CHASE LAZARUS
Event Manager
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic, as well as phenomenal teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
San Jose Sports Authority
7 2023 - Current
- Worked on operations planning for major sports events coming to Silicon Valley. Filed for city permits, assisted with hotel blocks, and troubleshooted on day of events.
- Contributed to social media outreach, content development and schedule management.
- Led planning and execution of a youth football clinic with the Bay Area Panthers at CEFCU Stadium. Over 200 boys & girls attended
- Events worked on included: NWSL Championship, March Madness Men's Regionals, U.S. Gymnastics Championships, San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, AHL All-Star Classic, REACH Youth Scholarship Program
PREP Program Coach
San Francisco 49ers
05.2025 - Current
- Empowered youth across the Bay Area through tackle and flag football-related activations and events
- Additionally worked and supported major 49ers Foundation events and initiatives, such as Hope for the Holidays and Players for a Purpose
Gameday Operations Assistant
Bay Area Panthers
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked with Panthers operations staff as a volunteer for home games during the 2024 IFL season
- Handling aspects such as season ticket holder welcomes, activation set-ups, in-game football operations, and postgame teardown
Oregon Athletic Ambassador
University Of Oregon Athletic Dept.
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Led Athlete-Agent Education committee from April 2022 to April 2023
- Worked to update Oregon Agent Registry in order to ensure every possible agent for student-athletes was properly registered with DOE
- Gathered data to aid in the creation of a presentation explaining the rules and regulations applicable to student-athletes seeking to find the best possible agent for the NFL
- Aided the football program's recruiting coaches and interns with official visits for potential recruits
Director of Sponsorship
Warsaw Hoopfest
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Led a team responsible for reaching out to local businesses throughout the Eugene area in order to secure sponsorships and revenue for the Hoopfest event
- Created and pitched a sponsorship deck to businesses and negotiated various sponsorship perks
- Secured five main sponsors, with title sponsor contributing over $5000
Program Director
Skyhawks Sports Academy
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Coached kids in a variety of sports in a week-long summer camp format
- Managed daily check-ins and check-outs, as well as late registration
- Responsible for delivering and acquiring all the necessary field equipment for the following week's camp
- Communicated with parents, and assured any serious issues were brought to parent's attention and appropriately resolved
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - General Social Sciences, Minor in Legal Studies
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Business Administration For Transfer
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Community Impact
Reliability/Communication
Organization Skills
Football Operations/Coaching
Event Operations/Management
Partnerships
Timeline
PREP Program Coach
San Francisco 49ers
05.2025 - Current
Gameday Operations Assistant
Bay Area Panthers
03.2024 - 07.2024
Director of Sponsorship
Warsaw Hoopfest
11.2021 - 04.2022
Program Director
Skyhawks Sports Academy
06.2021 - 08.2021
Oregon Athletic Ambassador
University Of Oregon Athletic Dept.
02.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Sport Management
University of San Francisco
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - General Social Sciences, Minor in Legal Studies
University of Oregon
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Business Administration For Transfer
Foothill College
05.2001 -
Event Manager
San Jose Sports Authority
7 2023 - Current