Bryan K. Thompson bthomp11@gmail.com

 

Emerging leader in Sports Management & Development landscape with strong experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan through various consulting projects. Passionate for a career in Athletic Facility Development and enhancing the relationship with Athletic Department Donors. Education University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI 2012 – Fall 2014 Candidate M.A. in Sport Management; School of Kinesiology Strong Emphasis in Real Estate Development from Taubman College School of Architecture & Urban Planning West Virginia University – Morgantown, WV 2008 - 2012 B.S. in Sports Management from College of Physical Activity & Sport Sciences (CPASS) Double Minor: Business Administration and Communications Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School – Philadelphia, PA 2004 - 2008 Work & Research Experience Director of Research Analysis – Michigan Hall of Fame Sept. 2013 – 2014 Contracted by the Michigan Hall of Fame committee to conduct market research and feasibility analysis & modeling for its corporate facility relocation in Southeastern Michigan. Graduate Research Assistant – Ann Arbor. MI Sept. 2012 – 2014 Research Assistant for Dr. Mark S. Rosentraub The Bruce and Joan Bickner Endowed Professor of Sports Management Responsibilities Include: Assisting in Research Analysis for Various Sport Real Estate Development Projects Include: Green Bay Packers (Ancillary Development Opportunities Market Research) & Mega-Event Center for UNLV (Geographic Consumer Market Share Analysis) University of Michigan Football – Ann Arbor, MI 2012 – June 2013 Intern for Associate Athletic Director Michael Vollmar Responsibilities: Assisted in the Day-to-Day Operations and Off – Season Recruiting Projects Include: Travel Arrangements and Itinerary for UofM Football Team & Conducted Operational Research Information for All Schools in BCS Conference and Facility Operations Nate Smith Basketball School LLC – Morgantown, WV May - August 2011 Intern: Public Relations, Marketing & Fundraising Responsibilities Include: Establishing Social Media Presence for Basketball School; Responsible for Coordination and Operations of Golf Tournament Fundraiser

West Virginia University Athletic Department - Morgantown, WV May - August 2011 Intern for Associate Athletic Director Terri Howes Responsibilities Include: Creating comprehensive Database for WVU Athletic Hall of Fame; Database will enable 12-person HOF Committee to readily access and identify. References Mike Vollmar , Sr. Associate AD. Football Administration , mike.vollmar@utk.edu, 865-567-6623 Dr. Mark Rosentraub , Professor at University of Michigan , msrosen@umich.edu, 734-647-1309 Michael Cantor , Project Manager at Sterling Equities , michaelbcantor@gmail.com, 585-507-5015