Doug West Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

◾ Directed the planning, implementation, and management of operations and projects, including logistics, budgeting, procurement, talent management, vendor operations, and facilities management, for a $3.9B organization.◾ Oversaw football operations for the team to win six AFC South Division Championships.◾ Led the department to be named the NFL Travel Director of the Year (2018).◾ Recognized for designing strategic and creative solutions that ensured ongoing operations, synergy between departments, and 100% player participation throughout critical and emerging events.◾ Served as the primary point of contact between the NFL and the team on gamedays.◾ Formulated plans to share the use of a 1.9MM square foot multipurpose stadium as a primary football operation representative for the NRG stadium tri-party and key point of contact for non-Houston Texans event activities in NRG stadium◾ Organized domestic/international logistics/travel for games, off-season programs, training/mini camps, and practices, including regular season game in Mexico City and Houston Texans training camp (250+ participants) at The Greenbrier: White Sulphur Springs, WV (2017/2018)◾ Managed purchasing activities to secure critical resources (supplies, equipment, facilities management services, lodging, and transportation) for the football operations business segment.◾ Planned and administered an $8MM budget (CAPEX/OPEX).◾ Directed multimillion-dollar facilities management operations/projects, both with contractors and the property management company. Highlights Includedo Turf Replacement Projects at the Houston Texans Methodist Training Center and NRG Stadiumo Two Complete Transformations of the Houston Texans Weight Roomo Entire Overhaul of the Texans Sports Performance Caféo Multiple Meeting and Office Space Remodels, Upgrades, and Enhancements◾ Hired, managed, and led a team of business management and administrative professionals.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

◾ Expanded the market share of the $1.89B American footwear and apparel company by securing and retaining endorsement contracts and partnerships with NFL and MLB players.◾ Recruited, signed, and closed 250+ NFL Players, including highly recognized athletes, to footwear and glove endorsement agreements.◾ Named as the account executive and key point of contact for 15 NFL Teams.◾ Generated awareness and excitement of new products to players/teams west of the Mississippi by showcasing their advantages and benefits while gaining feedback/intelligence on the performance of current products.◾ Minimized risks of lost endorsements by proactively communicating product issues to equipment managers/athletic trainers and serving as the conduit to formulate customized solutions that met the individual needs of each athlete.

Greater Denver Area

◾ Oversaw the purchasing, maintenance, and reconditioning of football equipment and apparel inventories for the Denver Broncos Football Club while managing/administering a $600K budget.◾ Coordinated logistics to transport equipment, training, supplies, and video equipment for domestic/ international training camps, mini camps, games, off-season programs, and practices. Highlights Includedo Super Bowl XXXII and Super Bowl XXXIII Championshipso Preseason Games in Barcelona, Tokyo, Mexico City, and Sydney◾ Steered the project to transition the paper-based inventory management process to an electronic system in partnership with IT. The new system was recognized for improving inventory analysis operations and resource planning/tracking accuracy levels while capturing time savings for the department.◾ Captured hundreds of thousands of dollars in cost savings for the organization by leading the initiative to convert 90% of the team’s laundry services to an in-house operation, drastically reducing the need for third-party laundry providers.◾ Tapped as a member of the both the NFL Properties Advisory Committee and the Riddell Advisory Board.◾ Sourced and secured best-in-class football equipment, products, apparel, and services for the organization. vetted and secured partnerships with third-party vendors/suppliers (licensed/unlicensed), negotiated favorable terms, assessed vendor performance/contractual compliance, and initiated changes as needed.◾ Forecasted and tracked the usage of inventories, coordinated repairs, and scheduled/performed preventative maintenance to meet the evolving needs of the operation (both in-season and off-season), minimize risks of shortages, and ensure ongoing and uninterrupted operations.◾ Professionally fit players for helmets, shoulder pads, game/practice uniforms, footwear, gloves, and other protective equipment.