April 21, 2008
9710 Cherry Tree Drive Apt #310
Strongsville, OH 44136
Phone: (440) 554-5265
bussera@bgnet.bgsu.edu or tbusser@clevelandsports.org
Objective:
To pursue a challenging career in the field of sport management that will allow me to display the skills I have acquired through my educational and professional experiences.
Education:
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 2003-2008
Sport Management, Expected Graduation Spring 2008
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Member of Sport Management Alliance (SMA)
Experience:
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Events Intern
January 2008 to May 2008
- Assemble instructional packets for Sports Awards volunteers
- Assist Director of Events and Event Coordinator in day-to-day activities.
- Assist in the planning, set-up, and implementation of the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards, the organization's biggest annual event.
- Attend Production meetings for the annual Sports Awards.
- Led staff in promotion and advertising for Personalized Cavs Licensed Plate program.
- Orchestrate marketing and promotional activities for the 2008 Continental Cup.
- Organize files for 2008 USA Wrestling FILA Cadet & University National Championships
- In charge of tickets sales and weekend passes for athletes and coaches.
- Registered wrestlers participating in the event.
- Recruit secondary schools across the world to participate in the 2009 World School Games.
Strongsville High School, Strongsville, OH
Practicum student within the Athletic Department
May 2007 to August 2007
- Recorded ticket sales,
- Assisted athletic director with school's annual budget
- Facility maintenance
- Facility usage scheduling
- Spring/summer awards event planning.
Strongsville Service Department, Strongsville, OH
Summer Service Coordinator
May 2005 to August 2005
Performed various service jobs for the residents of Strongsville, OH:
- lawn maintenance
- crack sealing
- city park repair
All-City Mortgage, Strongsville, OH
Sales Representative
May 2004 to August 2004
-Set appointments for full time sales team.
- Appointments led to $2 million in new loans.
Related Coursework:
- Class work focused on Sport Marketing, Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation, Philosophy of Sport, HMSLS Research, Sport and Event Management Managing Revenues in Sport, and Sport and Public Assembly Facilities.
- Will pursue NSCA-CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification in summer of 2008.
Volunteer Work:
- Basketball camp counselor/coach at Strongsville High School for boys grades 6-12.
- Volunteered at local Cleveland elementary school where I enhanced the reading skills of first and second graders.
References available upon request