April 24, 2008
JACOB GRIESENAUER
800 Marion Pugh, Apt. 1005
College Station, TX 77840
PHONE (636) 734-5179
EMAIL jgriesenauer@athletics.tamu.edu
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University
Master of Science, Kinesiology, Emphasis in Sport
Management
Anticipated Graduation December 2008
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Emphasis in
Management
Graduated May 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing and Promotions - College Station, TX Fall 2007-Present
Texas A&M Athletic Department
Planned and executed the marketing plan for the Texas
A&M women's basketball program.
Organized and contributed to the hosting of pre-game and
in-game promotional and sponsorship activities.
Contributed to the management of a fan-rewards program
aimed at increasing attendance at all Texas A&M athletic
events, including men's basketball, baseball, women's
soccer, and volleyball.
Coordinated all promotion and fundraising events for our
Think Pink game, resulting in over $31,000 donated to
the Susan G. Koman Foundation.
Organized a 5K Fun Run with 178 registered participants
in the first year.
Sport Business Forum - College Station, TX November 2007
Texas A&M University
Assisted in the development and facilitation of all
marketing activities, with a focus on print and online
media advertisements.
Coordinated all event-management activities, which
hosted 9 sports industry professionals and over 160
student attendees.
Season-Ticket Pass Sales Coordinator - Columbia, MO Summer 2007
MU Athletic Department
Coordinated the direct sale of all season-ticket passes
for the incoming freshman class at the University of
Missouri-Columbia.
Achieved record sales of over 2,140 passes sold, an
increase of over 700 from the year before.
Tournament Coordinator - Columbia, MO
Spring 2007
MU Rec Sports
Organized and facilitated the annual intramural sand
volleyball tournament, involving 45 teams bracketed into
4 separate divisions.
North Plaza Manager - Maryland Heights, MO
Summer 2002-2004
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Prepared, managed, and cleaned the North Plaza for
concerts serving over 20,000 people.
Led teams of up to 12 workers, coordinating logistic
operations on the North Plaza.
Aided in the direction of promotional events for
Ameristar Casino, Old Spice, Trojan Condoms, and
Southwest Airlines.
LEADERSHIP
Vice-President of Programming - Columbia, MO
November 2005 - 2006
University of Missouri-Columbia Interfraternity Council
Planned and delegated work to 3 directors for various
banquets and events, serving up to 3,000 people in the
MU Greek community.
Organized and delegated programs emphasizing interaction
between the Greek Community and the city of Columbia, MO
including a Christmas-tree Lighting, a Thanksgiving Food
Drive.
Coordinated intramural sports events and schedules for
all 48 Greek chapters.
President/Recruitment Chairman - Columbia, MO
November 2004 - 2005
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Recruited 20 new members for Fall 2005 totaling over
$330,000 in revenue.
Implemented a new scholarship program resulting in an
increase from a 1.9 cumulative GPA for new members in
the Fall of 2004 to a 2.7 cumulative GPA for new members
in the Fall of 2005.
Coordinated the planning and organization of the chapter
philanthropy event, raising over $8,000 for St. Jude
Children's Hospital.
MEMBERSHIPS
NACMA (National Association of Collegiate Marketing
Administrators)
January 2008 - Present
