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Aaron M. Thais

Nov. 5, 2007 


Aaron M. Thais

19 Hickory Lane

White Heath, IL 61884

(217) 898-1310

athais2@uiuc.edu


Objective: To continue a career in sports.


Experience:


Corporate Sponsor, Licensing, Radio Network Intern Division of Intercollegiate Athletics - University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

August 2007 - present

  • Creating, developing, and operating an online auction for the purpose of fundraising for the athletic department

  • Approving licensing requests for usage as the university trademark logo and new products

  • Assisting in the organization of the corporate sponsor benefit packages and the assessment of the package value

  • Gaining first-hand experience in the execution of game day operations for group and corporate sponsor tailgating tents

    
7th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach

    Monticello Middle School, Monticello, IL October 2006 - present

  • Serving as the head coach of the 7th grade team and assistant of the 8th grade

  • Solely managing the team for the entire season, including practices, games, and creating a successful environment for the kids to learn

    
Minor League Baseball Intern

    Peoria Chiefs, Peoria, IL

    March 2007 - August 2007

  • Contributed to the development and execution of on field promotions, fan interaction, and general game day promotional events

  • Assisted with the creation, implementation, and execution of special events in the ballpark

  • Gained first-hand experience in planning and operating the entire schedule for a game day

  • Operated various aspects of the in game production process, including video board and music production

  • Performed numerous aspects of special marketing plans

    
Athletic Marketing Department Student Assistant Division of Intercollegiate Athletics - University of Illinois, Champaign, IL August 2006 - May 2007

  • Assisted in the marketing and advertising of all university affiliated athletic programs

  • Contributed to the development and execution of on field/court promotions, pre-game promotional events, and general game day promotional event preparation

  • Involved with student season ticket sales

    
Minor League Baseball Intern
Clinton LumberKings, Clinton, IA
March 2006 - May 2006

  • Fulfilled a degree requirement position

  • Assisted on-field promotions, pre-game field preparation, and general game day management

  • Helped manage concession stand inventory and game preparation of concessions

  • Assisted the organization of season ticket distribution and resolved discrepancies

    
Education:

    
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL - Department of Recreation, Sport, & Tourism August 2006 -
December 2007

  • Masters in Sports Management; degree, Dec 2007.  GPA: 3.83/4.0

    
Ashford University, Clinton, IA

    August 2004 -May 2006

  • B.A., Business Administration; May 2006. GPA: 3.32/4.0

  • B.A., Sports & Recreation Management; May 2006.  GPA:  3.32/4.0

    
Activities:

    

  • Member of the Men's Basketball program.

  • Student position with Athletic Department:  volleyball scorekeeper/scoreboard operator, fitness center supervisor, athletic events assistant.

    
Honors/Awards:

  • Basketball Athletic Scholarship

  • 2005 Academic All-American; Ashford Defensive Player of the Year

  • 2006 Academic All-Conference; Midwest Colligate Conference Honorable Mention; Ashford Team MVP; Ashford University Male Athlete of the Year

    
Parkland College, Champaign, IL

    August 2002 - May 2004

  • Associates Degree.  GPA:  3.42/4.0

    
Honors/Awards:

  • Dean's List Fall 2003

  • Earned Basketball Athletic Scholarship

    
References:

    
Mr. Randy Moss

    District Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Monticello High School

    1 Sage Drive

    Monticello, IL  61856

    (217) 762-8511

    mossra@sages.us

    
Mr. Marty Kaufmann

    Assistant Director of Corporate Relations Division of Intercollegiate Athletics - University of Illinois Champaign, IL 61820

    (217)244-6532

    mekaufma@uiuc.edu

    
Miss Heather Hoesly

    Director of Promotions

    Purdue University

    West Lafayette, IN 47907

    (765) 494-3146

    hhoesly@purdue.edu  


    

    

    


     
    

    

     
    		



    


    



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