"This was the best run conference of its type that I have ever attended. Every detail was covered with precision and enthusiasm. Your conference is terrific!"
- Jon Spoelstra - President of Mandalay Sports Entertainment's Professional Sports Franchise Division, author of 5 critically acclaimed books, one of the most innovative sport marketers of all time, and 2008 Sport Sales Workshop Keynote Speaker.
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Friday, February 6, 2009 - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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| Todd Fleming, Dallas Cowboys Sales Manager, and Michelle McGee, ANNIKA Academy Director of Sales, conduct a training session at 2008 Sport Sales Workshop at Progressive Field. |
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
TRAINERS
- Charlie Chislaghi - President of Sports Sales Consulting - one of the premier sports sales trainers in the country
- Michael Behan - Manager of Inside Sales for the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
- Renee Boerner - Manager of Group Sales for the Cleveland Indians (MLB)
- Leigh Castergine - Director of Sales and Fan Relations for the Boston Bruins (NHL)
- Bob Derda - Associate Athletic Director and External Relations for Duquesne University
- Matt DiFebo - Associate Athletic Director for External Services for the University of Central Florida
- Todd Fleming - Manager of Ticket Sales and Service for the Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
- Adam Gesacion - Director of Sales for Comcast Arena - Global Spectrum (Everett, WA)
- Al Guido - Sales Manager for the Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
- Flavil Hampsten - Vice President of Sales and Service for the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)
- Michelle McGee - Director of Sales the Annika Academy (Golf)
- David Melfi - Director of Ticket Sales for the Columbus Crew (MLS)
- Mike Mulhall - Director of Tickets/Premium Sales for the Cleveland Indians (MLB)
- Joe Ondrejko - Director of Ticket Sales for the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) and Columbus Destroyers (Arena Football)
- Mike Ondrejko - Vice President of Sales for the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
- Ryan Robbins - Director of Ticket Sales for the Chicago Fire (MLS)
- Bob Sivik - Director of Business Development for the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
- Keith Solar - Director of Ticket Operations and Sales for the Akron Aeros (Minor League Baseball)
- Jordan Taylor - Assistant General Manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Minor League Baseball)
RESUME REVIEWERS
- Buffy Filippell - TeamWork Consulting & teamworkonline.com Founder and President
- Susie Downey - Director of Training and Recruitment for the Cleveland Indians
- Karen Rundle - Human Resources Manager for the Orlando Magic
FORMAT
Begin the day with an overview of ticket sales and the variety of ticket inventory sold in sports from single game to partial plans, groups, season tickets, club seats, suites, event packages, etc. The remainder of the day will be devoted to working with/training students on sales techniques. Leave not just with information, but with actual skill development, making it more of a workshop format than traditional conference. Click here to see the day's schedule.
ATTENTION DECEMBER 2008 AND SPRING 2009 GRADUATES - JOB FAIR
Representatives from a number of professional sport organizations will be conducting interviews on site for entry level ticket sales positions. More than 50% of last year's graduating attendees received job offers at the Sport Sales Workshop!
REGISTRATION FEE
TO REGISTER FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL SPORT SALES WORKSHOP, CLICK HERE.
Important note: The Sport Sales Workshop has sold out by December 1 every year-REGISTER TODAY!
Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and a GREAT SWAG bag.
The conference will be limited to 80 students and the student to trainer ratio will not exceed 10:1.
LOCATION
CONTACT INFORMATION/PROGRAM ORGANIZERS
Students and faculty from the Mount Union College Sport Business program will plan and organize the Sport Sales Workshop and Job Fair.
Coordinators: Ryan Coller, Mike Myers, Rick Coller, Elyse Underwood, Katie Kasunic
Jim Kadlecek
MUC Sport Sales Workshop Director
kadlecjc@muc.edu
(330) 823-4054