RIVER SMITH
Marietta
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Operations Supervisor
Sports Promotions Group
Atlanta
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated to build and manage an Adidas Football Society pop-up retail store in Miami, FL, during the Club World Cup 2025.
- Supported visual merchandising efforts to enhance product displays and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to improve store layout for optimal customer flow.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems to process transactions and handle customer inquiries efficiently.
- Assisted in product inventory, and helped with restocking efforts to ensure maximum efficiency.
Business Development Manager
Sportsbreaks.com
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Responsible for the continued growth of sales in North America.
- In sole charge of the U.S. contact center, helping with ticket inquiries, with direct access to the booking system to amend any changes or book their package.
- Successfully added The Masters and Kentucky Derby packages to our event catalog.
- Helped grow revenue in North America from $700K (2022) to $1.3M (January–October 2024).
- Lead on-site activations for the English Premier League Summer Series 2023 in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
- Lead on-site activation for the Major League Rugby Final 2023 in Chicago, IL.
- Developed partnerships with local youth clubs and supporter groups to help provide discounts for supporters going overseas.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Sport Management
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Administration
Belmont University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Product Inventory
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Competitive
Certification
- Zoominfo Sales Certified
- Coursera Sports Marketing Certified
References
Jeremy Parkins - President, Destination Sport North America. 614-649-4795
Mike Gazziano - Director of Operations, NASA Tophat. 770-365-0905
Timeline
Retail Operations Supervisor
Sports Promotions Group
03.2025 - Current
Business Development Manager
Sportsbreaks.com
06.2022 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science in Education - Sport Management
University of Georgia
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Administration
Belmont University