 Took 19 months to build  Originally opened on December 2, 1997 as the MCI Center  In January 2006, Verizon Communications purchased MCI Inc.  Owned by Abe Pollin, from 1997 to June 2010  Pollin family sold Verizon Center to Ted Leonsis

 Sports and entertainment arena located in Washington, DC Home to:  Washington Wizards  Washington Capitals  Washington Mystics  Georgetown University men’s basketball team  Washington International Horse Show

 1,020,000 square feet  Seats 20,308 for basketball  Seats 18,506 for hockey  3 levels of suites that start just 19 rows from the playing surface (106 suites)  Consists of 6,600 tons of structural steel  Cost $260 million

 Gallery Place Metro Station in Washington, D.C. (public transportation)  In 2007, the "first true indoor high-definition LED scoreboard” was installed  An indoor basketball practice facility  10 dressing rooms  Owner’s Club, The Player’s Club, The Clubhouse  Volkswagen Theatre  Team Store  VIDA Fitness  Bang Salon

 There are 285 trash cans in the building  Years ago before the building was created high crime and prostitution took place right across the street.  Eight other businesses get their mail delivered to Verizon Center: McDonald’s, The Green Turtle, and Chipotle are only a few.  Upcoming performances by Miley, Katy, and Gaga  New Edition WILL be in the BUILDING July 20 th !

Ted Leonsis: Founder, Chairman, Majority Owner, Chief Executive Officer Dick Patrick: Vice Chairman, Chief Operating Officer President, Washington Capitals Raul Fernandez : Vice Chairman Sheila Johnson: Vice Chairman 15: Monumental Sports Partners 11: Monumental Sports Executives

Leonis serves on the board of governors for the NBA and NHL as well as the executive committee of the NHL.

 Overview:  Responsibilities: Manage each MSE brand (Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Verizon Center and Patriot Center) and its associated assets as it relates to the Partnership Marketing Manager’s portfolio of assigned accounts. Develop strong relationships with existing partners and strategically create incremental sponsorship opportunities by identifying new co-branded business opportunities and activations.  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; and a minimum of three years related experience. Minimum of three years in a marketing position with a consumer brand, agency or media property. Must be able to develop and maintain corporate relationships, with senior level managers/clients. Must have in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be highly organized with ability to multi-task. Must have strong interpersonal communication skills. Retail sales promotion or marketing experience preferred. Capable and available to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

 Analyst, Business Development  Manager, Accounts Payable  Manager, Executive Suites Sales  Manager, Partnership Marketing  Manager, Regional Sales  Segment Producer

There are a couple of reasons why I decided to go with the Verizon Center. I live 27 minutes away from this facility and never took the time to appreciate the access I have. I have been going to concerts there since it was the MCI center. In addition to that it amazes me to see how far along the area itself has developed. At one point it was considered dangerous to even go on that street. Right where the Verizon Center sits was my old hang out spot when I was growing up. Even then I never took the time to pay attention to its influence. Lastly, recently I was given a chance to meet with Ted Leonsis and his son. From this meeting I was able to gain insight in what is the “now” in the sports industry, how to score my dream job, and even mentorship from a close friend of Ted’s. The business is merely ran on people with a great vision and helping hearts.

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