MBA 640—Management Information Systems

Nick Langridge

Graduate Student

MBA 640

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Welcome!  This is the personal website of Nick Langridge. 

 

I am currently an MBA Student at James Madison University and I have used this website as my chance to get comfortable with building the basic structure of a web page.

James Madison University

Bridgeforth Stadium

MSC 0402

Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Contact Information

E-mail: langrinl@jmu.edu

                                                       

Nick Langridge

120 Sharon Street. • Harrisonburg, VA 22801

EDUCATION

 

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

 

Bachelor of Science              May, 2000                               G.P.A. 3.36

                 Major:                     Speech Communication (Public Relations)

                 Minor:                     General Business

 

Masters in Business Administration                                    Anticipated Graduation: Summer 2007

 

                 Honors:                 Dean’s List for Academic Achievement, Mr. Madison Finalist -Student leadership award

Activities:            Miller Fellowship, Centennial Sports Committee, Student Ambassadors, Vice-President for Class of 2000, President’s Cabinet, Kappa Alpha Order, Breeze Sports Writer.

EXPERIENCE

JMU Duke Club                                                                                                                                       Harrisonburg, VA

Director of The JMU Duke Club                                                                                                                       June 2003-February 2006

Managed 7-person Duke Club Annual Fund team, which raised $794,778 from 3,085 members in FY 05-06, setting an all-time Duke Club fundraising record for the third consecutive year.  Goal accomplished through personal visits, mailings, and calling programs.

Increased dollars raised by 103% from $391,437 in FY02-03 to $794,778 in FY05-06.

Oversaw the Rep System, which includes 100 volunteers across 13 active chapters of the JMU Duke Club.

Facilitated the hiring and training of Assistant Director of Athletic Development & a Development Associate twice.

Personally visited 179 donors and prospects in the 2004 Calendar Year, Duke Club staff visited over 500 members.

Prospected &/or solicited capital gifts ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 towards $10 million campaign for new Athletic Performance Center.

Supervised planning of events including the Spring Tour of socials covering 9 regions and reaching out to 800 Duke Club members & alumni, 8 annual golf tournaments, away-game tailgates and home game hospitality for football & basketball.

Served a lead role in the 2003 Basketball reseating and 2005 Football Reseating using the priority point system.

Initiated a 110% Incentive inspiring nearly 50% of current members to increase donations by 10% or more in 2004 & 2005.

Coordinated Duke Club Classic Golf Tournament with Duke Club Board members raising a record ~$30,000 in 2004.

 

JMU Duke Club                                                                                                                                       Harrisonburg, VA

Associate Director of Athletic Development                                                                             June 2002-June 2003

Managed all aspects of Athletic Annual Fund which netted a 23% increase in FY unrestricted contributions or $391,437.

Managed the Rep System which includes 85 volunteers across 12 active chapters of the JMU Duke Club.

Facilitated the hiring and training of Assistant Director of Athletic Development.

Trained both student & alumni callers in monitoring calling programs in Duke Club Chapters and at the Madison Connection.

Oversaw game day parking for football and maintained donor relations while allocating donors to appropriate lots.

 

JMU Duke Club                                                                                                                                       Harrisonburg, VA

Field Development Manager                                                                                                               July 2000-June 2002

Created representative system comprised of 58 volunteers within seven chapters covering three states including the regions of: Richmond, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Fredericksburg, Northern Valley, Baltimore, & Philadelphia.

Developed and cultivated potential & current donors with over 200 personal visits annually within seven chapters in which donations increased by $42,362.36 and the average gift increased from $91.12 to $131.81.

Planned socials, reception and golf tournaments in chapters yielding over $10,000 in support of student-athlete scholarships.

Created & advised the Student Duke Club; developed the habit of giving to Athletics within 326 students totaling $13,000.

Assisted with implementation of point priority and reseating of Bridgeforth Stadium.

 

JMU Senior Class Challenge                                                                                                         Harrisonburg, VA

Co-Chair, Class of 2000                                                                                                                         Academic Year 1999-2000

Encouraged college seniors to develop a habit of giving by soliciting donations for the 5 academic colleges and the construction of a new Alumni Center. Secured a record $125,000 in pledges and initiated a brick campaign to increase fulfillment.

 

Baltimore Orioles                                                                                                                                Baltimore, MD

Community relations intern Ballpark Tours, Baserunner & Birdkeeper                        Summer 1998 & 99

Conducted tours of Oriole Park @ Camden Yards for thousands of fans.  Worked in Press Box, Control Room, & Front Office during games.  Planned and managed events with Mascot at schools, libraries, parades and during games.

Hosted VIP’s & coordinated player appearances for pre-game. Updated former player addresses & handled donation requests.

 

SKILLS: Working knowledge of Viking, Paciolan Data Support System, and Microsoft Excel.