Director
Global Team Events
Cedar Knolls, Nj
Directly responsible for the creation, management and growth of a new sports event management company, overseeing the end-to-end management of a large portfolio of 50+ sporting events on a national, regional and local scaleCurrent events include sport-driven experiential marketing events, college showcase soccer tournaments, high-profile coach education events and corporate hospitality events.Clients include collegiate institutions, the MLS Professional Referee Organization, The National Guard, Chevrolet, English Premier League Club, West Bromwich Albion and Prozone Sports Responsible for the management of an operational and marketing budgets. Create and manage expense projections for individual events and oversee the effective allocation of resources to ensure events are executed within budget. Secure applicable vendors, sponsors and external partners to enhance the experience for participants, spectators and staff along with ensuring maximum profitability of each event.Directly responsible for the hiring, management and professional development of full-time managers, part-time event support staff and internship positions.Secure contacts with transport and accommodation companies for all events locally, nationally and internationally.Ensure that all events are in compliance with local regulations and specific completion rules and regulations where applicable.Creation and implementation of thorough risk management assessments and policies for each event.