JOSEPH C. VAGNIER [email protected]• 614-975-8362 Permanent Address Campus Address 4161 Railton Street 30 ½ North Court Street Hilliard, OH 43026 Athens, OH 45701

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS

EDUCATION University Athens, Ohio • GPA: 3.97/4.00 • Graduation: May 2016 Dual Major: Marketing and Sports Management • Deans List 6/6 Semesters • Gateway Scholarship

CREDENTIALS Intern, Athletics Ticket Office, Ohio University Research Associate, Center for Sports Administration, Ohio University Accounting Assistant, Office of the President, Executive Vice President and Provost, Ohio University Volunteer, Athens Sandlot League, Athens, OH

AFFILIATIONS Member, Sigma Alpha Sigma Mu- Professional Sports Management Fraternity, Ohio University Founding Member, Phi Chi Theta Professional Business Fraternity, Ohio University Member, Sports Business Association, Ohio University Member, National Society of Leadership and Success

EXPERIENCE

COLUMBUS CREW SC Columbus, OH May 2015 – August 2015 Ticket Sales Intern Generated leads for the account executives and prospected potential leads. Processed ticket orders utilizing Archtics ticketing software. Created will call templates and assigned ticket packages for large group sales. Worked game days ensuring the ultimate customer experience, especially large groups and pregame activities

MARKETING INDEPENDENT STUDY Athens, OH January 2015 - Present Worked with a group of six students to brainstorm potential student run non-profit business to start on campus. Nailed down one option and worked to start the business by conducting external analyses and feasibility studies. Created marketing plan and relative strategy and timeline required to start the company – which is a bracelet made by poor women in Appalachia and all the proceeds goes back to the company named Good Works.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST Athens, OH August 2015 - Present Accounting Assistant Maintain the Operating Accounts of Ohio University, Grant Accounting and the Ohio University Foundation. Will undergo training on Oracle’s online financial system and serve as an integral part of Ohio University. Gain an understanding of the internal processing of a large university accounting system.

THE Columbus, OH April 2014 – August 2014 Intern Contacted flex plan ticket holders to help them select package games. Responsible for Will Call office on game days. Involved in the planning and organization of the set up on game days. Researched target companies to identify contacts and related information for ticket sales presentations and sponsorship proposals. Worked marketing booth at specific events focused on promoting the Machine brand. Ensured customer satisfaction while handling problems in a fast–paced environment on game days.

OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE Athens, OH August 2014 – April 2015 Ticket Operations Intern Assist in the processing, printing and distribution of season, group and individual game tickets. Service and interact with customers on a regular basis to help resolve ticketing questions and concerns. Assist in the generation of reports based on promotions, sales, and inventory. Supervise groups of 5-10 volunteers on game days. Ensure customer satisfaction with all facets of the fan experience on game days. Manage main ticket office on game days at Peden Stadium and the Convocation Center.

CENTER FOR SPORTS ADMINISTRATION ~ Ohio University ~ Athens, OH August 2014 – April 2015 Research Associate Research different topics to assist the department chair with a textbook project. Coordinate the schedule of the Sports Management department chair. Maintain all activities of department office. NHL ALL WEEKEND Columbus, OH January 2015 – January 2015 Fan Fair Ambassador

Assisted in putting on the 2015 NHL All Star Fan Fair in Columbus. Performed tasks such as working the autograph stage and working the games area. Ensured customer satisfaction while handling problems in a fast–paced environment. Collaborated with other workers to complete tasks and ensure efficient completion of tasks.

SPORTS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ~ Ohio University ~ Athens, OH September 2013 – December 2013 RESETN Bradley Allen Memorial Tournament Coordinated game day registration for the Bradley Allen Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament as the director of sales and registration. Organized the volunteer effort, delegating responsibilities and coordinating game day operations.

SOUTHERN OHIO COPPERHEADS Athens, OH September 2013 – December 2013 Marketing Task Force Collaborated with other task force members on most effective method of marketing team. Researched different media and markets that could be used to raise awareness for the team.

SIGMA ALPHA SIGMA MU Athens, OH March 2014 – Present Active Member Participated in the first national professional Sports Management fraternity. Collaborated with other members to plan the details of fraternity events. Refined business acumen by developing professional skills necessary for sports industry.

PHI CHI THETA, Professional Business Fraternity Athens, OH September 2012 – Present Fundraising Committee Collaborated with other members to plan various fundraising events. Participated in and managed numerous fundraising events. Developed essential professional skills through participation in resume building and interviewing exercises. Operated effectively in a group of 35 pledges to gain access to the business fraternity.

ATHENS SANDLOT BASEBALL LEAGUE March, 2015 – June, 2015 Volunteer Coached a 10U baseball team. Taught them the game of baseball while emphasizing life lessons such as hard work, being a member of a team, and perseverance.