Post by Free Agent Fan on Jun 28, 2007 20:08:32 GMT -5
Blackbirds Name Pelham, Markakis to Fill Key Positions
Baltimore – June, 25, 2007. The Baltimore Blackbirds filled two key positions in their front office by naming Jay Pelham, Assistant Director of Corporate Operations and Nick Markakis as Senior Account Executive.
For the 2007 season Jay was the team’s Promotions and Marketing Director. As the Assistant Director of Corporate Operations, Jay will oversee marketing, sponsorships, ticket sales, and game day operations and promotions. Since beginning his career in radio almost 10 years ago, Jay has worked his way up the ladder, gaining experience in every aspect of media and marketing. He has a broad knowledge of staff management as well as event production and marketing. During his time as Promotion & Marketing Director at WCKW-FM in New Orleans, Jay became actively involved in the grassroots marketing of the New Orleans Brass (ECHL), New Orleans Zephyrs (Triple-A Baseball), and the New Orleans Hornets (NBA).
The Blackbirds also announced Nick Markakis has been promoted to Senior Account Executive. Nick was instrumental in the team’s corporate success in the 2007 season, signing a majority of the Blackbirds’ sponsors. He also was actively involved in game day operations. As the Senior Account Executive he will be responsible for the management of the Blackbirds’ Sponsorship Program. A graduate of the Community College of Baltimore County with an Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences, Nick is now completing his Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science at Towson University.
“Jay and Nick were a huge part of the organization’s off field success in 2007 and we felt it was absolutely essential to have them on board as we start planning and executing the 2008 season. Their new expanded roles will provide more opportunity for the Blackbirds to gain the benefits of their many talents,” stated Blackbirds Vice President John Wolfe.
Baltimore – June, 25, 2007. The Baltimore Blackbirds filled two key positions in their front office by naming Jay Pelham, Assistant Director of Corporate Operations and Nick Markakis as Senior Account Executive.
For the 2007 season Jay was the team’s Promotions and Marketing Director. As the Assistant Director of Corporate Operations, Jay will oversee marketing, sponsorships, ticket sales, and game day operations and promotions. Since beginning his career in radio almost 10 years ago, Jay has worked his way up the ladder, gaining experience in every aspect of media and marketing. He has a broad knowledge of staff management as well as event production and marketing. During his time as Promotion & Marketing Director at WCKW-FM in New Orleans, Jay became actively involved in the grassroots marketing of the New Orleans Brass (ECHL), New Orleans Zephyrs (Triple-A Baseball), and the New Orleans Hornets (NBA).
The Blackbirds also announced Nick Markakis has been promoted to Senior Account Executive. Nick was instrumental in the team’s corporate success in the 2007 season, signing a majority of the Blackbirds’ sponsors. He also was actively involved in game day operations. As the Senior Account Executive he will be responsible for the management of the Blackbirds’ Sponsorship Program. A graduate of the Community College of Baltimore County with an Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences, Nick is now completing his Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science at Towson University.
“Jay and Nick were a huge part of the organization’s off field success in 2007 and we felt it was absolutely essential to have them on board as we start planning and executing the 2008 season. Their new expanded roles will provide more opportunity for the Blackbirds to gain the benefits of their many talents,” stated Blackbirds Vice President John Wolfe.