Experience

Director of Operations & Logistics

01/2025 - Present

  • Spearheaded logistics and on-site support for 5+ golf tournaments and community activations annually, from pre-event planning to post-event teardown.

  • Coordinated tee time scheduling, course flow, merchandise setup, and volunteer movement for events ranging from private showcases to public-facing scrambles.

  • Assisted in developing tournament structures, creating run-of-show documents, and ensuring events aligned with Lawd Golf’s brand values and grassroots tone.

  • Supported multi-day builds for tented activations, content zones, and branded environments, ensuring smooth execution under tight timelines.

Tournament Operations & Logistics

  • Represented Lawd Golf on-site at local and regional tournaments, brand collabs, and community days, engaging players and attendees while reinforcing brand values.

  • Played a key role in executing golf-meets-culture experiences, blending music, food, apparel, and community partners to create inclusive environments.

  • Built and maintained vendor relationships to ensure quality setup and partnership alignment, contributing to a 40% expansion in vendor collaborations.

  • Served as a key liaison for local course staff and tournament partners, ensuring brand professionalism and repeat event invites.

Brand Activation & Community Engagement

  • Coordinated the Inaugural Newport Beach Celebrity Classic: Played a key role in organizing this charity golf tournament, which featured over 70 athletes and celebrities, including NFL stars like Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, and Nick Chubb. The event successfully raised $200,000 for Southern California fire relief efforts.

  • Collaborated with Premier Sports Agency: Worked closely with Athletes First, a leading sports representation and marketing agency, to bring together a star-studded lineup and ensure the event's success.

  • Engaged with Local Heroes: Facilitated the participation of local firefighters, including those who responded to recent wildfires, emphasizing community involvement and support.

  • Enhanced Event Visibility: Contributed to marketing and promotional efforts that increased public awareness and attendance, making the event a standout kickoff for the Hoag Classic tournament week.

  • Supported Charitable Initiatives: Ensured that all proceeds benefited organizations like Steadfast LA and the Newport Beach Fire Department Foundation, providing vital resources for first responders and fire recovery efforts.

Hoag Classic x Athletes First

Operations Manager

12/2024-01/2025

  • Supported the execution of the Hoag Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions event that raised $20M+ for local charities, hosted 80+ professionals, and drew 60,000+ fans throughout the week.

  • Assisted with the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of 1,000+ onsite structures including hospitality tents, signage, fencing, and activation zones.

  • Fulfilled logistical needs across all tournament phases — buildout, tournament week, and strike — coordinating with operations leads, vendors, and security.

  • Utilized Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for inventory tracking, infrastructure lists, and vendor schedule coordination.

Tournament Operations & Logistics

  • Coordinated credentialing and scheduling for over 50 vendors and 300+ volunteers, ensuring smooth daily operations across shuttle, hospitality, and access control.

  • Assisted with managing partner activations and corporate hospitality areas, including Pro-Am welcome areas, Skyboxes, and Lux Club.

  • Facilitated communication between sponsors and the tournament team for on-course signage placement, credential pickups, and access inquiries.

Vendor, Volunteer, & Partnership Coordination

  • OnePlan – Supported event overlay planning by placing 1,000+ structures across the course, including tents, signage, fencing, and credentialed zones.

  • Dropbox – Collaborated with the tournament team to share and access infrastructure maps, signage layouts, and Pro-Am materials.

  • Google Workspace – Used Docs, Sheets, and Drive for vendor lists, credential trackers, signage breakdowns, and real-time volunteer scheduling.

  • Microsoft Excel – Tracked budgets, vendor deliveries, and inventory lists with clear organization and formatting.

  • Credentialing Systems – Helped manage and distribute 200+ badges for staff, vendors, and sponsors.

Technology & Tools

Doorman

05/2025 - Present

  • Welcomed and assisted 100–150 guests per day at a 167-room Forbes-rated luxury property, serving as the first and last impression for arrivals and departures.

  • Coordinated 200+ daily vehicle movements during peak weekends, ensuring zero guest delays and efficient turnaround for valet and bell operations.

  • Managed traffic flow and curbside logistics during 30+ weddings and group events, aligning arrival schedules with bell and concierge teams to avoid guest congestion.

  • Collaborated with front desk and concierge to fulfill time-sensitive guest requests, contributing to a 1.3% increase in satisfaction scores (84.7% → 86%) over a 3-month period.

Guest Experience & Front-of-House Operations

  • Played an active role in the resort’s transformation into a remodeled Forbes Five-Star property, helping usher in elevated service expectations.

  • Maintained uninterrupted service during renovation phases, managing front-of-house operations around evolving construction timelines.

  • Helped implement new valet protocols and arrival standards to match the updated luxury brand positioning.

  • Supported the reopening phase with service consistency and guest-first adaptability during brand realignment.

