1. Robert T. Leahy
104 Saratoga Lane, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085
(856) 294-9599 home (610) 909-4217 cell  leahyeight@aol.com
Management Executive
Over 22 years of experience in all areas of management and development. Highly competitive, passionate,
persuasive and articulate, able to achieve results others believed to be impossible. Experienced in
management, marketing, public relations, human resources and customer service.
Demonstrated successful record in:
 Employee Management, Staff Training and Development
 Inventory Control, Loss Prevention
 Customer Relations
 Marketing and Advertising
 The Planning of Store Openings, Closings and Relocations
 Special Events Planning and Execution
 Product Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STRATEGIC SPORTS MARKETING 2011 - present
Athlete Relations/Events Manager
 Specializing in the planning and development of over 300 public and private appearances of
professional athletes.
 Direct and oversee all aspects of the autograph pavilion as well as the back room of the
Philadelphia Sports Card and Memorabilia Show (3 times a year as well as being the biggest show
on the East Coast)
 Negotiate athlete appearance contracts.
 Maintain relationships between the company and athletes and other entertainment personalities.
 Manage all signing sessions ensuring that all necessary product and personnel are coordinated for a
successful event.
 Create custom sales proposals for wholesale pricing and merchandise made available to both local
and national vendors.
INDEPENDENT SPORTS MARKETING CONSULTANT 2009 – 2011
 Contract basis work specializing in all areas of Sports Management and Athlete Relations
(Strategic Sports Marketing, Sports Vault, AB Sports, MAB Sports, Fanatics, 1st
& Goal Sports,
Brian Dawkins, Otho Davis Foundation, Michael Barkann Foundation, 4 Leaf Sports)
BC SPORTS COLLECTIBLES 1996 - 2009
Quickly accelerated through the management ranks based on proven success in all areas of Store and
Employee Management.
District Manager, 2005 - 2009
 Responsible for the Store Operation of 15 locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and
Florida.
 Managed all areas of store operations including: hiring, training, merchandising, banking, shipping
& receiving, loss prevention as well as customer service and retention.

2. Robert T. Leahy
Results-focused Management Professional
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 Represented the company at numerous professional events and management meetings.
 Planned and executed over 200+ Professional Athlete and Celebrity Appearances.
 Responsible for the analysis and communication of regional sales trends.
 Store Merchandising and training Store Managers in professional merchandising techniques.
 Collaborated with Senior Management to establish strategic business initiatives.
 Coordinated Marketing and Product Placement at Auction Fundraising Events.
 Drafted a training manual for Store Managers.
 Reported directly to the President of the Company.
 Ensure that all budgets and sales goals are met.
 Assist in the development of all marketing campaigns and promotions
 Responsible for the development and implementation of the Auction Division of the company.
This division generated additional revenue and customer loyalty through its generous incentives for
non-profit organizations.
Area Manager, 2002-2005
Store Manager, 1996-2002
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Communication and Marketing/Minor Physical Education
Eastern University, St. David’s, PA
Income History, Professional and Personal References Available Upon Request.