Danielle Finnerty

As a Ticket Sales Executive for the Chicago Bulls, I strive in adding value to individuals and businesses. I create outstanding experiences by adapting to my clients' interests and preferences. Today's motto: Relationship building. It is a key factor in building trust, providing exceptional customer service, and generating additional revenue.

•Solicited and marketed season and suite ticket business along with incoming requests by phone •Developed and managed community relations engagements and events •Administrated the Chicago Community Trust's worldwide event; On The Table at Sears Centre Arena

•Solicited and marketed season and group ticket business along with incoming requests by phone •Sold 101 full season seats, generating over $300,621 •Sold 1,539 group seats, generating over $99,385 •Provided exceptional customer service, while developing new relationships •Assisted in Corporate Sponsorship, Game Entertainment, Community Relations, Public Relations, Digital, and the Ticketing departments during special events and games

•Primary media contact for Illinois State’s Women’s Gymnastics program •Organized and led ISU Gymnastics home meets for Athletics Communications •Created, wrote and edited the 2015 gymnastics media guide •Wrote weekly nominations for Midwest Independent Conference •Worked with local media to coordinate interview requests •Crafted Redbird Magazine feature stories and programs •Facilitated game day operations for football, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men and women’s basketball

•Fundraising Chair •Coordinated and executed fundraisers for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago White Sox on Illinois State’s campus •Managed 74 committee members to work the table raising $1,244.57

•Created monthly newsletter •Aided in event planning •Assisted under the Executive Director

•Panhellenic Delegate of ZTA’s Executive Board; Spokeswoman •Participated in philanthropy events and community service •Arranged a 5K fundraising event for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, resulted in $15,000 for the cause

•Coordinated five Redbird RB4L Letterwinner Alumni Reunions from selecting database ranges, designed invitations, coordinated facilities, media communications and operations, ordered catering and provided first-class customer service to attendees •Organized internal events such as Annual All Department Staff meeting for 300+ employees holiday party •Organized external events such as Hancock Football Stadium Dedication

•Researched future artists for the center •Planned a three-day Taylor 2 Dance Company visit throughout Bloomington •Fostered community engagement

•Distributed promotional materials throughout the community •Managed the mascot’s social media accounts •Interacted with fans during home games through programs and raffles