Rob Fry

Rob Fry

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    NFLPA/CFLPA Certified Contract Advisor at Gil Scott Sports Management

  • Education

    • Concordia University Chicago

      2014 - 2015
      Master's Degree Sports Management & Leadership
    • University of Saskatchewan

      2006 - 2011
      Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Men's Varsity Basketball

  • Experience

    • Vivint

      Apr 2010 - Sept 2010
      Account Executive

      Door to door cold call consumer electronic sales.

    • Breakaway Tours

      Sept 2010 - Feb 2011
      Campus Sales Manager

      Responsible for recruiting and managing student sales reps, producing inside / outside student vacation sales.

    • FC Edmonton

      May 2011 - Aug 2012
      Ticket Sales and Sponsorship Sales Representative, Operations Assistant

      • Executed highest ticket and sponsorship revenue in FC Edmonton Club History.• Maximized ticket and sponsorship revenue through various sales environments which include: cold calling, networking events, email blasts, game day promotions, and social media promotions.• Organized and monitored merchandise inventory, oversaw all merchandise sales, assisted in executing game day operations which included: stadium set up and take down, parking, half time entertainment, pregame promotions.

    • Sports Management Worldwide

      Nov 2011 - Sept 2013

      • Responsible for managing and supporting all SMWW client transactions within the Canadian Football League. • Provide mentorship and support to over 200 agent advisors at SMWW Agency by: -Aiding in the recruitment of athletes -Connecting SMWW clients with CFL scouts and front office staff -Executing CFL player contract negotiations• Correspond regularly with SMWW President and NFLPA Contract Advisor, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, assessing NFL and CFL playing opportunities for SMWW clients Show less • Recruited athletes to the agency, created player bios and highlight films, sought out opportunities for players with professional teams, negotiated player contracts with professional teams. • Studied and developed a detailed understanding of the Canadian Football League Collective Bargaining Agreement.• Built professional relationships with Canadian Football League club scouts, directors of player personnel, and assistant general managers. • Studied Canadian Football League player contracts from past years in order establish a clear understanding of the contract negotiation process. • Successfully Negotiated Over 20 Canadian Football League Player Contracts Show less

      • Director of CFL Football Operations

        Apr 2013 - Sept 2013
      • Professional Football Agent

        Nov 2011 - Sept 2013
    • Coventry Homes Inc.

      Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
      Area Sales Manager

      •Responsible for managing the execution of new home sales in various Edmonton residential areas•Built relationships with realtors throughout the Edmonton Area

    • Gil Scott Sports Management

      Jan 2013 - now
      NFLPA/CFLPA Certified Player Agent, Professional Hockey Coach Agent

      Player Recruitment, Contract Negotiation, & Marketing/Endorsement Management

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NFLPA Agent Certification

      Canadian Football League Players Association (CFLPA) Agent Certification