Anthony Roman
Lake Mary
Summary
Sports Director with extensive experience in program leadership for diverse age groups. Expertise in strategic planning and team development, resulting in measurable improvements in athletic performance and player growth. Proficient in budget management and financial planning, ensuring optimal resource allocation and program success. Bilingual professional recognized for enhancing team cohesion and delivering value across departments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Director
YMCA
Orlando
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive sports programs for multiple age groups, boosting participation annually.
- Recruited and trained a team of volunteer coaches and staff to maintain program quality.
- Achieved a 42% improvement in financial performance in 2025 through strategic planning and cost controls, delivering $68k in surplus revenue over budget. Increasing from $162k to $230k.
- Managed annual budgets for sports programs, achieving a 15% improvement in financial performance in 2024, and generating $24k in surplus revenue over budget. Increasing from 158k to 182k.
- Established partnerships with local schools and organizations to broaden program reach.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using participant feedback and performance metrics for continuous improvement.
Sports Supervisor
YMCA
Orlando
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Oversaw all aspects of sports programming while supporting cross-departmental initiatives.
- Developed youth and adult sports programs, managing budgets and fiscal requirements.
- Launched new sports programs for all age groups, including Rising Stars, Youth Basketball/Volleyball Academies and Adult Pickleball.
- Achieved 27% revenue growth in sports programs, increasing from $66k to $84k.
- Organized diverse programs that enhanced membership retention and volunteer participation.
- Maintained team rosters, schedules, and game rules consistently throughout each season.
- Coordinated uniforms, awards, and promotional materials to strengthen community relationships.
INTL Operations Assistant
Detroit Tigers
Lakeland
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with the Manager of International Operations on daily departmental operations.
- Assisted with player contracts, visa applications, scouting research, expenses, preference lists, travel logistics, equipment shipments, and roster updates.
- Maintained and updated data on Pac Rim Leagues (NPB/KBO/CPBL) and Cuban players residing outside Cuba.
- Evaluated international amateur players across multiple classes and supported player assessments at showcases and events.
Intern
Boston Red Sox Woosox
Worcester
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Cultivated long-term community relationships to enhance team market awareness.
- Collaborated with sales, services, marketing, and events departments to support initiatives.
- Targeted new clients through persuasive communication of ticket deals and understanding needs.
- Provided scheduling, planning, and administrative support for marketing and community relations in Spanish.
- Achieved over $20,000 in multicultural sales within six months.
- Directed promotional efforts for over 1,000 tickets among multilingual students in Worcester, MA district.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sports Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2021
High School Diploma -
Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy
Puerto Rico05.2017
Skills
- CRM software and MS Office
- Budget management and financial planning
- Program development and operations
- Financial analysis and ROI evaluation
- Forecasting and resource allocation
- Compliance and reporting
- Risk assessment and cost optimization
- Expense tracking
- Partnership building
- Data management and entry
- Staff development and training
- Work ethic and goal orientation
- Leadership and team building
- Multitasking and problem solving
- Planning and coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Video editing
- Bilingual - Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Director
YMCA
11.2023 - Current
Sports Supervisor
YMCA
01.2023 - 11.2023
INTL Operations Assistant
Detroit Tigers
01.2022 - 11.2022
Intern
Boston Red Sox Woosox
05.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Sports Management
Johnson & Wales University
High School Diploma -
Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy