Hilary Whalen

Assistant Director, Athletics Marketing & Events @Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA, US

Manage 150+ athletic and specialty events per academic calendar year; tasks included organizing in -game promotions, game script writing, and AV production• Project, manage, and substantiate budget for all Pepperdine Athletic marketing efforts• Build cross-campus relationships with various departments including Corporate Sponsors, Human Resources, Student Life, University Events and more• Utilize Salesforce, Google, and Microsoft programs to ensure team organization and efficient project management • Communicate professionally and regularly with senior administration, event team, and attendees leading up to and throughout the day of the event• Directly supervise 20+ part time employees including recruiting, scheduling and leadership development • Develop and implement creative marketing efforts, including media, print, and grassroot approaches, to connect with diverse audiences• Provide consistent, quality customer service for all event attendees, resolving conflict if and when necessary

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Statistics

The Ohio State University

Masters, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bachelor of Science, Statistics