Natasha Volpe
About Natasha Volpe
Natasha Volpe is the Director of Merchandising Partnerships at the NBA with over 20 years of experience in marketing account management and event planning within the sports and entertainment industries.
Title and Current Role
Natasha Volpe serves as the Director, Merchandising Partnerships at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She has held this position since 2020, working out of the Greater New York City Area.
Career Journey at NBA
Natasha Volpe has an extensive career at the National Basketball Association (NBA) spanning multiple roles since 1999. She started as a Department Assistant/Marketing Specialist in Marketing Partnerships, held this role until 2002, after which she became a Senior Account Executive for Marketing Partnerships until 2008. Volpe then progressed to Senior Manager, Global Marketing Partnerships, a role she retained until 2016. From 2016 to 2020, she served as Senior Manager, Merchandising Partnerships before ascending to her current role as Director.
Previous Work Experience
Before her long tenure at the NBA, Natasha Volpe worked as an Executive Assistant to the President at Rubenstein from 1997 to 1999. Prior to that, she was a Junior Account Executive at Noelle-Elaine Media, Inc. from 1996 to 1997.
Educational Background
Natasha Volpe holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Columbia University in the City of New York, where she studied from 1993 to 1997.
Expertise and Skills
Natasha Volpe brings over 20 years of experience in marketing account management and event planning within the sports and entertainment industries. She has a proven track record of expanding strategic partnerships and developing marketing initiatives. Volpe is skilled in project management, building brand awareness, and fostering relationships with high-profile clients.