2181 Ghents Road,
Schenectady, NY 12306
518.300.6689 michael.cimino02@cortland.edu
March 28, 2015
Andy Elisburg, Senior Vice President
Basketball Operations/General Manager
Miami Heat
601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL. 33132
Dear Mr. Elisburg:
I am submitting to you an application for a Premium Service Intern as identified in Teamwork
Online. I am also interested in other available internships within your organization.
I am a senior at the State University of New York at Cortland obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management. This internship will fulfill my degree requirements. I am also completing my
Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration from Hudson Valley Community College in
Troy, NY.
I believe my completed course work to date (e.g., Sport Event Management, Strategic Sport
Management, Event Practicum, and Sport Marketing) has provided me with an in-depth knowledge and a varied background to successfully meet the requirements of this position.
In addition, my passion for the sport will be an asset to your organization. I have field experience working various sporting events for SUNY Cortland; selling tickets, providing security at athletic events and working the scorer’s table as part of game official’s crew. I am also a recruiter for the athletic event promotions group, The Red Army, the university’s student support group.
I am a motivated student, anxious for the opportunity to obtain hands on experience in preparation for a full-time position in the Sport Management Industry. Attached is my resume to this application for your review and consideration.
My knowledge and passion for the sport of basketball, as well as my personality, is what will set me apart from others and make me an outstanding addition to your organization.
I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Michael Cimino

2181 Ghents Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
518.300.6689 michael.cimino02@cortland.edu
Bachelor of Science: State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY
Major: Sport Management
Associate of Science: Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
Major: Business Administration
Spring 2015
Spring 2013
Assistant Event Manager: SUNY Cortland Athletics, Cortland, NY Fall 2013-Spring 2015
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Over 80 hours of on-field/court experience in planning/organizing Cortland Athletic events
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Involved in ticket sales, security, statistics for football, basketball, soccer, baseball/softball
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Created strong connections with various people involved in SUNY Cortland Athletics Department
Spring 2015 Recruiter for Promotions Group: SUNY Cortland Red Army, Cortland, NY
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Recruit students to attend home/away games to cheer on and support Cortland Athletics
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Develop/implement recruiting strategies and halftime promotion
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Promote Cortland Athletics to students through flyers, social media, communication
Sport Management Club: SUNY Cortland Club, Cortland, NY Fall 2013-Spring 2015
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Advertise sporting events and work with other clubs
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Participate at open houses and programs by talking to students about Sport Management at Cortland
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Plan and organize trips to sporting events including; MLB, NBA, MLS games
Laborer: Rotterdam Highway Department- Rotterdam, NY
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Town Laborer; pick up leaf bags, assist with water main breaks, pave roads
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Work as a team to complete various tasks in a timely manner
Summers 2012-2014
Busboy: Glen Sanders Mansion- Scotia, NY Summer 2009-Summer 2011
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Catered weddings, banquets, parties, served food and drinks to guests, set-up, take-down of all events
Delta Chi Fraternity: SUNY Cortland Chapter
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Philanthropy - The V-Foundation
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Give back to the community - volunteer work every semester at various places
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Fundraising and Social Media Chair
Business and Marketing Award presented by Capital Region Suburban Scholastic Council
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Self- motivated and willing to relocate
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Experience in technological programs including; Microsoft Office, Adobe, Dartfish
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Eager and willing to learn
Fall 2013- Present
June 2011