, Texas
Undergraduate: B.A. Finance, Texas A&M University ('07)
Postgraduate: Masters in Sports Administration, Ohio ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Graduate Assistant to the Department Chair, Center for Sports Administration; Graduate Assistant to Professional MSA program, Center for Sports Administration
Previous Experience: Senior Account Manager, Infinity Pro Sports; Board Member, Bryan College Station Soccer League; Website Development and accounts, Concho Springs Construction.
Accepted Job: Web Production Manager, Old Hat Creative
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Rishi Lal
Hometown: Guelph, Ontario Canada
Undergraduate: York University: Honours, Double major: Political Science and Communications
Postgraduate: Humber College: 2-year Postgraduate Journalism Diploma; Masters in Sports Administration, Ohio University ('11)
Current Graduate Assistanship: TBD
Previous Experience: Story Editor, 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics; ESPN Canada (various roles during my five years); Media Relations Intern, Toronto Argonauts Football Club; Intern, Rogers Sportsnet (Toronto); Intern, The Fan 590 (Toronto)
Accepted Job: Account Executive, Sales, CBS Collegiate Sports Properties/University of Virginia
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Janny Lavery
Hometown: Cary, NC
Undergraduate: UNC Wilmington ('08)
Postgraduate: Masters in Sports Administration, Ohio University ('11)
Current Graduate Assistantship: Graduate Assistant, Ohio University Athletic Development
Previous Experience: Marketing Assistant, Big South Conference; Intern, Carmarthan Journal, Carmarthan, Wales, U.K.; Student Government Association, Vice President of Public Relations, UNC Wilmington; Cross Country and Track and Field, UNC Wilmington.
Accepted Job: Partnership Account Specialist, Columbus Blue Jackets
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Alicia Lawrence
Hometown: Williamstown, Kentucky
Undergraduate: B.S. Sports Business, Northern Kentucky University ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Graduate Assistant, College of Business
Previous Experience: Marketing Intern, Northern Kentucky University Athletics; Rules Official, Northern Kentucky 7UP Junior Golf Tour; Sales and Marketing Intern, The Memorial Tournament.
2010 Summer Internship: Georgia Bulldog Club Intern, University of Georgia
Accepted Job: Coordinator of Athletic Development, Northern Kentucky University
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McKenna Maertens
Hometown: Clemson, South Carolina
Undergraduate: B.S. Sport Management, Clemson University ('07).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Accounting 101 Graduate Assistant, College of Business
Previous Experience: Media Relations Intern, Ohio University; Operations Intern, American Junior Golf Association; Sports Information Intern and Student Assistant, Clemson University.
2010 Summer Internship: Communications, Philadelphia Union
Accepted Job: Assistant Director for Athletics Communications, University of Akron
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Jessica Martin
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Undergraduate: B.S. Sport Management, Minor in Business Administration, Ohio University ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Assistant General Manager, Southern Ohio Copperheads
Previous Experience: Inside Sales Representative, Kansas City Wizards; Sales Intern, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees; Sponsorship Sales Intern, IUPUI.
2010 Summer Internship: Assistant General Manager, Southern Ohio Copperheads
Accepted Job: Account Executive, Thundering Herd IMG Sports Marketing
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Janice Matacic
Hometown: Liberty Township, Ohio
Undergraduate: B.S. Sports Management, B.S. Exercise Physiology, Business Minor, Ohio University ('07).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Graduate Assistant, Ohio University Alumni Association.
Previous Experience: Sales and Marketing Intern, The Memorial Tournament; Customer Account Manager, Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees; Marketing Intern, Ohio University; Varsity Volleyball, Ohio University.
2010 Summer Internship: Marketing Intern, USA Track & Field
Accepted Job: Business Development Associate, Intersport
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Brooks Neal
Hometown: Liverpool, New York
Undergraduate: Syracuse University ('06)
Postgraduate: Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Position: Director of Marketing, Ohio University Athletics.
Previous Experience: Syracuse Marketing, Intern; UAB Marketing, Marketing Assistant
Current Job: Account Executive, Corporate Sales, Kentucky Speedway
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Patrick Nieser
Hometown: South Euclid, Ohio
Undergraduate: B.S. Sports Management, Ohio University ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Teaching Assistant, College of Health and Human Services
Previous Experience: Corporate Partnerships Intern, Orlando Magic; Sales and Marketing Intern, The Memorial Tournament; Fan Services Representative, Cleveland Indians; Corporate Marketing and Sales Intern, Cleveland Indians; GTA, Ohio University Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy; Ohio University Hockey Team GM, Sponsorship Chair.
