Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
CORE COMPETENCIES
RECENT RELOCATION & MARKET FOCUS
LVCVA ALIGNMENT
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Nickalaus Fitterer

B2B Account Exacutive
Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Sports business development professional with 15 years of experience supporting the coordination, planning, and execution of sporting events across the West Coast. Recently relocated to Las Vegas to focus on opportunities in sports tourism and destination marketing. Experienced in working with promoters, venues, and hospitality partners to support bid development, event logistics, and execution of sporting events that contribute to regional visitation and repeat engagement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager – Sports Business Development (Field & Operations Support)

Pacific Sports & Events Advisory
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • Supported bid development and coordination for sporting events including combat sports, collegiate basketball tournaments, and soccer exhibitions
  • Worked with venues such as Crypto.com Arena and Dignity Health Sports Park on scheduling, logistics, and event requirements
  • Assisted in preparing event documentation, coordinating vendor needs, and supporting contract execution
  • Contributed to events that generated consistent out-of-market visitation and short-term hotel demand
  • Maintained ongoing communication with promoters and event organizers to support repeat annual events
  • Helped improve coordination between stakeholders, reducing last-minute operational issues during event delivery
  • Supported data gathering and research that strengthened bid submissions and proposal accuracy

Business Development / Event Coordinator

Southwest Event Partners
Phoenix, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Supported events at Footprint Center and State Farm Stadium
  • Assisted in coordination of collegiate tournaments, amateur competitions, and regional combat sports events
  • Worked with hotel partners on room blocks and group travel logistics for teams and event staff
  • Assisted with sponsorship outreach and fulfillment activities
  • Helped maintain repeat annual event relationships through consistent communication and follow-up
  • Supported operational planning that contributed to steady growth in regional event activity

Event & Operations Assistant

Golden State Sports Management
San Diego, CA
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Assisted in on-site coordination for amateur and regional sporting events including volleyball tournaments and endurance races
  • Supported events hosted at San Diego Convention Center and regional sports facilities
  • Assisted in preparing bid materials, gathering event requirements, and organizing documentation
  • Provided day-of-event support for athletes, vendors, and staff

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Basic CRM Tools
  • Event Coordination Systems

Accomplishments

  • Supported coordination of recurring sporting events that returned annually due to strong operational execution and partner satisfaction
  • Assisted in delivering events that generated steady regional visitation and multi-night hotel stays
  • Contributed to successful bid submissions through research, documentation support, and stakeholder coordination
  • Helped strengthen communication between promoters, venues, and hotel partners to improve event execution
  • Played a supporting role in maintaining long-term event relationships that led to repeat bookings

Timeline

Senior Manager – Sports Business Development (Field & Operations Support)

Pacific Sports & Events Advisory
01.2017 - 01.2024

Business Development / Event Coordinator

Southwest Event Partners
01.2012 - 01.2017

Event & Operations Assistant

Golden State Sports Management
01.2009 - 01.2012

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Event Bid Support
  • Sports Event Coordination
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Venue & Hotel Coordination
  • Contract Support
  • Sports Tourism Operations
  • Event Logistics
  • Partner Communication
  • Pipeline Development

RECENT RELOCATION & MARKET FOCUS

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2025 – Present
  • Relocated to Las Vegas to pursue opportunities in sports business development and destination marketing
  • Actively building relationships within the local sports, tourism, and hospitality industry
  • Developing understanding of Las Vegas sports venues, event ecosystem, and tourism-driven event strategy

LVCVA ALIGNMENT

  • Experience supporting events that contribute to visitor traffic and hotel demand
  • Understanding of how sporting events integrate into destination marketing strategies
  • Strong foundation in coordinating between venues, promoters, and hospitality partners
Nickalaus FittererB2B Account Exacutive