Desert Sharks Triathlon Club - Marketing Coordinator


Club Marketing Coordinator NAME: Bill Hirstius OFFICER POSITION: Marketing/PR HOMETOWN: Dallas , Texas FAMILY: My wife of 12 years, Charlotte and the two boys. Cullen (6 yrs) and Grayson (4 yrs) I also have two dogs that keep things interesting with their magic trick of making food disappear from the kitchen. Petie (Beagle 14 yrs) and Noble (Chocolate Lab 3 yrs) OCCUPATION: Account manager for a semiconductor manufacturer’s rep company AVERAGE WEEKLY TRAINING: 20 – 25 hrs per week FAVORITE WORKOUT(S): Cycling and bricks. OW swims at East Canyon with the Sharks FAVORITE/MEMORABLE RACE(S): 2007 Echo Tri. This is the largest open water swim I had been in to date. The sprint wave ran into the Oly wave on their second lap and it was sheer chaos. I did not realize you could get sea sick while swimming but I got very close to having some issues. J I calmed down after the first buoy and everyone spread out but my swim time was trashed by then. CURRENT TRIATHLON GOAL(S): HIM in Boise and HIM (Halfmax) in Vegas for the club championships WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO COMPETE AND TRAIN: have always been competitive (football, tennis, soccer, motorcycle racing, cycling). I have cut back on the motorcycles so this is a new outlet. It is a unique sport that allows you to compete against individuals in the race as well as yourself. I want to constantly improve myself and see what place that may get me in any given race. If I have given it my all and can finish unhurt I consider the race a success. PERSONAL RECORDS: Sprint - Xango Echo - 1:21.46 Duathlon - Sunrise Du (International Distance)- 2:20.41 DESERT SHARKS MARKETING/PR COORDINATOR DUTIES -Develops annual sponsorship plan to support club activities and objectives for the year. -Promotes the benefits of club sponsorship to area businesses and retailers who view Triathlon and Multisport athletes as a target audience and potential customers. Solicits funds to form a sponsorship "contract" between area businesses and the club. -Leads development of club clothing and other merchandise to promote the club in the community. Develops relationship with vendors and coordinates an organized merchandise sale with club members.		USAT SANCTIONED CLUB CLUB SPONSORS CLUB VENDORS SPECIAL THANKS



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