Kathryn Jordan
Physical Education and Health graduate from Purdue University, West Lafayette, with MSc from Indiana University, Bloomington. Currently working at KJordan Consulting, LLC.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.KJordan-Consulting.com |
| Industries: | Entertainment, Sports |
| Skills: | Business, Management, Marketing |
| Location: | Indiana |
| Groups: | Linking Indiana |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding experts, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Growing my group, Helping friends, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Patenting my idea, Professional opportunities, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Shadowing, Trading services |
| Tags: | "creative strategies, effective tools" |
| Schools: | Indiana University System - Indiana University-Bloomington, Purdue University System - Purdue University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | KJordan Consulting, LLC, Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Owner |
| Time period: | January 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Sports and entertainment management consulting company offering assistance in the development of short- and long-term strategies, and identification of reputable resources that help teams, organizations and individuals attain personal and organizational goals. |
| Employer: | Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Vice President, Team Development/Player Programs |
| Time period: | January 2004 - December 2008 |
| Description: | NBA/WNBA franchises and event facility with two hundred-plus full-time employees. Hired as part of a new approach to initiate marketing support for the NBA team; performed a wide range of responsibilities showcasing creative and strategic strengths; held various management-level titles during tenure with responsibility for start-up and direction of numerous business sectors throughout the company’s growth including brand development, brand management, philanthropic outreach, and corporate, government and community relationship management; extensive experience in sales and marketing, promotions, game operations, special event planning and execution; merchandising (product design and buyer), negotiations, talent acquistions, media relations, advertising, player development and team building.
Promoted to Executive Offices as part of company’s strategy to exclusively focus and invest in the personal and professional development of its athletes including transitioning into professional sports and retirement; research and develop resources that give support in managing demands of NBA lifestyle; create programming, services and training to help ascertain personal and professional goals; serve as company ‘hub’ to integrate business and basketball disciplines with goal of maximizing opportunities; annually commended by NBA as a leader in the field; created and implemented league’s first intranet site for players; provided recommendations to CEO/President, President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach; assist/consult with day-to-day operations. Reported directly to CEO/President. |
| Employer: | Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Vice President of Communications |
| Time period: | January 1998 - December 2004 |
| Description: | Promoted during company restructuring to create, develop and administer new marketing component. Provide direction and supervision of Pacers Foundation, Inc., creative services, public information, internet marketing, camps & clinics, alumni relations, publications, corporate contributions, player development, advertising, facility marketing, and community relations, corporate relations, and government relations areas; developed and managed efforts in presenting the corporation’s image and message to internal and external constituents; Led agency search; Created company’s first-ever style guide, crisis communications plan, and vision statement; created communications and branding strategies; Lead company’s development of core values, business strategies and annual operating/marketing plan; Created and directed first employee volunteer program; implement first company-wide intranet site; created, developed and managed company speakers’ bureau, informational and promotional publications; supervised company internet and intranet sites content and design; directed and managed efforts of outside advertising and public relations agencies; supervised a staff of 30 employees. Report to Sr. VP of Marketing & CEO/President. |
| Employer: | Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Community Relations Director |
| Time period: | January 1986 - December 1998 |
| Description: | Promoted to structure and administer new department responsible for team’s corporate citizenship and fan relations including creation and implementation of initiatives designed to increase team and players’ community awareness, and develop and maintain partnerships across corporate, non-profit, and government sectors; composed and directed corporate philanthropic philosophy, department strategies, and operational procedures; conducted market research and facilitated integration of departments based upon findings; continued management of advertising, game ops, and promotions depts. 1985-1989 and administration of Indiana Pacemates (professional dance team) program 1983-2000; created and orchestrated personal appearances of staff and team; Founder and President of not-for-profit arm of the franchise, Pacers Foundation, Inc.; created national award winning anti-violence campaign; annually acknowledged as NBA leader in programming and philanthropic outreach;. Reported to VP of Business Operations and General Manager/President-CEO. |
| Employer: | Indiana Black Expo, Inc., Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Office Manager |
| Time period: | January 1980 - December 1983 |
| Description: | A not-for-profit organization designed to showcase African-American businesses, talent and accomplishments; grew to become one of the top ten revenue generating events in the country. Reported to the CEO/President, volunteer employment lead to full-time position. Personally founded the Indianapolis Black Expo chapter.
Sole employee responsible for the day-to-day business operations of the organization; supervision of a small, part-time staff and a host of volunteers; special events, promotions, liaison for "headline" talent; public relations, merchandising, sales, bookkeeper, design, layout and copy writing of collateral, problem-solver and expediter for participants. Developed organization's Operations Manual and contributed to first long-range Business/Marketing Plan. |
| Employer: | Clark College Training Center, Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Director of Education - Academic Dean |
| Time period: | January 1979 - December 1980 |
| Description: | Adult, vocational training center offering a wide range of business courses. Reported to Executive Director of the college.
Responsible for supervision of instructors, admin staff and maintenance crew. Approved curriculum, trained teachers, created & implemented school programs and business procedures; counseled students; reviewed and ordered Center's teaching materials. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
| Degree: | Physical Education and Health, BPE |
| University: | Indiana University System - Indiana University-Bloomington |
| Degree: | Secondary Education, MSc |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Member
Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity, Member Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Member Indiana Black Expo, Inc., Member Indianapolis Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, Founder Governor's Task Force for a Drug-Free Indiana United Way Allocations Committee, Member Pacers Foundation, Inc. Founder; Board of Directors Indianapolis Children's Bureau, Board of Directors; Advisory Board Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Board of Directors; African Amercian Council NCAA Common Grounds Committee National Black Coaches Association Advisory Board Indianapolis YWCA Board of Directors Y-ME, Indianapolis Chapter, Member Super Shootout, Inc., Board of Directors National Association of Black Females in Entertainment & Music, Member National Association of Black Sports Professionals, Member The Beckmann Theatre, Board Member, Development & Long Range Planning Committee Co-Chair Assistance League of Indianapolis, Advisory Board Madame Walker Theatre, Board of Directors, Programs Committee Chair Inauguaral Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey Mentor |
| Awards: | Outstanding Young Women of America
Sterling’s Executive Who’s Who in Sports and Entertainment Purdue University Black Caucus Leadership Award YWCA Woman of Honor Award Center for Leadership Development Directors’ Award for Community Excellence Indianapolis Chapter of Link’s Local Sports Executives Honoree Indiana Black Expo, Inc. Woman of the Year Honoree 100 Black Women, Indianapolis Chapter Woman of Excellence/Community Leadership Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Indy Hero AOL Black Profiles Who’s Who in Black Indianapolis 2004-2008 Indianapolis Star’s Top 12 Influential Women in Sports |
