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Jason Buckner
Account Executive, Learfield Sports
Location: Iowa City, IA United States
Joined: Sep 2nd, 2008

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My Interview Question

What will your impact be on the world?

Website:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncbuckner

Education (request update)

Indiana Univ class of 2003

Undergrad Major:

High School: Irving MacArthur in Irving, TX class of 1998

Experience

I currently work with Learfield Sports as Account Executive
I have 6 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.

Account Executive | Hawkeye Sports Properties & BCA Sports Properties
From October 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Consulted regional businesses and created multimedia solutions, managed 32 corporate accounts responsible for $350,000 of corporate sponsorships.

Member | 100 Black Men of Louisville
From January 2004 to December 2007 • 3 year(s)
Mentored Central High School and University of Louisville students through MAC Scholars Program and Collegiate 100.

Social Chair | Louisville Urban League Young Professionals
From January 2004 to December 2006 • 2 year(s)
Organized networking events and fundraisers, resulting in 60% membership increase from 40 to 65 paid members in one quarter.

Assistant Director- Cardinal Athletic Fund/ Marketing | University of Louisville Athletics
From May 2004 to August 2006 • 2 year(s)
Developed football group sales program, sold over 13,000 tickets in year two and managed over 30 corporate group leaders.

Territory Sales Manager | Philip Morris USA
From October 2003 to May 2004 • 1 year(s)
Developed and maintained partnerships in 150+ retail outlets to assist business objectives while increasing PM USA's brand share.

Intern for Associate Athletic Director of Business Operations | Indiana University Athletics Department
From January 2002 to May 2003 • 1 year(s)
Compiled budget reports, maintained business relationships with vendors, and created invoicing system for Athletic Department.

Co-Manager/ Director of Sales | The Insulation Specialists, LLC
From June 2002 to August 2002 • 0 year(s)
Developed and implemented new business proposal for struggling company, leading to first profitable quarter in 3 years.

Intern | Indiana University Sports Properties/ Learfield Communications
From January 2000 to December 2001 • 1 year(s)
Active host for corporate hospitality tents and created interactive contests for corporate sponsors during game breaks.

Manager | Indiana University Men's Basketball
From January 1998 to December 1999 • 1 year(s)
Compiled and organized scouting tapes for Coach Bob Knight and aided in preparation for basketball sporting events.

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