5Tips & Tricks: Assoc. Athletic Director for Facility and Event Ops. Brown University - Sean Banno

Todays Guest: Assoc. Athletic Director for Facility and Event Ops. Brown University - Sean Banno


His journey in the world of sports, events, and entertainment with a Bachelor’s degree from Johnson & Wales University. Early in his career, he worked as a Sales Manager at PSE Agency, where he sold group and season tickets for the Providence Bruins and a wide range of events at the Dunkin' Donuts Center — including Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, and the Harlem Globetrotters.Driven to deepen his expertise, he went on to earn a Master’s degree in Sport Venue and Event Management from Syracuse University. While there, he also completed internships at both Syracuse and then on to Harvard, gaining hands-on experience in the operations side of collegiate athletics.In 2018, he joined Brown University, where his career has steadily progressed. He began as Coordinator of Facilities & Operations, was promoted to Assistant Director in 2021, and in July 2024, stepped into his current position as Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities & Events.Now, he leads a team of eight full-time staff, manages major facility projects and maintenance, and serves as the event manager for football. He also oversees Ivy League and NCAA tournaments, coordinates special events, and manages both the Facilities & Operations budget and the Athletics Department’s game expense budget.Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website LinkedIn:   / athletic-career-consulting   and Instagram as well as X: @athcareerpod.5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.