SARAH STOA
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated employee with extensive marketing and guest experience at the colligate and professional sport level. Proven ability to create engaging fan experiences while efficiently troubleshooting issues. Skilled in organizational tasks and committed to delivering exceptional work while under pressure. Experience in custom outreach building relationships with partners.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Box Office Game Night Assistant
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minneapolis, MN
04.2025 - Current
- Assist Box Office in game night trouble shooting and resolution.
- Assist in setting up scanners and printers.
- Knowledge of AXS and Flash Sheets resolution.
- Assist with questions and last minute orders from sales reps via CRM/Teams.
- Help in fraud detection from single game sales.
Partnerships and Media Intern
National Sports Center
Blaine, MN
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Collaborated with marketing team to create social media campaigns to increase website traffic.
- Created contracts and deals with sponsors and vendors for exposure in tournaments and events.
- Sold ad space and activation opportunities to companies.
- Connected with local and state wide media to come report on our eventr and improve publicity.
- Organized sponsorships giveaways, activation logistics and event planning.
- Proficient computer skills including ability to work with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Proficient in CRM tasks
- Collaborated with other marketing staff to integrate and complement marketing strategies across multiple sales channels.
Lead Game Day Intern (Gopher Mens Hockey)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Planning and managing game day operations for various sports
- Creating and executing promotional events to enhance fan experience, boost ticket sales, and increase student attendance
- Work in office planning game sheets, sponsorship giveaways, build graphics for game promotions
- Assist with production of game via headset and press box
- Working with event staff, camera crews, and players to ensure smooth operations during game nights
Experiential Marketing Event Assistant
Minnesota Wild
Minneapolis, MN
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Represent the Minnesota wild at community events
- Create memorable experiences for fans
- Set up and tear down activations
- Assist in development, execution and planning of all fan events
- Distributing promotional materials
- Community outreach
Game Day Ambassador
Minnesota Vikings
Minneapolis, MN
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Guest Service experience
- Trouble shoot guest issues regarding season ticket benefits, complaints, ticketing
- Assist with fan photos/photo frames
- Interact with fans
- Direct fans where to go, help with ADA
- Part of creating a engaging game day experience for all fans and help give them the best experience they can
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Sports management
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2026
Post-Secondary Enrollment - undefined
Inver Hills Community College
MN05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Farmington High School
MN05.2023
Skills
- Communicating
- Writing
- Athleticism
- Organizational
- Tool Proficiency
- Customer Service
- Teamworking
- Efficient under pressure
- Proficient
- Hard Working
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language - Advanced
University of Minnesota
Timeline
Partnerships and Media Intern
National Sports Center
05.2026 - 08.2026
Game Day Ambassador
Minnesota Vikings
05.2025 - 02.2026
Box Office Game Night Assistant
Minnesota Timberwolves
04.2025 - Current
Experiential Marketing Event Assistant
Minnesota Wild
04.2025 - 04.2026
Lead Game Day Intern (Gopher Mens Hockey)
University of Minnesota
08.2024 - 05.2026
Post-Secondary Enrollment - undefined
Inver Hills Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Farmington High School
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Sports management
University of Minnesota