Kendall Obanner

About Kendall Obanner

A passionate and results-driven sports professional with a strong background in ticket sales, fan engagement, and event operations. With experience across top-tier organizations like the Chicago White Sox, Northwestern University, and Valparaiso Men’s Basketball, I bring a well-rounded perspective to sports business and operations.Throughout my career, I’ve consistently exceeded sales goals, enhanced customer satisfaction, and helped drive meaningful fan experiences — whether through selling $950K+ in premium, group, and new business sales, or managing game-day operations and VIP hospitality. I thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments where I can make an impact, grow relationships, and create unforgettable moments for fans. From coordinating logistics for Division I basketball programs to supporting merchandising efforts for leading beverage and retail brands, I’m fueled by a love for sports, service, and strategy.

Experience

1. Sales Recruiting Coordinator

   NCSA College Recruiting

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Served as the primary point of contact for student-athletes and families, guiding them through structured athletic pathways and supporting informed decision-making aligned with long-term academic and athletic goalsManaged a high-volume engagement pipeline (100+ contacts/day) while maintaining strong relationship quality, accountability, and follow-through across diverse family systemsCoordinated cross-functionally with senior recruiting specialists to ensure effective program handoffs, compliance with internal processes, and consistent service deliveryUtilized CRM and data tracking tools (Salesforce) to monitor participation, engagement trends, and outcomes, supporting data-informed planning and continuous improvementDemonstrated strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, consistently meeting performance benchmarks while contributing to team strategy and operational improvement

Education

• Valparaiso University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Kinesiology/ Business Administration

  2016

• Valparaiso University

  Master of Science - MS, Sports Administration

  2018

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Market Research
• Basketball
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Marketing Communications
• Social Networking
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Marketing Strategy
• Talking
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Baseball