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•	Plan and execute gameday operations for every New York Jets home game and events
•	Contribute to video board programming to maximize gameday exposure for the New York Jets and other key sponsors
•	Handle and manage vendor relationships for both gameday and special events
•	Maintain constant communication with MetLife Stadium staff to ensure all gameday and event information is executed 
•	Coordinate with corporate sponsorship team to facilitate and procure promotional giveaways at home games and other major New York Jets events 
•	Liaison for all large format event graphics with a budget totaling $250,000
•	Maximize fan engagement throughout the season over 8 major events with a yearly budget of $650,000
•	Helped to develop the branding and provide business support for the New York Jets Aviators Drumline and the New York Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders
•	Key contributor to the “greening” of MetLife Stadium by conceptualizing a consistent theme throughout the building despite having a multi-team stadium
-	 Artwork for entry plaza, concourses, and all suite levels  
-	 Revamping stadium wall wrap
•	Held significant role in pre and post-game productions of Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014
•	Accountable for hiring, training, scheduling, and delegating responsibilities for 90+ Events Staff
•	Maintain a database and act as the direct contact for 200+ New York Jets Alumni 
•	Utilize networks to secure gameday entertainment for every home game 
•	Distribute and manage gameday credentials and parking passes

A typical game-day would involve arriving at MetLife Stadium hours before the gates open, having a team meeting to get the day's agenda. Setting up furniture for fans to sit in the concourse, going over and setting up all the events that are going to be run during the game, and having on field rehearsal for certain aspect of the game. I have learned what goes into the behind the scenes of how a professional sporting event is run on a day-to-day basis. Gaining this experience has further increased my interest in working for a professional sports team, specifically in the Events Department. The managers and co-workers I have come in contact with over the past 2 seasons, have become very close to me and I talk to them everyday, and have learned a lot about them all individually. The hardest part of this job would probably the early mornings and late evenings for events or game-days, as well as long days on my feet. Also, knowing that the games are televised, making sure you stick to the right timing is very important. Although, this might be the hardest part, the most enjoyable aspect of working for the New York Jets is the fun and learning experience that I have gained, as well as getting to meet new people as well as having a chance to watch the games from the sidelines.

The New York Jets were a tremendous opportunity that turned into an incredible place to work and develop. Learning first and foremost that relationships and reputation are paramount, the Jets provided a variety of other lessons against a unique backdrop.

I've a had a variety of direct reports at the Jets. Each one was unique and taught me different parts of how to be a professional. These were lessons that have shaped me. I learned to appreciate the why, perhaps more than the what, as people I respected for their passion and work-ethic, attacked their work each day with a consistency and a drive that I could not ignore.

This industry is changing. New technology has led to new rules and has forced a new way of looking at things. My struggle came from a climate of continually looking at things the way they have always been looked at, not taking into account the change in climate.

In all, I would not change my time at the Jets for anything. The good and the bad have shaped me into someone I am proud of, as an employee and more as a person. Lessons learned there will stay with me for a long time.

Working for the Jets was a seasonal internship and we worked home games only. I would arrive at the coffee shop outside the gates at 8 am on game days and drive in with fellow interns. We had morning meetings in different parts of the stadium and talk about what was to be expected that day at the game. What the entertainment was for half time, what celebrities were in attendance and who our alumni's were for the signings that seasonal ticket holders could get autographs from. From there we would disperse and I would work in the Club levels with fans from the opposing teams who were guests of the players or purchased the seats. The hardest part of the job was trying to keep the fans upbeat when the home team was losing. I  did like going to the stadium and people watching.

As every NFL team is, this was a very cut-throat work environment that ended because of an injury.  This type of job really set me up for the future, and it taught me how to deal with adversity even more than my previous employers had taught me.  The hardest part of the job was not knowing what the team's plan was for me.  The best part of the job were the benefits that came with being a professional athlete.  It was not a friendly workplace culture.  I learned to not take any day for granted, and learned to accept that I could only control the effort I put forward.

- Typical day at work was pounding the phones trying to tell tickets
- I learned how to deal with people in escalating situations
- Good management, training was in depth and tough
- Great co-workers, still friends to this day
- The hardest part of my job was working with angry fans
- The most enjoyable part of my job was building relationships with co-workers and walking by the Vince Lombardi Trophy every day

My experience with the Jets was amazing. Really allowed me to do what I wanted to do as an intern and actually gave me assignments that had to with strategy. I was able to present a project to the President of the organization as an intern, which is foreign to many other larger businesses. Great perks as well with practically free breakfast and lunch.

I really enjoy my time working with the Jets but the pay for the type of jobs that we do and the long days of work is not fair in my opinion. They also do not feed us for long days of work and if they do than it is rare. We do however get a $15 MetLife card to spend on food for game days. For other events however it is rare that we get food.

The hours vary depending on the days one works. I learned that you have to be on your p's and q's because people are always watching you. The management is pretty much on a schedule. The co-workers are awesome. The hardest part of the job is not knowing what to do next at events. The most enjoyable part is getting to watch games and see players up close.

- Long hours (But I enjoy being around the sport so I had no issues)
- Learn how an NFL organization operates
- Management communicates well with staff
- Staff is friendly and always have a smile on their faces
- I enjoyed walking by the Super Bowl trophy everyday and working for a professional sports team

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