Open To Work
Luis Matos
Tampa,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Forward-thinking professional with solid history of accomplishment in settings. Keep operations smooth and consistent to maintain company stability and sustainability. Articulate and personable leader with excellent program management, strategic planning, and operational oversight abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director / Founder
New Jersey Hawkeyes
Newark, New Jersey
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Founded non-profit football league, run operations including financial oversight, staff management, filing paperwork with the
- State Attorney General and Internal Revenue Service as a registered 501(C)3
- Key Accomplishments:
- Recruited all league team members, leadership and support staff; manage daily operations
- Plan and host events geared toward disadvantaged teens and young adults,
- Managed Human Resource functions including training & development, recruiting using total quality management
- Created a positive culture where all members of the organization contributed, leading to an undefeated first year
- Developed $100,000 sponsorship pledges in 6 months
- Improved fan attendance by 40% resulting in $132,000 revenue
- Developed social media program; created fan club on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest with 1,500 followers.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
General Manager
Central Jersey Vikings Minor League Football
S. Plainfield, NJ
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Act as a liaison between the team and the community
- Planned, developed, and executed all events with team principals to develop a unique fan experience developing $230,000 in seasonal ticket revenue
- Key Accomplishments:
- Recruited and helped build a championship organization, winning league title year one, all the while keeping spending low and under budget
- Developed relationships between major sports companies including Nike and Under Armour to finance operations and special events such as clinics for the youth, mentoring programs, and pizza parties for school supplies.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Devry College of NY
New York06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
CUNY YORK COLLEGE
Jamaica, NY06-2012
Skills
- Human Resources
- Staff Management
- Fundraising
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Financial Management
- Program Management
- Marketing
- Community Engagement
- Public Speaking
- Communications strategy
- Innovation and Creativity
- Business Administration
- Coaching and counseling
- Fundraising expertise
- Operational planning
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Business Management
- Talent management and staffing
- Human Resources Management
- Media Relations
- Leadership Development
- Corporate Governance
Timeline
Executive Director / Founder
New Jersey Hawkeyes
08.2015 - 01.2022
General Manager
Central Jersey Vikings Minor League Football
01.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
CUNY YORK COLLEGE
MBA - Human Resources Management
Devry College of NY