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Brandon Nelson

Brandon Nelson

Account Executive/Community Relations/Mascot Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Director of Creative at Grand Rapids Griffins & Rise

  • Education

    • Bradley University

      2008 - 2010
      Bachelor's Degree Marketing

      Activities and Societies: ACHA Club Hockey Player 2008-2010

    • Illinois Central College

      2005 - 2008
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Business Administration

      Activities and Societies: NJCAA Division II Baseball Player: 2005-2008

  • Experience

    • Peoria Rivermen Hockey Club

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2013
      Account Executive/Community Relations/Mascot Manager

    • Peoria Chiefs Community Baseball LLC

      Apr 2008 - Sept 2012
      Mascot Coordinator/Promotions/Community Relations Intern

    • Caterpillar Logistics Inc.

      Jun 2008 - Feb 2012
      Parts Records Clerk

    • American Marketing and Publishing (HomePages)

      Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
      Outside Sales Representative

    • Kalamazoo Wings

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Mascot/Community Relations Manager

    • St. Louis Cardinals

      May 2015 - Nov 2015
      Community Relations Program Coordinator

    • Keller Williams RiverTown

      Feb 2016 - Jul 2023
      Real Estate Agent

    • Kalamazoo Wings

      Jul 2016 - Dec 2018
      Director of Community Relations/Game Operations

    • Grand Rapids Griffins

      Jan 2019 - now

      • Senior Director of Creative

        Jul 2023 - now

      • Director of Game Presentation

        Jan 2019 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Tourism Ambassador

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brandon Nelson
      2017-2018 Game Operations of the Year Nominee ECHL Jun 2018
    • Awarded to Brandon Nelson
      Certified Tourism Ambassader Discover Kalamazoo Apr 2015
    • Awarded to Brandon Nelson
      Distinguished Athlete Award United States Marine Corps Jun 2005 This award was given to me my Senior year of high school. The award is given to an athlete that shows leadership excellence within the classroom and the community, as well as showing excellence on the playing field.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Umpire

      Issued by East Peoria Youth Baseball on Sept 2008
      East Peoria Youth BaseballAssociated with Brandon Nelson

    • Assistant Coach

      Issued by Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey on May 2016
      Grand Rapids Amateur HockeyAssociated with Brandon Nelson

    • Volunteer Coach

      Issued by Peoria Park District on Jun 2007
      Peoria Park DistrictAssociated with Brandon Nelson