Dylan Sparks

Experience

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  Heritage Bank Center

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Marketing, Sales, & Game Operations Intern

  • Responsible for event preparation activities and operational aspects of special events for several sporting/multimedia events held at the venue.• Worked with the Cyclones marketing team to increase season ticket holder renewal rates, as well as create new themes and promotions for the upcoming season. • Performed assigned tasks for the Cincinnati Cyclones, Nederlander Entertainment, as well as working 3-day Cincinnati summer music festivals: Bunbury and Buckle-Up events.

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  Cincinnati Open

  May 2015 - Oct 2015

  Facilities and Operations Intern

  • Developed an ample plan to prepare the public areas of the tennis facility for an international tennis tournament hosting over 199,000 patrons.• Co-managed and trained team of 30 field service interns. • Assisted 12 chairperson committees in preparing their areas for the tournament.• Created and maintained a database for the control of padlocks throughout the facility.• Assisted in facility preparation and game day operations for AVP Pro Beach Volleyball tournament, OHSAA Girl’s State Championships, Atlantic 10 Conference Championships, and D-III National Championships. Show less

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  Cincinnati Open

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Logistics Intern

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive plan to control the shipping and receiving process of all tournament packages.• Project manager for all tournament rental equipment, totaling over $850,000 in value.• Interfaced with tournament vending sponsors and oversaw operations for all retail and food exhibitors.• Supported 10 various chairperson committees in preparing their areas for the tournament.• Trained and supervised 2 full-time field service interns.• Co-manager for all facility operations and maintenance projects. Show less

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  Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

  Oct 2016 - now

  • Region Operations Analyst

    May 2018 - now

  • Special Projects

    May 2017 - May 2018

  • Management Trainee

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017