Brian Hawker

About Brian Hawker

I also have more than 20 years of experience in senior product and program management, product planning, strategy, and portfolio management. I have a proven track record of delivering innovative and impactful products and solutions that meet customer needs and business goals. I have a master\'s degree in business administration with a focus on marketing, and I am certified in new product development and launch excellence. I enjoy solving complex problems, utilizing modern technology, and coaching and mentoring others. In my free time I am the founder of a non-profit organization that focuses on the support and promotion of LGBTQIA+ and youth sports, I am passionate about creating opportunities and fostering inclusion for diverse communities. With over 2 years of experience in this volunteer role, I have grown the programs offered, built relationships across Seattle professional sports teams, and secured multiple sponsorships and grants.

Experience

1. Founder & Chief Program Delivery

   United Sports Seattle

   Aug 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Non-profit organization that focuses on the support and promotion of LGBTQIA+ & youth sports; the goal is to help these organizations participate in opportunities that would be outside of their core program.• Volunteer role: within the first year grew the programs offered to include an organizational team of 3 individuals to a planning committee of 12 & additional volunteer base of 100+ individuals.• Built relationships across Seattle professional sports teams: Seahawks (NFL), Kraken (NHL), Sounders (MLS), Storm (WNBA), OL Reign (NWSL), Mariners (MLB), & Seawolves (MLR).• Programs to date: Gay Bowl – Seattle (2023), Compete Sports Diversity Conference with the Seattle Seahawks (2022), All-Sports Field Day (2022), Monthly LGBTQIA+ Sports Community Happy Hours & Networking (2022-23)

Education

• Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business

  BBA-Marketing, Marketing, Design

  1992 — 1997

• Eldorado High School

  Diploma, honors / college programs

  1988 — 1992

• Southern Methodist University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Relationship Management
• Marketing
• Saas
• Project Management
• Sdlc
• Marketing Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Product Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Strategic Partnerships
• Enterprise Software
• Sales
• Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Access
• Call Centers
• Demand Generation
• Telecommunications
• Management
• Leadership
• Direct Marketing
• Operations Management
• Marketing Communications
• Product Management
• Public Relations
• Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Integration
• Program Management
• Product Marketing