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Garfield Griffiths

Weston,FL

Summary

An energetic British import to the US, with vast experience in managing all aspects of multiple events including music festivals, major sporting events, and a number of televised world championship-level activations in different countries. Also works in an advisory capacity with the FISO organization to explore the possibility of the Olympics' inclusion of obstacle racing in 2028.


An experienced leader responsible for managing teams of 80+ staff and 400+ volunteers at events of up to 15,000 participants. Oversees event budgets of $400,000+ and coordinates with venue owners, municipalities, legal and contract support, course design, and festival layout. Utilizes skills including budgeting, graphic design, online marketing, construction, staff training, and customer relations. Working with medical response teams, sponsors, marketing, and vendors to ensure event success. Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified with experience operating heavy machinery.


With an unparalleled passion for work, the ability to handle the stress of a fast-paced environment with ease, and a work ethic that is second to none, is a multi-faceted team player who would be an asset to any company.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director of Special Events

Spartan/Tough Mudder
10.2022 - Current
  • Produce and manage all World Championship and marquee-level events within the Spartan/Tough Mudder portfolio.

Chairman of the Technical Commission

Fédération Internationale de Sport d'Obstacles (FISO)
02.2018 - Current
  • The Technical Commission supports the development of the sport of OCR (obstacle course racing).

Senior Race Director

Spartan, Inc.
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for training new race directors, managing all operational documents, and acting as a Race Director.

Race Director/Team Lead

Spartan, Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for leading the production team to execute multiple events from concept to completion each year.

Event Operations Lead (Contract)

CrossFit Games / Rogue Fitness (Obstacle course)
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Hired to plan, design, budget, and execute the CrossFit obstacle course for the 2017 World Championships.

VP Event Operations

Civilian Military Combine
11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Handled the operational side of relaunching the CMC brand in 2016.

CEO - FEARLESS EVENTS, INC.

01.2011 - 02.2017
  • Utilized a passion for OCR with experience in event production to launch Fearless Events.

Director of Race Operations/Course Designer

The OCR World Championships (OCRWC)
02.2015 - 07.2016
  • Created operational blueprint for the independent OCR World Championships.

Event Manager/Pro-heat Director and PR liaison

Savage Race
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Hired to assist with general race operations and raise the PR profile of the event.

Managing Director of Race Operations/Lead Race Director

BattleFrog Obstacle Race Series
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Hired to create an obstacle race experience based on the Navy SEAL B.U.D.s training.

Owner/CEO

Independent Marketing Consultants, Inc.
01.2000 - 05.2012
  • IMC was a full-service marketing solution for small to mid-sized companies within the hospitality/event industry.

Education

Rutherford Comp
Northern England

Skills

  • Team building and leadership
  • Multi-tasking
  • Business Strategy
  • Budgeting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Public Speaking

Certification

  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED - American Red Cross
  • OSHA 10 (construction) - OSHA Safety Training Institute

Hobbies and Interests

  • My family
  • Martial Arts (certified Krav Maga instructor with three black belts)
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Cooking
  • Traveling

Timeline

Senior Director of Special Events

Spartan/Tough Mudder
10.2022 - Current

Senior Race Director

Spartan, Inc.
01.2022 - 11.2022

Chairman of the Technical Commission

Fédération Internationale de Sport d'Obstacles (FISO)
02.2018 - Current

Event Operations Lead (Contract)

CrossFit Games / Rogue Fitness (Obstacle course)
06.2017 - 08.2017

Race Director/Team Lead

Spartan, Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2022

VP Event Operations

Civilian Military Combine
11.2015 - 02.2017

Director of Race Operations/Course Designer

The OCR World Championships (OCRWC)
02.2015 - 07.2016

Event Manager/Pro-heat Director and PR liaison

Savage Race
02.2015 - 10.2015

Managing Director of Race Operations/Lead Race Director

BattleFrog Obstacle Race Series
02.2014 - 02.2015

CEO - FEARLESS EVENTS, INC.

01.2011 - 02.2017

Owner/CEO

Independent Marketing Consultants, Inc.
01.2000 - 05.2012

Rutherford Comp
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED - American Red Cross
  • OSHA 10 (construction) - OSHA Safety Training Institute
Garfield Griffiths