​​​Trey L. Thompson​

Partnership Manager - Houston

Positive Coaching Alliance

​April 2018 - Present

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• Helping to create Better Athletes, Better People by bringing the Positive Coaching Alliance message to coaches, parents and athletes in the Houston region.

• Prospect for partnership leads

• Identify key decision makers and the approval process within organizations

• Add quality prospects to existing pipeline on a weekly basis, requiring cold outreach

• Present PCA service options in multiple settings, including board meetings

• Negotiate and close partnerships with YSOs and Schools

• Maintain pro-active relationship with all Partners & Clients

• Foster high level of morale & commitment towards PCA

• Represent PCA at special events and PR opportunities

 

Account Executive, Ticket Sales

IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions with Rice University Athletics

​April 2017 - March 2018

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• Lead a sales team of 3 Account Executives and was the primary liaison between the partner of Rice Athletics and the employer

• Total Revenue Generated = $223,293

  • Renewed Season Ticket Revenue - $124,629

  • Group Revenue - $65,208

  • New Season Ticket Revenue - $31,676

  • Mini-Plan & Single Game Revenue - $1,780

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Sales & Operations Intern

Texarkana Baseball, Ltd.

​January 2017 - April 2017

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• Developed new business by identifying and prospecting viable targets to meet and exceed revenue goals

• Launched the growth of Sponsors, Season Ticket holders and corporate hospitality partners by bringing in over $25,000 in new revenue

• Utilized a CRM platform and custom-made pipelines to maintain and track contacts for prospective partners and fundraising opportunities

• Served as a coach, mentor, and trainer for all brand ambassadors and part time team members both on-and off-site.Established and maintained relationships with partners by providing an outstanding level of customer service

• Originated appointments, proposals and presentations with the intent to close business

• Operated as the chief liaison for vendors and customer service inquiries

• Delivered a high volume of outbound emails and phone calls to generate appointments and cultivate relationships

• Achieved targeted results and ensured timely/effective execution of sales and marketing plans

• Represented the organization at in-house ballpark events and off-site community events when assigned

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Sports Fest Executive

Sports for Kids

​January 2015 - January 2017

 

• Developed and executed non-profit community events promoting youth physical activity up to 160 local children, ages 4-13

• Recruited Texas A&M athletes to volunteer as camp instructors for each of the athletic stations

• Instilled sportsmanship, diversity, and teamwork among all participants to build character within the local youth

• Increased and sustained day camp attendance over 145% between Spring 2015 and Fall 2015 events as result of improved marketing tactics

• Marketed biannual events throughout the local community through flyer and e-mail distribution and word-of-mouth

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Partnership Development Associate

Brazos Valley Bombers, LLC

​August 2016 - December 2016

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• Developed and pursued new prospective leads to increase the revenue pipeline

• Promoted and created interest of partnering with the Bombers to prospective leads through phone calls and e-mails

• Coordinated partnership meetings between the Bombers and interested companies and organizations

• Utilized a Customer Relationship Management program to increase effective communication among the partnership development team

• Implemented a partnership development statistics spreadsheet to produce clear statistics based on personnel performance

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Events & Operations Intern

Texas A&M Football Department

​May 2016 - December 2016

 

• Prepared equipment, materials, & additional operational factors to develop an exciting game day experience for incoming high school recruits

• Secured honorable guests and materials among football practices, games and additional events throughout the season

• Operated a recruitment database and imported updated information to provide maximum synergy among recruitment officers

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Fan Experience Team Member

Valero Alamo Bowl

January 2016 & December 2016

 

• Distributed Valero Alamo bowl promotional items to fans attending event

• Provided game-day information to over 64,000 attendees through face-to-face interaction

• Supplied energy and excitement to the game-day environment to increase the value in the overall game-day experience

• Conducted surveys among the fanbase in support of Visit San Antonio

 

TexFest Volunteer

AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl

December 2016

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• Provided game-day information to over 68,000 attendees through face-to-face interaction

• Supplied energy and excitement to the game-day environment to increase the value in the overall game-day experience

• Supported the Spirit Walk logistics crew to motivate and welcome both teams to NRG Stadium

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Game Day Intern

Brazos Valley Bombers, LLC

​May 2016 - August 2016

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• Operated various concessions stations and positions

• Managed stadium facility upkeep, including pre-game field preparation

• Promoted and created demand for merchandise and ticket sales

• Performed as an enthusiastic on-field emcee between innings to an average crowd of over 1,900 fans develop memories of a lifetime to our fan base

• Provided excellent hospitality service to season ticket holders, groups, and VIP attendees to ensure a worry-free experience

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Recreation Assistant

City of College Station: Parks and Recreation Department

​May 2016 - August 2016

 

• Coordinated events and activities for over 300 kids to provide a safe and fun environment during the summer months

• Served as a role model for kids ages 6-15 of lower socio-economic status by developing character to maximize the potential of each youth member

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Third Party Payments Student Worker

Student Business Services, Texas A&M University

​January 2013 - August 2016

 

• Created several instructional manuals for incoming full-time employees and student workers to provide an expedited training program

• Instructed and managed 6 student workers in procedures throughout the workplace such as writing payments, taking statistics, researching account balances and documents, and operating company programs

• Communicated accounts and billing information to students, guarantors, and third party vendors to ensure those accountable can comprehend and manage their financial obligations in an effective manner

• Organized paper and electronic invoices, payments, and other correspondence to improve office efficiency

• Generated student contracts and payment statistics spreadsheets to implement office efficiency and organization

• Prepared third party payments procedures to improve office efficiency​

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Brand Ambassador

Travel, Events, and Management in Sports (TEAMS) '15 Conference & Expo

​November 2015

 

• Executed special events management at the SportsTravel Awards Gala through creative innovation with limited supplies and materials to uphold the reputation of the awards show by delivering a successful presentation

• Initiated problem-solving tactics through event coordination throughout the entirety of TEAMS to keep the event known as the world’s leading conference & expo for the sports-event industry

• Assisted over 1,000 conference attendees and guest speakers among various tasks to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of TEAMS

• Shadowed sport industry professionals during meetings and public speeches to gain greater understanding of the youth sports industry

• Prepared set-up and break-down of all event activities throughout the four-day sport conference

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Camp Coach/Instructor

Barbers Hill Independent School District

​June 2012

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• ​Led and executed basketball fundamentals to 150 young boys and young men, ages 7-14

• Emphasized importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and cultural diversity to build character amongst young athletes

• Provided a safe and enjoyable sports environment to all participants​