2010 Summer Internship: Corporate Sales and Service Intern, Cleveland Browns
Accepted Job: Corporate Sales Manager, Cincinnati Bengals
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Drew Ossakow
Hometown: North Canton, Ohio
Undergraduate: B.S. Business Administration, Indiana University ('07).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Ohio University Athletics - Ohio Bobcat Club
Previous Experience: Marketing Coordinator, Arizona State University; Media Intern, Ohio Valley Conference; News Coordinator, Collegeswimming.com; Marketing and Communications Intern, Music City Bowl.
2010 Fall Internship: Varsity Club, Indiana University
Accepted Job: Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Ohio University
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Sean Othen
Hometown: Hudson, Ohio
Undergraduate: B.S. Sports Management, Sales Certificate, Business Administration Minor, Ohio University ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Corporate Partnership Manager, The Schey Sales Centre
Previous Experience: Graduate Intern, CBS Collegiate Sports Properties; Director of Corporate Outreach, The Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre; Sales and Marketing Associate, Ohio University; Intern, Akron Aeros Professional Baseball Team.
2010 Summer Internship: Corporate Sales, Cincinnati Bengals
Accepted Job: Manager, Partnership Sales, International Speedway Corporation
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BA Riley
Hometown: Athens, OH
Undergrad: Ohio University ('08)
Postgrad: MBA, Wright State University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration, Ohio University ('11)
Graduate Assistantship: None
Previous Experience: Athens County Recreation Center, OHSAA District/Regional Basketball and Football Tournaments, Ervin J. Nutter Center, the Memorial Tournament, Ryder Cup 2008, Champs Sports Bowl, Capital One Bowl
Accepted Job: Associate Account Manager, SCA Promotions
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Michael Speight
Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland
Undergraduate: B.A. Economics, University of Maryland ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Ohio University Athletic Development Office, Graduate Assistantship.
Previous Experience: Development Assistant, Northern Illinois University; Operations Volunteer, Euro Cup 2008; Athletics Academic Tutor and Mentor, University of Maryland; Marketing Director, College Park Bombers; Senior Economic Development Intern, Prince Georges County Government.
2010 Summer Internship: Bobcat Club, Ohio University
Accepted Job: Annual Giving Assistant, University of Virginia
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A. Claire Surratt
Hometown: High Point, North Carolina
Undergraduate: B.S. Sports, Event and Entertainment Management, Johnson & Wales University ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Graduate Assistantship: Accounting 101 Graduate Assistant, College of Business
Previous Experience: Marketing Assistant, Big South Conference.
2010 Summer Internship: TNA Wrestling
Accepted Job: Marketing Coordinator, TNA Entertainment
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Katie Tershel
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate: B.A. American Studies, University of Virginia ('08).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Ohio University Golf and Tennis Center Graduate Assistantship
Previous Experience: Event Management Intern, Disney Sports Attractions; U.S. Open Merchandising Intern, United States Golf Association; Sports Reporter Intern, Charlottesville Newsplex; Varsity Track, University of Virginia.
2010 Summer Internship: Corporate Sponsorships, Washington Nationals
Accepted Job: Account Coordinator, The Marketing Arm
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Kelly Terwilliger
Hometown: East Stroudsburg, PA
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Postgraduate: Masters in Sports Administration; Ohio University ('11)
Current Graduate Assistantship: Ohio University Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Previous Experience: Assistant Coach, Ohio State University
Accepted Job: Assistant Coach, Field Hockey, Ohio University
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Matthew C. VanSandt
Hometown: Evanston, Illinois
Undergraduate: B.A. Finance and Sociology, Augustana College ('06).
Postgraduate: MBA, Ohio University ('10); Masters in Sports Administration ('11).
Current Graduate Assistantship: Media Coordinator Graduate Assistant, Center for Sports Administration
Previous Experience: Commercial Banking Officer, MB Financial Bank; Freelance Journalist, Pioneer Press; Freelance Journalist, Chicago Sun-Times; Varsity Track, Augustana College.
2010 Summer Internship: Student-Athlete Development and Compliance, University of Wisconsin
Accepted Job: Assistant Marketing Director, Big South Conference
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