Matt Vacon
Retail Operations Consultant @Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG)
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WORK HISTORY
Retail Operations Consultant @Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG)
Ottawa, ON, CA
EDUCATION
Saint Francis Xavier University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
SKILLS
ABOUT MATT VACON
Sports and Entertainment Retail Event Operations SpecialistMatt has more than 15 Years of Retail Management Experience specializing in the strategic planning and execution of in arena and stadium merchandise sales for sporting, and live entertainment events. Proven track record in exceeding key performance indicators, including fiscal targets, customer service levels, and inventory control standards. Expertise in brand representation through developing and executing industry leading merchandising standards.Matt held various roles within the Retail and Merchandise Department of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment from 20••••14. From 20••••14 He was responsible for Retail Event Operations at the Air Canada Centre ( Home to The Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Rock, and 70 + Industry leading Live Events per year ), BMO Field( Home to Toronto FC ), and Ricoh Coliseum.( Home to The Toronto Marlies, and 10+ Live Events per year )Career Highlights- Executed 300 + Live Events including Top Merchandise Acts such as The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Tour, Miley Cyrus, Glee, Black Sabbath, Roger Waters, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, One Direction, WWE, ACDC- Highest single event merchandise revenue and per cap result in Air Canada Centre history- Awarded March 2012 Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Player of the Month - UFC 152 and 165- MLS Cup 2010- MLS All Star Game 2008- World Football Challenge 2011- Executed multiple matches for Canadian Soccer Association, and Rugby Canada including World Cup Qualifiers- NBA Playoffs - NHL Playoffs - 2014 Winter Classic Merchandise Execution; Toronto Maple Leafs - 1st in NHL per cap ranking 20•••••46th in NBA per cap ranking 20••••14- NHL Merchant of the Year 2011- NBA Most improved Retailer 2013- FIFA Womens World Cup 2015- World Jr. Hockey Championships 2014- Tough Mudder / Mudderella Toronto 2015
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