Property Relaunch & Brand Evolution

Technology & Tools

  • Opera PMS – Tracked VIP status, flagged reservations, and coordinated arrival timing with room readiness.

  • Google Workspace – Used for staffing coordination, inventory tracking, and guest service reporting.

Athlete Partnership Coordinator

12/2025 - 03/2025

  • Conducted in-depth market research on 75+ potential brand partners for a roster of 30+ college athletes, including standout names like Malik Muhammad (Texas), Alan Bowman (Oklahoma State), and Taz Williams (Baylor commit).

  • Identified alignment opportunities based on brand values, regional markets, and athlete audience demographics to support compliant and effective NIL strategy.

  • Developed tailored partnership suggestions for each athlete using performance metrics, personality traits, and brand fit to enhance credibility with target companies.

NIL Research & Partnership Development

  • Played a key role in designing and refining 5+ customized NIL pitch decks, showcasing athlete stories, social reach, and brand alignment strategies.

  • Collaborated with the Jaster creative team to ensure each proposal reflected the athlete’s tone and values while staying within NCAA and state regulations.

  • Helped support the partnership process behind successful alignments involving Demar Hamlin (Buffalo Bills) and other notable talents, increasing athlete brand exposure and trust with partners.

  • Researched and tailored 10+ brand-specific proposals using audience insights and visual storytelling to align athlete profiles with targeted partnership opportunities.

Pitch Deck & Proposal Creation

Sports Marketing Intern

09/2024 - 01/2025

  • Assisted in the development and execution of 5+ marketing campaigns per semester, including themed nights, giveaways, and on-campus activations that contributed to a 5% increase in attendance during Fall 2024.

  • Supported promotional planning and in-venue execution across 50+ game days and special events, helping create memorable fan experiences for 35,000+ attendees.

  • Collaborated on the creation of flyers, signage, and in-game scripts to enhance the game day atmosphere and student connection to LBSU Athletics.

Marketing & Fan Engagement

  • Supported in-venue operations for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball, and Women’s Soccer, ensuring smooth execution of promotions, sponsor activations, and fan engagement at indoor and outdoor venues.

  • Provided on-site support for fan engagement activities, including student contests, mascot coordination, and sponsor giveaways.

  • Contributed to setup and breakdown of marketing zones, signage placement, and hospitality support at both indoor and outdoor venues.

Game Day Operations

  • Worked closely with 5+ internal departments including ticketing, creative services, corporate partnerships, and game operations to ensure aligned marketing execution.

  • Supported activation strategies that helped increase student engagement by 5%, including tabling, classroom drops, and street team coordination.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technology & Tools

  • Canva & Illustrator – Assisted in designing graphics for print and digital promotions.

  • Google Sheets & Docs – Used to track campaign details, signage needs, and run-of-show timelines.

Audio/Visual Technical Lead

01/2022 - 05/2023

  • Oversaw the setup and execution of 3+ corporate events per week and 2 large-scale concerts monthly at venues including The Cosmopolitan, Venetian, and Resorts World Las Vegas.

  • Led audiovisual production for events hosting 500–3,000+ attendees, supporting Fortune 500 conferences, concerts, and internal corporate functions.

  • Ensured seamless show flow by managing stage transitions, cue timing, live feeds, and real-time AV troubleshooting.

  • Collaborated with client teams, producers, and venue staff to ensure technical needs aligned with event goals and audience experience.

Corporate Event & Production

  • Evaluated and implemented new audiovisual technologies to keep Encore aligned with evolving industry trends and client demands.

  • Introduced more efficient signal flow systems that reduced setup time and increased reliability during live shows.

  • Assisted clients with hybrid event formats, helping integrate livestreams, remote panelists, and dynamic stage displays.

  • Supported LED wall configuration, switcher operation, and multi-room AV synchronization.

Technical Strategy & Innovation

Game Day Operations

05/2022 - 08/2022

  • Managed the planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of 42 home games at OC Great Park, supporting fan-facing logistics from gate open to post-game teardown.

  • Arrived 3–4 hours pre-game to organize signage, field equipment, concessions, and fan areas, ensuring timely operational readiness.

  • Assisted with the setup of in-game entertainment stations, player tunnels, and hospitality zones for average crowds of 250–500+ attendees per game.

  • Supported on-field coordination of national anthems, ceremonial first pitches, and promotional activities.

Game Day Set Up & Execution

  • Worked with a volunteer staff and intern team of 10+ to ensure game day coverage across field operations, fan experience, and guest services.

  • Communicated with front office and team personnel to align timing for pre-game ceremonies, player movement, and field transitions.

  • Rotated responsibilities throughout the summer to support multiple operational areas, contributing to broader knowledge of sports event execution.

Cross-Team Collaboration