October 17, 2013

Oracle Team USA Brand Manager

Before starting risingT, I worked for ORACLE TEAM USA from 2012 to 2013. I assisted them in my hometown of Newport during the AC World Series in June 2012 then moved to San Francisco a few weeks later to complete the 34th America's Cup. I was part of the Marketing and Communications Team and I […]

Before starting risingT, I worked for ORACLE TEAM USA from 2012 to 2013. I assisted them in my hometown of Newport during the AC World Series in June 2012 then moved to San Francisco a few weeks later to complete the 34th America's Cup.

I was part of the Marketing and Communications Team and I wore a lot of hats from support boat driver and graphic designer to clothing manager and social media content creator but the main goal of my job was to support the whole the team and our sponsors get the most out of their time in the Cup.
I learned working for them that: First, it never hurts to ask. Then, let your work ethic speak louder than your words. After I worked with OTUSA in Newport, I called them up and asked for job in San Francisco and I was told I could have it if I got there. Then I flew out there and showed up every day early and worked late. I was the newest member of the team with sometimes not the best duties but I was part of a team. Knowing your place on the team and working hard doesn't go unrecognized.

A few of the portfolio peices I did for them: