Hi, I’m
Sareea Freeman
Sports Business
Washington,DC
Summary
Experienced business professional that is proficient in managing operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination, and analytical problem-solving skills. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams. A leader with excellent interpersonal skills and who performs with a high level of integrity. A professional that is truly passionate about positively impacting lives and inspiring others.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Events DC
Project Manager
2022.03 - Current (2 years & 6 months)
Job overview
- Monitor current projects and coordinates work with all team members involved to keep workflow on track.
- Supports special events and projects hosted by the two departments.
- Initiates, implements, and advises on improvements in divisional procedures.
- Organize and plan meetings with project managers.
- Manages and inputs content in the Ungerboeck platform (CRM and event management tool).
- Arrange and coordinate with the assistance of team leadership; team goals/project schedules/new information and keep all material up-to date.
- Communicate timeline changes and new information to the team; track project changes and adjust schedules as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining all project-related paperwork; ensuring all needed materials are current and properly filed and stored.
- Track and analyze project risks and recommend improvements.
- Coordinates department budgets and reports.
- Produce reports, presentations and briefs.
- Acts as liaison for department leaders with clients, contractors, other divisions/departments, and a variety of officials.
- Maintain data integrity and ensure rigorous annotation and curation of data.
- Understand external regulations as well as Events DC policies and procedures and interprets their implications for the project and makes recommendations.
Howard University
Director of Operations
2021.08 - Current (3 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program
- Managed business logistics within the program such as budget, travel logistics, equipment and operations.
Wesley Financial Group
Case Manager
2020.07 - 2021.08 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Ability to provide extraordinary customer service in a fast-passed environment, putting the clients need first on every occasion
- Assessed budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes
- Contributed to staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
Butler University
Director of Operations
2020.01 - 2020.07 (6 months)
Job overview
- Director of Sharon Clark Butler Volleyball Camps & Player Development
- Coordinator of Fundraising, Alumni, and Booster relations
- Manage all social media on all media platforms.
Chicago State University
Athletic Business Manager
2017.05 - 2020.02 (2 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Assist in managing budgetary expenditures for all 13 varsity sports
- Assist in keeping accurate logs of all purchasing for 13 teams
- Work closely with the coaching and administrative staffs to determine travel needs while maintaining target budgets
- Served as the Assistant Volleyball Coach and Director of Operations for the Women's Volleyball
- Team & Men's Basketball Team (DOVO)
- Used various forms of media including email, social media, web, video and print to ensure that all media is being fully utilized.
LA Fitness
Marketing Coordinator
2016.04 - 2017.10 (1 year & 6 months)
Job overview
- Manage member accounts, deletions, additions and provided excellent customer service to all clients and/or members
- Focus on achieve daily, weekly and monthly acquisition and retention goals through persistent and enthusiastic outreach
- Coordinated resources to craft marketing plans for various projects including product launches and events.
Nike
Account Manager, Preferred Accounts
2015.05 - 2016.05 (1 year)
Job overview
- Manage over 50 Client Accounts, facilitate order routing
- Generate reports for inventory and product accuracy through Excel
- Update routing guides for the Shelby DC through DCMS
- Assist in high volume Data Entry and Administrative duties through various systems like SAP and Oracle.
- Started as a specialist and finished as a manager for major clients
University at Albany
Director of Operations
2014.04 - 2015.05 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Oversight for team logistics, manage team academics, travel and community service
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others
- Change in team culture.
Florida State University
Student-Athlete
2009.05 - 2013.05 (4 years)
Job overview
- NCAA Sports Forum Participant 2013
- Student Athlete for Women's Volleyball & Basketball
- Served as SAAC Rep.for the Women's Volleyball Team
Education
University of Memphis
MBA from Business Administration
05.2018
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science from Public Administration
12.2012
Skills
- Detail oriented strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Efficient at multi-tasking, planning, developing and coordinating multiple projects
- Proven track record of successfully creating and maintaining strong constituent relationships.
- Fundraising, Budgeting, Purchasing
- Inventory management strategic planning and execution project & operations management
- Social Media
Affiliations
- Women in Sports Entertainment
- FSU Alumni Association
- UM Alumni Association
- Mamba And Mambacita Sports Foundation
- National Black MBA
Timeline
Project Manager
Events DC
2022.03 - Current (2 years & 6 months)
Director of Operations
Howard University
2021.08 - Current (3 years & 1 month)
Case Manager
Wesley Financial Group
2020.07 - 2021.08 (1 year & 1 month)
Director of Operations
Butler University
2020.01 - 2020.07 (6 months)
Athletic Business Manager
Chicago State University
2017.05 - 2020.02 (2 years & 9 months)
Marketing Coordinator
LA Fitness
2016.04 - 2017.10 (1 year & 6 months)
Account Manager, Preferred Accounts
Nike
2015.05 - 2016.05 (1 year)
Director of Operations
University at Albany
2014.04 - 2015.05 (1 year & 1 month)
Student-Athlete
Florida State University
2009.05 - 2013.05 (4 years)
University of Memphis
MBA from Business Administration
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science from Public Administration
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