Mark Emerson
Gloucester,VA
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager specializing in strategic project delivery and resource optimization. Successfully aligned infrastructure projects with organizational goals while resolving escalated issues to maintain project momentum. Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-departmental teams, ensuring projects meet quality standards and operational objectives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Infrastructure Manager
FIFA-World Cup 2026
San Francisco, California
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Managed infrastructure projects ensuring alignment with FIFA's operational objectives.
- Collaborated with IT teams to align infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals.
- Responded to escalated issues and implemented successful resolutions to resolve conflicts and restore project trajectory.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to optimize resource allocation and usage.
Containment Manager
Fifa-world-cup
Miami, Florida
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Oversaw team performance during critical tournament phases and operations.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed event logistics and operations for high-profile international tournaments.
- Established communication protocols to streamline information flow among teams.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Shop Manager
Warner Bros Turner
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily shop operations for major entertainment studio, ensuring smooth workflow and enhancing customer experience.
- Supervised staff to deliver exceptional customer service, fostering a positive environment for both customers and team.
- Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion
- Identified and resolved project issues to ensure deliverables met quality standards
- Facilitated project status meetings and communicated project progress to senior management, aligning project goals with organizational objectives.
Senior Chief Petty Officer
United States Coast Guard
GLOUCESTER, VA
09.1991 - 09.2018
- Developed project plans, schedules, and budgets that aligned with and advanced organizational goals.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely achievement of project milestones and deliverables.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards
- Analysed projects and systems, provided comprehensive reports on materials, and identified optimal supply sources to support project needs.
Education
Associates - Digital Design and Fabrication
University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, Arizona05-2025
Masters - Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06-2021
Bachelors of Arts - Film
Full Sail University
Winter Park, Fl05-2020
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01-2002
Skills
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Systems integration
- Infrastructure optimization
- Project Management
- Resource allocation
- Budget management
- Risk Management
- Vendor management
- Logistics coordination
- Logistics
- Technical documentation
- Microsoft Office 365
- Team Leadership
- Staff oversight
- Strategic planning
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Data management
- Project breakdown
Timeline
Infrastructure Manager
FIFA-World Cup 2026
05.2026 - 07.2026
Containment Manager
Fifa-world-cup
12.2025 - 07.2026
Shop Manager
Warner Bros Turner
07.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Chief Petty Officer
United States Coast Guard
09.1991 - 09.2018
Associates - Digital Design and Fabrication
University of Advancing Technology
Masters - Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
Bachelors of Arts - Film
Full Sail University
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University