My Goals As I begin my journey within this new industry I have a few goals I would like to accomplish! - To obtain a position within the sports industry in the southeast region - To develop a professional network with other professionals in the Atlanta area to help advance my career. - Develop my skill set as a live event coordinator for future positions
Work Plan
The name of the organization I worked with is the Atlanta Falcons. They operate inside of the Mercedes Benz Stadium located on 1 AMB Dr. NW Atlanta, Ga 30313. Their primary service is a professional football team. Inside the stadium, they host a variety of different sports events and other miscellaneous events as well, such as weddings. Key people in the organization are Arthur Blank, who is the owner of the stadium and organization. Also, well-known names in the NFL are Julio Jones (WR1) and Dan Quinn, who is the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. My supervisor is Bryan Woodfork, Coordinator, Entertainment & Live Events AMB Sports + Entertainment, Cell: 412-277-1692. My duties consisted of Collaborating with live event producers to provide support and drive engagement for Atlanta Falcons games and events, Identified opportunities to increase fan participation by gauging engagement and suggesting necessary changes, Accomplished event objectives and goals by applying methods to improve the overall fan experience, Evaluated overall success of events and reported findings back to leadership, Assisted in the preparation, set-up, and breakdown of fan zones throughout events and Served as point of contact during events and responded to requests promptly. I was paid $15 an hour, and we worked Game Days only and other Falcon specific events ranging from 10-12 hours per day. Specific goals I want to achieve are becoming familiar with the sports industry and the different departments that are with the sports industry. I would also love to obtain a part-time or full-time job opportunity after my mentorship period. Lastly, develop long-lasting connections within the organization. I expect to learn about the production of a live event such as a football game.