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Head of Scouting for international, domestic, and U-18 players for the new expansion NWSL team Bay FC. Utilize data analytics, video, and in-person review to create a holistic scouting process. Work with agents and key stakeholders to attain viability of transfer completion. Assist and advise on player contract, salary cap management, and allocation fund strategy.

-Player recruitment lead using advanced data analytics for USL Championship and NWSL teams-Salary Cap Management for NWSL (2022)-Lead multiple successful transfer negotiations and player acquisitions for USL Championship and NWSL teams, including multiple league record transfers in women's football-Expertise in working with large spatiotemporal datasets in Python-Created boutique pre-match and post match analysis reports for coaching staff-Assist technical staffs with performance analysis-Oversee and maintain material club contracts including player contracts, marketing & sponsorship, and transfers

Oversaw Compliance and Closing departments, Created reports and operative analytics through our Dynamics 365 platform, Worked on Operational Process Efficiency and Optimization, Complex Commercial Contracts, Complex Commercial Lending Transactions and Closings, Complex Commercial Real Estate transactions, Federal, State, and Regulatory compliance

Counsel and Compliance Manager for a rapidly growing commercial agricultural lending company. Ensured proper handling through all of the loan steps from origination to closing and servicing, ensuring that the company was aligned with all necessary federal, state, and local regulations.