Sept. 22, 2007

KEITH M. LEWIS, MBA/JD
680 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Apt 1821
Houston, TX 77042
817.368.5837
keithmlewis@gmail.com

Education

University of Houston MBA/JD
Marketing & Entrepreneurship: Graduating-12/2007

Prairie View A & M University BSME-12/2001

A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center
Certified Mediator and Arbitrator

Experience

Sports Business

Houston Texans, 8/07 - Present: Houston, TX
Corporate Sales Operations

* Team with corporate sponsors to implement and conduct pre/in-game promotions, activations, and marketing campaigns

* Ensure quality and location of various patron focused game day events and promotions

* Manage volunteer teams to assist in fulfilling game day commitments

Mi-Jack Promotions, 2/07 - 06/07: Houston, TX 2007 Houston Grand Prix Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator

* Planned and executed the Grand Prix Charities of Houston Celebrity Go-Kart Race

* Managed numerous relationships with various Grand Prix of Houston business and charity partners

* Teamed with the City of Houston to conduct Grand Prix of Houston transporter parade

National Basketball Association, 2/06: Houston, TX 2006 All Star Jam Session Attraction Manager

* 1 of 30 selected nationally due to employers confidence in my ability to manage and communicate with a range of diverse individuals

* Teamed to design, manage, and analyze security infrastructure and venue flow of up to 40,000 individuals daily with NBA personnel

Houston Rockets, 1/06 - 9/06: Houston, TX Ticket Sales and Services Intern

* Developed and maintained tools for tracking sales, employee, and client metrics resulting in a 75% efficiency increase

* Managed hospitality suite visits for targeted premium clients to maintain client satisfaction

University of Houston Athletics, 11/05 - 1/06: Houston, TX Marketing and Promotions Intern

* Established and executed marketing campaigns and initiatives for various University sports

Academic Projects, 8/04 - Present: Houston, TX

The Law & Business of Sports Conducted case analysis on brand management and pricing models for the Atlanta Falcons Produced a research paper on a prospective business strategy for the New Orleans Hornets

Athletic

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 06/97 - 07/03:
Oklahoma City/Norman, OK
Summer Camp Counselor/Coach

* Counseled and coached groups of 10 15 middle school and high school students in various sports and activities

* Coached offensive/defensive lineman and team drills during football camp sessions

Prairie View A&M University Athletics, 08/97 â€" 12/99: Prairie View, TX Equipment Manager

* Outstanding Equipment Manager of the Year Award 97 â€" 98 Season

State of Oklahoma High School
Scholar Athlete of the Year, 97:
Oklahoma City, OK

Business

Caterpillar, 8/07 - Present: Houston, TX Global Petroleum Group: CM Technical Marketing Intern

* Support CM incubator team product development and operation

* Partner with project manager to evaluate and select global combined module supplier

Blackstone Legal Fellowship, 6/05 - 8/05: Baton Rouge, LA Blackstone Legal Intern

* Wrote press releases, debate questions, radio scripts, and weekly newsletters

* Conducted research and analysis for legal issues, model language, voting trends, and policy changes

Engineering

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, 1/02 - 7/04: Ft. Worth, TX Systems & Research Engineer

* Road mapped F-22 designs, modifications, upgrades and program-wide risk management

* Conducted $1.5 million feasibility study and managed $1.8 million full scale air vehicle project

Holcim (formerly Holnam), Summer 00/01: Clarksville, MO/Ada, OK Mechanical Engineer - Intern

* Managed several projects, including a $25,000 MSHA directive and received a full time job offer

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, Summer 99/ Fall 00: Langley, VA Mechanical Engineer - Intern

* Performance produced first opportunity in history of department and a full time job offer

Affiliations

2006- present
National Black MBA Association

2004- present
Black Law Student Association: President (2005-2006),
Christian Legal Society: Vice President of Ministry (2005-2006)

2003- 2004
President/Charter Member:
Prairie View A&M DFW/Mid-Cities Alumni Chapter