DOMINIQUE BUTLER

12350 Indiana Ave Chicago IL, 60628 | ddbutle2@gmail.com | 708-972-5366

SUMMARY:
An articulate, innovative, and creative recent graduate with a solid history of achievement in sport management. Positive
attitude, passion for sports, team-oriented, self-starter and ability to prioritize, with written and verbal communication,
and strong analytical skills. Areas of expertise include sports marketing, event management, community relations and
highly quality customer service.

EDUCATION:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL May 2017-Present
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management & Minor in Leadership Studies, 3.3/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE:

Fighting Illini Division of Intercollegiate Athletics | Champaign, IL May 2017-Present

Development Operations Intern
Assisted in the execution and administration of the I FUND campaign mission; to increase the awareness and
education of the brand through several marketing strategies including social media
Collected revenue of over $50,000 of I FUND donations to reach the annual goal of $12 million by Fall 2017,
which fund tuition and fees for athletes on campus
Created relationships and maintained accurate list of contacts and documentation on Excel for over 3,000 I FUND
members
Served as liaison between various Illinois Athletics departments in event management, facility management, and
executive officers on presentations, several special projects, and special events

Campus Recreation | Champaign, IL March 2017-Present

Event Manager
Managed cross-functional conversations with other campus recreation staff and outside vendors on specific
layouts upon customers request
Provided onsite assistance and coordination of events, including audio/visual equipment
Made quick decisions under pressure and clearly articulate policies
Responsible for completing Event Manager Reports, closing facilities, and count of inventory used during events

WNBA Chicago Sky May 2016-August2016

Community Relations Intern
Event planning of special events, sponsorship, ticket sales event and created marketing plans (both on game day
and non-game day)
Increased 15% of sales by Generating revenue of over $500 for 50/50 charity raffles
Abled to multi-tasked with assisting Game Operations during Sky home games (assisting with promotions on
court, supervising sponsors, tickets and community tables on the concourse) while managing product sold as the
silent auction
Conducted cold calls to over 100 potential Legacy Partners of companies that met the mission of the sky cares
foundation to form partnerships
Participated in all post game conferences after home games
INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated | Alpha Nu Chapter Public Relations Chair May 2016-June 2017
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics | Event Management Student Ambassador April 2015-December 2016
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics | Marketing and Promotions Street Team April 2015-December 2016
New Student Programs | Orientation Student Leader March 2014-August 2016