Robert Rice

About Robert Rice

Creative marketing professional with a passion for using the power of sports…

Experience

1. General Manager, Rocket Sports Properties

   LEARFIELD

   Nov 2019 — Present · Toledo, OH, US

   Rocket Sports Properties solely represents University of Toledo Athletics. In complete collaboration with the university, this locally based LEARFIELD team is committed to extending the affinity of the Toledo brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate fan base. As the exclusive athletics multimedia rightsholder, Rocket Sports Properties manages all aspects of the rights relationship, providing corporate partners both traditional and new media opportunities with the university. They can bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through such inventory as venue signage; event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality; radio and television; digital engagement and visibility via the official athletics website UTRockets.com.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sport Management

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Team Building
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Copywriting
• Baseball
• Sports Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Sponsorship Sales
• Marketing
• Sponsorship
• Sports Management
• Sponsorship Activation
• Digital Marketing
• Event Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Social Networking
• Archtics
• Social Media Marketing
• Video Production
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• New Business Development
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Cold Calling
• Market Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing