Tom Conroy

About Tom Conroy

With over 30 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry, serving as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager at Climate Pledge Arena, I specialize in venue operations, event management, and staff leadership. My role focuses on overseeing key operational aspects while ensuring stakeholder expectations are met with precision and excellence. Combining expertise in union relations, event planning, and stakeholder management I work to elevate the operational efficiency and guest experience at one of the nation\'s premier arenas. Driven by a commitment to collaboration and mentorship, I strive to empower teams and contribute to the successful execution of large-scale events.The opening of three arenas in my career as well as supporting the opening of five others provide experience that has enabled me to function successfully as a leader in the presence of stress and adversity.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Operations Assistant General Manager

   Climate Pledge Arena

   Nov 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Trinity-Pawling School

  College Preparatory

  1982 — 1984

• Northeastern University

  BS, Physical Education

  1984 — 1989

Skills

• Advertising
• Budgets
• Business Development
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Volunteer Management
• New Business Development
• Sponsorship Sales
• Coaching
• Entertainment
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Sponsorship Activation
• Sales
• Television
• Event Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Event Planning
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Hospitality
• Professional Sports
• Account Management
• Customer Service
• Contract Negotiation
• Marketing Communications
• Sports Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Broadcast
• Ticket Sales
• Leadership
• Sports
• Team Building
• Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations