Omar Yaques
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished Senior Director of Operations at RCX Sports, adept in logistics management and strategic planning, led high-profile events like the NFL FLAG Championship, Rivals Camp and Combine and NFL Pro Bowl. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and operational efficiency, ensuring events are executed flawlessly and within budget. Cultivated key partnerships, significantly enhancing event promotion and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Operations
RCX Sports
07.2019 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of event management operations for RCX Sports events supporting all RCX Sports programs throughout the country and internationally
- Managed end-to-end event operations, overseeing event staffing, shipping logistics, travel arrangements, itineraries, material preparation, communication and inventory management.
- Led a collaborative team of event directors, managers, and coordinators to efficiently plan and execute RCX Sports' event management requirements
- Conceptualized event integrations for partner events such as the NFL Pro Bowl, NBA All-Star, and MLB World Series.
- Collaborated with the marketing team and internal stakeholders to enhance event promotion and ensure adequate staffing.
- Work closely with the field operations team to ensure that all events are executed flawlessly
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including sponsors, vendors, and partners
- Managed budgets and ensure that all events are delivered within budget
- Ensured that all events are compliant with relevant regulations and guidelines
- Manage partnerships for all large event series hotel contract negotiations
- Coordinated the shipment, trucking, and inventory management of event materials across multiple properties by directly supervising the warehouse manager.
Tournament Director
National Flag Football
11.2016 - 07.2019
- Collaborated and consulted with officiating teams to coordinate responses, discuss violations and implement resolutions.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among players, coaches, or spectators to maintain a positive atmosphere at events.
- Traveled to various away games to represent athletic department and monitor game operations.
- Ensured timely communication of important information to all parties involved in the event planning process.
- Delivered successful tournaments with meticulous planning and execution of schedules and brackets.
- Oversaw venue selection and negotiation processes for optimal event locations and cost savings.
- Promoted the tournament through strategic marketing efforts, resulting in increased attendance and visibility.
- Implemented innovative ideas that enhanced spectator engagement during competitions.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2003
High School Diploma -
South Miami Senior High School
Miami, FL2001
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Logistics Management
- Workforce Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic planning and execution
- Self Motivation
- Operations Management
- Budget Control
- Goal Setting
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Director of Operations
RCX Sports
07.2019 - Current
Tournament Director
National Flag Football
11.2016 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
South Miami Senior High School
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