Robert Mele

Robert Mele has a diverse range of work experience. Robert is currently working at SponsorUnited as the Co-Lead of Client Research (Agency). In this role, they conduct research on various clients and their sponsorship activities. Before that, Robert worked as a Client Solutions representative at the same company. Prior to joining SponsorUnited, they were a Business Solutions Intern, where they gained valuable experience in the field. Robert also has experience as a Sponsorship Scout, where they received training on different types of asset classification and attended events to gather sponsorship data.

In addition to their role at SponsorUnited, Robert has also worked for the Boston Red Sox. Robert served as a Premium Sales & Services Assistant and was a part of the Kids Crew, where they interacted with fans, supervised activities, and greeted visitors at the ballpark.

Robert also has experience in the sports industry through their work at UMass Football. Robert served as the Equipment Operations Manager, where they were responsible for maintaining and preparing equipment for the football program. Additionally, Robert worked as a Recruiting Intern for UMass Football.

Furthermore, Robert has worked as a Groundskeeper at Winchester Country Club and as an Understudy for General Body Engagement at the Association of Diversity in Sport (UMass), where they helped organize events and learned about budgeting. Overall, Robert Mele has a strong background in client research, client solutions, sponsorship scouting, sales services, equipment operations, recruiting, and event organization.

Robert Mele has a strong background in sport management. Robert attended Melrose High School from 2014 to 2018, although no degree or field of study was specified. Robert then pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst from 2018 to 2022, as well as at the University of Massachusetts Amherst during the same period.

In addition to their formal education, Robert Mele has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Robert completed a certification in Athlete Marketing Essentials: NIL Certification from Front Office Sports in December 2021. Robert also obtained a Rapsodo Baseball Pitching Certification from Rapsodo, Inc. in June 2021. Other certifications include Fenway Sports Management University from Fenway Sports Management (FSM) in December 2020, Baseball Player Development from Sports Management Worldwide in June 2020, and Salesforce Trailhead from Salesforce in April 2020. Robert Mele also completed the Sensory Inclusive 101 Training from KultureCity in May 2021. In April 2023, they obtained certifications in Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact, Decision-Making in High-Stress Situations, Hiring a Marketing Agency, and The Three Pillars of Effective Communication, all from LinkedIn.