Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Clients and Projects
Timeline
HaleyMikel Poor

HaleyMikel Poor

Operations and Stratgegy Leader
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Chief of Staff- Level operations and strategy leader with 12+ years of experience bridging vision and execution for CEOs, founders, and senior executives. Proven success in hospitality, technology, entertainment, and consumer brands- delivering results in both fast-paced startups and established, global organizations. Expert in building scalable systems, leading high-impact initiatives, and driving cross-functional alignment to meet ambitious goals on time, on budget, and with uncompromising quality. Known for a rare blend of creative vision and operational rigor, enabling companies to scale efficiently while maintaining brand integrity and market impact.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Member of the Advisory Board


It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU)
01.2025 - Current

• Spearheaded an efficacious partnership between Ambitious^360 and IBTU during the 2025 LA wildfires, scaling the crisis response and community empowerment nonprofit organization from grassroots to mobilizing multi-million-dollar donations, California State and National Leadership recognition and securing the position of IBTU as the official partner of the City of Los Angeles.


• Serve organization leadership by providing strategic guidance for high-impact decisions, and impart resources when needed.

Member of the Advisory Board

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research
01.2024 - Current

• Provide strategic guidance for philanthropic efforts, such as; fundraising, event planning and annual galas, partnerships, and organizational growth for a leading nonprofit dedicated to leukemia and lymphoma research.

Director of Operations

Ambitious^360
01.2023 - Current

• Serve as strategic partner to the CEO, overseeing multi-department operations spanning production, marketing, partnerships, and events for hospitality and entertainment clients.


• Align cross-functional priorities, ensuring high-output execution on strategic initiatives without sacrificing quality or brand standards.


• Develop and manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and implement operational systems that improve efficiency and eliminate execution bottlenecks.


• Translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps, holding teams accountable to deadlines, KPIs, and budget constraints.

Director of Production & Operations

20ft Bear Studios
06.2020 - 01.2023

• Directed concept-to-completion execution of large-scale experiential events and brand activations for leading global brands and music artists.


• Created and enforced scalable operational frameworks, timelines, and budget controls that ensured on-time, on-budget delivery for multimillion-dollar, multi-stakeholder projects and initiatives.


• Negotiated vendor contracts, managed logistics, and navigated regulatory requirements, removing blockers to keep projects moving under tight deadlines.
• Acted as primary client liaison, aligning creative and operational execution with strategic objectives for high- visibility campaigns.

Marketing and Communications Director

Sportamix By Leigh Steinberg
11.2018 - 05.2020

• Built and led cross-functional marketing, PR, and brand development teams in a sports-tech startup environment.


• Designed and executed integrated marketing strategies, securing national media coverage in Forbes, Business Insider, ESPN, and NFL.


• Developed strategic partnerships with industry leaders and key influencers to accelerate growth and brand credibility.

Product Branding and Communications Manager

Eastman Footwear
06.2012 - 02.2016

• Managed multi-department operations, marketing campaigns, and product launches for a global retail brand.
• Oversaw vendor relationships, production timelines, and cross-channel marketing to ensure brand consistency, increase sales and market share.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Law And Communications

Utah State University, Logan, UT

Clients and Projects

  • Coachella Activations- Tyga, 1800 Tequila, Galore Magazine, NYX Beauty, Melody Ehsani, Don C., NTWRK
  • Grammys Party- Hit Boy x Nass
  • Grammys Party and Grammys Interview Series- Billboard x Complex- Tainy
  • Grammy Party Honey Jack x Saweetie
  • Dawnfalls High Video- MGK
  • World Series Party- MLB x Mookie Betts
  • Miami Swim Week Party and Fashion Show- MTV x Siesta Keys
  • Country of Canada- World Summit Dinner x Justin Trudeau
  • Country of Canada- Oscars Party x Canadian Oscar winners 2022
  • Country of Canada- Oscars Party x Canadian Oscar winners 2023
  • Country of Canada- State Consulate Dinner (annually reoccurring)
  • Art Basel- Triller x Jean-Michel Basquiat
  • Art Basel- Bored Apes Club x Travis Scott
  • Complexcon- Activations for Gillette, Geed Up Co., UPS
  • NFTLA Convention- Quavo, Waka Flocka
  • Super Bowl Party- Leigh Steinberg x Kansas City Chiefs
  • Super Bowl Party- Jack Daniels x Zion and Lenox
  • Super Bowl Party- Jack Daniels Honey Campaign Party x Saweetie
  • Livestream Song Release- FLUME
  • Album Release Party- Giveon
  • Album Release Party- D’ Wayne
  • Diamond Record Party- French Montana
  • 50th Anniversary Birthday Party- The Biggie Smalls Estate x Lil Kim
  • Birthday Party- D’Wyane
  • Birthday Party- Big Sean
  • Birthday Party- Evan Ross
  • Birthday Party- French Montana
  • Photoshoot- Billboard x Complex- Angus Cloud
  • Photoshoot- Billboard x Complex- Kim Petres
  • Photoshoot- Gunna x Footlocker
  • FaZe Armory Month Long Pop-Up Activation- FaZe Clan
  • FEVO Fest- FEVO
  • LooseLeaf Activation x Ty Dolla Sign x Future
  • Music Video- John Summit
  • Music Video- Frank Walker
  • Sways Universe
  • Nike- Activation and Photoshoot
  • MLB- All Star Party x Dodgers
  • LA Dodgers- Mookie Betts Celebration event

Timeline

Member of the Advisory Board
 - It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU)
01.2025 - Current
Member of the Advisory Board - Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research
01.2024 - Current
Director of Operations - Ambitious^360
01.2023 - Current
Director of Production & Operations - 20ft Bear Studios
06.2020 - 01.2023
Marketing and Communications Director - Sportamix By Leigh Steinberg
11.2018 - 05.2020
Product Branding and Communications Manager - Eastman Footwear
06.2012 - 02.2016
Utah State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Law And Communications
HaleyMikel PoorOperations and Stratgegy Leader