Kellie Cavalier Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Strategic consultant to the sports industry assisting companies in developing new businesses and events.

Newport, Rhode Island

• Responsible for creating and developing the structure that allows 11th Hour Racing's staff and programs to thrive including:
• Develop and monitor annual budget of $18,000,000
• Drive contract development and execution for multi-year relationships valued between $10,000 and $35,000,000
• Guide internal process building and strategic planning functions
• Execute all hiring efforts; develop and implement inaugural intern program; supervise administrative support staff
• Centralize evaluation efforts for grant making and sponsorship functions

Greater Denver Area

Built and managed cross-departmental/organizational leadership teams and directed multi-year departmental strategic planning processes, including future major event bids, as part of a partially-owned subsidiary (Rugby International Marketing) focused on commercializing the sport in the United States.Served as Venue Manager for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018.

Directed all aspects of planning for domestic international events including Men's National Team home matches, international Rugby Sevens tournaments, Olympic Qualifiers and more. Managed venue/city selection, vendor contracting, and on the ground logistics for all events. Planned and operationalized marketing, broadcast, ticketing, and merchandise.

Responsible for pre-event logistical planning and the execution of match-day operations for USA Rugby hosted and sanctioned events. Execute event venue operations including accreditation, ticketing, sponsor activation, broadcast, facilities management and technical competition requirements. Support incoming international teams by providing team services.

Planned and executed open and elite camps, and over 20 team assemblies including domestic and international travel. Required regular interaction with the USOC staff at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista and coordination with host unions and IRB staff to successfully plan for team participation in international tournaments. Other duties involved.

London, United Kingdom

Managed internal team operations including staff scheduling for duration of London 2012. Planned ground transportation and meet and greet for VIP guests including for three turn days. Worked with client to fully understand needs and provide appropriate staff training in order to execute exemplary service.

Cortland, NY

Provided administrative support for Sport Management Department while working with undergraduate students. Sourced and publicized internship opportunities for undergraduates and assisted students in their search for placements required for degree completion. Additionally, taught undergraduate classes on working in the sports industry, professional.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Progressed from assistant to the COO to serving as an integral part of the Event Operations team. Developed system for tracking all event related documents and payments and handled procurement for Legal and Event Operations departments. Worked with event promoters, vendors, internal departments and others to plan and execute small events (<3000 attendees).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted with preparing for and executing academic and charity events with guest lists of 20-350 people. Trained and co-managed two part time colleagues.

B.A., International Studies, Spanish Language, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi - Professional Business Fraternity; AUWRFC - Women's Club Rugby, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

M.Sc., International Sport Management

Masters Dissertation: Colonisation, Evolution and Institutionalisation: A Case Study of USA Rugby's Organisational Response to Rugby.

M.S., International Sport Management