Celeste Gutierrez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Athlete relations and executive operations professional with experience supporting elite athletes and high-profile executives. Proven track record managing complex travel, performance scheduling, public media relations, and day-to-day concierge services for high value clients. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, handling sensitive situations with discretion, and delivering white glove service in fast paced, high pressure environments. Deep knowledge of professional sports, fashion, and high profile lifestyle management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to CEO + Founder
Cult Gaia
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Partner directly with CEO as a strategic operator, supporting decision-making, prioritization, and day-to-day business management.
- Manage complex global calendar and oversee luxury travel logistics, including private and commercial aviation, accommodations, and high-level itineraries.
- Coordinate and provide on-the-ground support high-profile events, press appearances, and brand activations, ensuring seamless execution.
- Function as CEO's manager, overseeing professional engagements, brand opportunities, and external relationships
- Serve as liaison across internal departments, PR teams, stylists, media, and external partners
Executive Assistant to Russell Wilson
West2East
Denver, CO
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed full-spectrum athlete concierge services for NFL quarterback, overseeing daily operations, travel, and performance logistics
- Coordinated training schedules across performance staff, medical teams, and external partners
- Acted as primary liaison between athlete, business team, and external stakeholders
- Oversaw high-touch logistics including private travel, accommodations, and event coordination
- Led execution of projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders
Director of Athlete Relations/Executive Assistant
EAG Sports
El Segundo, CA
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Led athlete relations and concierge services for agency clients across NBA and NFL
- Served as central point of contact between players, agents, teams, publicists, and media partners
- Managed end-to-end logistics including travel, training schedules, brand appearances, and PR activations
- Coordinated and executed client marketing initiatives, enhancing athlete visibility and brand value
- Oversaw multiple client schedules and ensured seamless day-to-day operations
Player Services Associate
REP1 Sports
Irvine, California
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assist with daily pre-NBA draft training of clients
- Assisted with client personal needs (moving, reservations, travel) and organizing events (i.e. NBA pro day)
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Assisted with marketing projects/pitches
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- VIP Concierge & Lifestyle Management
- Travel & Logistics (Private Aviation, Luxury Coordination)
- Stakeholder Management
- Event & Brand Activation
- Spanish Language Biliteracy
- Crisis Management & Confidentiality
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Sports Industry Expertise (NBA, NFL, MLB)
- Business management
Timeline
Executive Assistant to CEO + Founder
Cult Gaia
02.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to Russell Wilson
West2East
02.2023 - 11.2023
Director of Athlete Relations/Executive Assistant
EAG Sports
06.2022 - 02.2023
Player Services Associate
REP1 Sports
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Santa Barbara