Marketing & Promotions
Apr 19, 2011 9:05:31 GMT -5
Post by Willie on Apr 19, 2011 9:05:31 GMT -5
Gazdik Named Assistant AD for Marketing & Promotions
April 19, 2011
Mark Gazdik, assistant athletic director for marketing at Southern Illinois University, has been named to a similar position at Wright State University, announced WSU director of athletics Bob Grant Tuesday.
Gazdik, who also formerly worked at Xavier University, greatly increased revenue across the board for all sports at SIU, including a 21% jump in men's basketball season tickets over the last four years. During his tenure in Carbondale, he oversaw all marketing, promotions, sales, game presentation and brand management. Gazdik also served as the Director of Licensing for SIU, managed the department's retail partnerships, oversaw the Video Services Department and was the department's day-to-day contact with Southern Illinois' multimedia partner, Saluki Sports Properties.
"We are extremely excited that Mark is joining our team," Grant said. "In an area that is paramount to our success, Mark's depth and breadth of experience will be a big plus for us. In our search process, his accomplishments at Xavier and SIU grabbed our attention."
In his new position, Gazdik will oversee all aspects of marketing and promotions including ticket sales and game atmosphere.
"In my conversations with Bob Grant, and the rest of the staff, it became clear that we have a shared vision that includes academic and athletic excellence on a national level, which makes Wright State University a very attractive place," Gazdik said. "I appreciate the opportunity to join the Raider team, and am looking forward to working with all the Wright State University students, staff, alumni, and fans to reach new heights."
A member of the Salukis' senior administration team, Gazdik also served as one of the authors of the Salukis' successful NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Grant proposal that was awarded for the 2010-11 season.
Prior to arriving at SIU, Gazdik was the Assistant Director of Marketing at Xavier University for nearly two years where he worked closely with current Raider Women's Basketball Head Coach Mike Bradbury while marketing the Musketeers' women's basketball program. Gazdik also oversaw Olympic sports programs, department community outreach, fundraisers and special events; and served as part of the corporate sales team, producer for men's basketball games, advisor to the X-treme Fans student group and adjunct professor in Xavier's Sport Administration Graduate Program.
Gazdik began his career as the Marketing Assistant at Xavier and also served as Assistant Director of Sports Marketing at the University of Delaware.
Gazdik is a 2002 graduate of Xavier University with a degree in Sport Management. He received his master's in Sport Administration from Xavier in December 2004. Mark and his wife, Stacy, have two sons, Noah and Jack.
www.wsuraiders.com/genrel/041911aaa.html
April 19, 2011
Mark Gazdik, assistant athletic director for marketing at Southern Illinois University, has been named to a similar position at Wright State University, announced WSU director of athletics Bob Grant Tuesday.
Gazdik, who also formerly worked at Xavier University, greatly increased revenue across the board for all sports at SIU, including a 21% jump in men's basketball season tickets over the last four years. During his tenure in Carbondale, he oversaw all marketing, promotions, sales, game presentation and brand management. Gazdik also served as the Director of Licensing for SIU, managed the department's retail partnerships, oversaw the Video Services Department and was the department's day-to-day contact with Southern Illinois' multimedia partner, Saluki Sports Properties.
"We are extremely excited that Mark is joining our team," Grant said. "In an area that is paramount to our success, Mark's depth and breadth of experience will be a big plus for us. In our search process, his accomplishments at Xavier and SIU grabbed our attention."
In his new position, Gazdik will oversee all aspects of marketing and promotions including ticket sales and game atmosphere.
"In my conversations with Bob Grant, and the rest of the staff, it became clear that we have a shared vision that includes academic and athletic excellence on a national level, which makes Wright State University a very attractive place," Gazdik said. "I appreciate the opportunity to join the Raider team, and am looking forward to working with all the Wright State University students, staff, alumni, and fans to reach new heights."
A member of the Salukis' senior administration team, Gazdik also served as one of the authors of the Salukis' successful NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Grant proposal that was awarded for the 2010-11 season.
Prior to arriving at SIU, Gazdik was the Assistant Director of Marketing at Xavier University for nearly two years where he worked closely with current Raider Women's Basketball Head Coach Mike Bradbury while marketing the Musketeers' women's basketball program. Gazdik also oversaw Olympic sports programs, department community outreach, fundraisers and special events; and served as part of the corporate sales team, producer for men's basketball games, advisor to the X-treme Fans student group and adjunct professor in Xavier's Sport Administration Graduate Program.
Gazdik began his career as the Marketing Assistant at Xavier and also served as Assistant Director of Sports Marketing at the University of Delaware.
Gazdik is a 2002 graduate of Xavier University with a degree in Sport Management. He received his master's in Sport Administration from Xavier in December 2004. Mark and his wife, Stacy, have two sons, Noah and Jack.
www.wsuraiders.com/genrel/041911aaa.html