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Sports Management graduate and four-year NCAA ACHA Division I hockey player with experience across NIL apparel operations, athletic branding, merchandising, partnerships, and event support. Known for clear communication, project follow-through, and building relationships with athletes, clients, and teams.…

Charles Tess

Event Visualizer, Project Manager, Brand Strategist, +2

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Sports Management graduate and four-year NCAA ACHA Division I hockey player with experience across NIL apparel operations, athletic branding, merchandising, partnerships, and event support. Known for clear communication, project follow-through, and building relationships with athletes, clients, and teams.…

Available to hire

Sports Management graduate and four-year NCAA ACHA Division I hockey player with experience across NIL apparel operations, athletic branding, merchandising, partnerships, and event support. Known for clear communication, project follow-through, and building relationships with athletes, clients, and teams.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern at Campus Ink | The NIL Store

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Supported NIL apparel sales operations for student-athletes, campus organizations, and businesses. Developed and managed outreach/prospecting marketing strategies. Managed CRM work including lead generation, tracking, follow-ups, and documentation. Guided clients through apparel selection, branding strategy, and design collaboration. Coordinated with design and production teams to ensure on-time fulfillment and quality control to improve customer satisfaction.

Ground Crew Member at White Pines Golf Club

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Executed daily facility operations and maintenance supporting hundreds of guests. Operated equipment safely while meeting strict scheduling and quality standards.

Assistant Captain / Treasurer (team leadership roles) at Western Michigan University Stallions (ACHA Division I Hockey)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025

Assistant Captain: led 30+ athletes, managing accountability and performance. Treasurer: managed team budget planning, expense tracking, and financial reporting; coordinated fundraising and community engagement events. Participated as a voting member in coaching/staff selection decisions.

Laborer / Team Lead at United Student Moving Services

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Led small teams to improve workflow efficiency and service quality. Earned promotion based on reliability, leadership, and operational accuracy.

Laborer at Western Red Cedar Pergolas

January 1, 2016 - Present

Built custom western red cedar pergolas, gazebos, and arbors. Read job specifications and bill of materials; prepared materials for each job. Assisted with marketing materials such as taking photos and soliciting client feedback, and communicated with clients to support project execution.

Youth Hockey Coach at Big Style Club

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2024

Coached and trained 100+ athletes ages 5–15 across camps and seasonal programs. Managed scheduling, staff coordination, and parent communication. Supported marketing initiatives and merchandise promotion.