Alli Young

About Alli Young

Owning and managing the full lifecycle of championship events, from planning and promotion to execution and evaluating success. Experienced in marketing, branding, ticketing, contracting, sponsor fulfillment, game day experience, volunteer coordination, and game day management.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Northwest Athletic Conference Nwac

   Oct 2017 — Present

   Championships & Special Events-Work with merchandise company to create Championship logos annually-Work with sponsors to select and design Athlete of the Week giveaway items annually-Design Champion t-shirts and Champion banners annually-Design credentials annually-Provide direction and support, including leading and training event staff-Act as a liaison from NWAC office to championship partners and operators-Prepare and organize job duties and functions per event-Oversee and coordinate merchandise for events-Oversee ticket operations-Plan, develop, market and operate events-Recruit, train and manage interns-Produced LIVE virtual NWAC Awards Show via Zoom webinar platform (2020) https://nwacsportsnetwork.com/?bfplayvid=184139Marketing & Design-Helped design NWAC website through Presto Sports platform-Helped establish NWAC Sports Network website through BlueFrame Technology streaming platform-Work with the NWAC SID to design and prepare event promotional materials-Lead the conference efforts to utilize new technology effectively such as video and social media to market, promote, and enhance NWAC events-Ensure that NWAC has a creative, timely, and relevant social media presence, including graphic design & implementation.(Facebook & Twitter:@NWACsports, Instagram:@NWACsports1, YouTube: NWAC Sports Network)Committees-Established the NWAC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee, facilitate meetingsSponsorships/Partnerships-Sell digital advertising space to off-set costs of NWAC championship broadcasts-Work with NWAC Executive Director on booster and sponsor fund development-Develop relationships with sponsors/partners and provide execution of agreementsOffice Management-Assist with management of the office, conference; provide support and assistance to the Executive Director-Provide business management support in all fiscal matters pertaining to budgetary control, accounting policies and procedures

Education

• Eisenhower High School

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2002 — 2006

• Walla Walla Community College

  Associate in Arts, Exercise Science

  2006 — 2008

• Seattle University

  Master, Sports Administration and Leadership

  2011 — 2013

• University of Maine

  Bachelor of Education, Kinesiology

  2008 — 2011