Brady Vander Velde
Dalton,MN
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Business, Operation and Event Management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Fargo Youth Hockey Association
2019.01 - Current
- Templates and schedules all ice usage for FYHA practices, games and tournaments.
- Oversees sound financial management of organization's operations.
- Assists Executive Director in managing partner facility ice contracts.
- Serves as General Manager for FYHA owned HA Thompson & Sons Arena.
- Manages subordinate supervisors and employees.
- Contracted by Fargo Public Schools to schedule and maintain all high school hockey practices and games.
- Provides direction for association's executive committee, board and club members to achieve organization's goals and objectives.
Project Manager/Event Specialist
Livewire Entertainment
2019.01 - Current
- Advances all aspects of livewire produced event.
- Including but not limited to event services in audio, video and lighting.
- Client facing and developing professional relations with potential and current buyers.
- Coordinating all equipment, travel plans and accommodations for Livewire team.
- Oversee truck packing, load in, setup, show call, load out and unpack.
- Manage employees and event personnel for duration of assigned events.
Arena Manager/GM
West Fargo Events
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Elected as General Manager through RFP to West Fargo Public Schools.
- Partnered with West Fargo Events Management Company.
- Managed all High School, Youth Association and private rental events at WFSA.
- Documented event contracts and billing procedures for tenants.
- Developed annual operating budgets for West Fargo Public School District.
- Oversaw final construction phases of West Fargo Sports Arena before opening.
- Project manager for construction and capital projects.
Facility Operations Manager
Alerus Center
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Served as event manager for a variety of events and concerts of all sizes.
- Managed all facility operation supervisors and coordinators.
- Ensured complete operation of facilities physical plant and building structure.
- Developed and monitored maintenance contracts with third party vendors.
- Completed and processed paperwork, records and preventative maintenance programs.
- Assisted in preparing and monitoring annual operating budget.
Ice Arena Operations Manager
Scheels Arena
2010.01 - 2014.01
- Operated building functions of 5,000-seat multipurpose arena.
- Worked closely with event managers handling setup of major and minor events.
- Developed knowledge of ice arena control systems and maintained ice sheets to USHL specifications.
- Coordinated maintenance and janitorial service inside and outside facility.
- Hired and scheduled employees, worked with outside vendors and contractors.
- Tracking and ordering needed supplies and equipment.
Operations Coordinator/Parking Manager
Scheels Arena
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Scheduled, organized and supervised 10 to 12 employees.
- Managed parking profits.
- Worked in stressful environment that required making safe and efficient decisions.
- Safely operated and maintained equipment such as ice resurfacer, ice edger, forklift, bobcat, man lifts, various attachments for machinery, power tools and hand tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lac Qui Parle Valley
Public Relations -
Minnesota State University Moorhead
05.2011
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Customer Relations
- Schedule Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Goal Setting
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Decision-Making
- Proficient in Multiple Software
- Data Management
- Operating Equipment and Labor.
Timeline
Director of Operations
Fargo Youth Hockey Association
2019.01 - Current
Project Manager/Event Specialist
Livewire Entertainment
2019.01 - Current
Arena Manager/GM
West Fargo Events
2017.01 - 2019.01
Facility Operations Manager
Alerus Center
2014.01 - 2016.01
Ice Arena Operations Manager
Scheels Arena
2010.01 - 2014.01
Operations Coordinator/Parking Manager
Scheels Arena
2008.01 - 2010.01
High School Diploma -
Lac Qui Parle Valley
Public Relations -
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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