Thomas E. Potterfield

Sports Management ● Marketing ● Programming ● Leadership
Profile

Highly motivated, dependable and enthusiastic professional seeking entry-level position in Sports Management and Marketing, with opportunities to demonstrate individual talent and passion for sports and people to further career experience, development and growth. Exercise a real-world, hands- on approach to problem solving and an uncompromising work ethic to meet the challenges of this fast-paced, active, health focused industry.

• Proven leadership, a commitment to performance, training, and motivational skills have delivered unmatched loyalty and a foundation of standards defined by past success.
• Energetic relational skills and passion for achieving objectives and goals.
• Leader and implementer of community relations sports programs



Education and Certifications

• Southern Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Minor in Marketing
May 2008
• Cuyahoga Community College - General Management Studies
January 2004 – July 2005
• Columbus State Community College - General Studies
August 2002 – June 2003
• Rocky River High School - High School Diploma
1999-2002
Recipient of Rocky River High School – Allison Family Baseball Scholarship




Career Development

RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, EASLEY, SC
STUDENT INTERNSHIP
August 2007 - November 2007
• Internship for Academic Credit
• Analyzed and prepared data from Customer Satisfaction surveys to improve existing programs and develop new program ideas
• Coordinated sports programs with residents which consisted of assembling teams and organizing leadership committees

POPE FIELD, EASLEY, SC
Supervisor Assistant
August 2007 - November 2007
• Assisted in supervision of organized Football and Baseball games as a part of leadership role to help the Easley Parks and Recreation under control and take care of issues if necessary only.
• Groundskeeper Crew

BI-LO CENTER, GREENVILLE, SC
Operations Assistant
April 2007 – July 2007
• Assist the Crew Department to set-up and break down entire arena for concerts and events

Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Office Products to Include: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
• Graphics Software: Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Publisher
• Typing Skills – WPM: 65

Extracurricular activities and accomplishments

Volunteer work
• Columbus State Community College - fund raising initiatives
• Southern Wesleyan - fund raising initiatives
• Rocky River Recreation – assistant at ice rink

References - Available Upon Request