Neil Neukam

About Neil Neukam

Performance-driven professional with exceptional leadership skills that inspires and motivates others to reach new levels of success. Cutting-edge in initiating strategic plans and executing events, which strengthened overall operations. Takes ownership of projects executing deductive reasoning and logical thinking even under adverse situations and swiftly resolves situations. Strong interpersonal skills complemented with the determination to go the extra mile to deliver top-notch service. Focused and successful in contract negotiations and process improvement. Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning & Execution | Relationship Management | Leadership & Team Building | Productivity Improvement | Business Management

Experience

1. Executive Vice President & General Manager

   Toledo Walleye

   Jan 2015 — Present · Toledo, OH, US

   Oversee and manage a revenue budget ranging from $7.5M to $8M, partner with Executive Management Team to review and update strategic plans and supervise department heads to ensure attainment of set goals and objectives. Championed strong relationships with area businesses and community leaders for the past two seasons, which has delivered record sales in group tickets, merchandise sales, concessions, catering and overall attendance at games. Established a 20••••19 regular season attendance record of 280,170 with an average of 7,783 fans per game representing 104% capacity of the venue and a franchise record of 41 “Sold Out” games. Spearheaded the first team in ECHL history to eclipse $1M in merchandise retail sales and generated the league’s single season group sales record with over tickets sold in 20••••19. Negotiated the Naming Rights for the ECHL All-Star Weekend in 20••••19 as well as the outdoor Winterfest event for the 20••••21 season, which was the first outdoor hockey games in ECHL history. Negotiated initial terms of suite holders and suite renewals of the Huntington Center. Collaborated with Detroit Red Wings on negotiating an affiliation agreement between the Walleye and Red Wings. Conducted performance plan reviews for all Walleye coaching staff including the head coach and assistant coach. Worked diligently with the President in the extension of naming rights for Fifth Third Field.

Education

• The University of Toledo

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Interdisciplinary Studies

Skills

• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Sponsorship
• Negotiation
• Email Marketing
• Brand Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Sports
• Market Planning
• Integrated Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Media Planning
• Cold Calling
• Strategic Planning
• Ticket Sales
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Budgets
• Market Research
• Management
• Sponsorship Sales
• Relationship Marketing
• Radio Broadcasting
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Sales
• Social Networking
• Baseball
• Sports Writing
• Athletics
• Professional Sports
• Account Management
• Retail
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Entertainment
• Advertising
• Sponsorship Activation