Vince Baldemor
Honolulu,HI
Summary
- 20 years' experience in executive leadership position in collegiate athletics.
- Seasoned fundraising professional in all aspects of philanthropy such as annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, endowments and booster clubs.
- Successful track record in revenue generation through corporate sponsorships, media, retail, ticketing, and special events.
- Since 2020 led University of Hawaii's collegiate licensing program and grew revenues 122%.
- Commitment to community service through participation on various commissions and non-profit boards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Athletics Director, External Affairs
University of Hawai'i, Mānoa
Honolulu, HI
10.2018 - Current
- Member of the senior management team of four, overseeing 21 sports and 500 student-athletes.
- Direct oversight and management of $20 million in annual revenue (of a $50 million operational budget)
- Oversees University of Hawai'i system collegiate licensing program which includes three 4 year institutions and 7 community colleges
- Manage 190 licensees and approximately $650,000 in royalties annually and averaged 50% year-over-year growth since 2020.
- Oversee and manage departmental camps and clinics program providing $500,000 annually to various sports
- Developed and executed outbound ticketing agreement
- Developed and executed online apparel partner agreement with Fanatics
- Developed and executed agreement with Papa John's Pizza to operate a restaurant on campus with revenue to support athletics
- Manage official team apparel contract
- Manage bookstore relationship with athletics which provides $125,000 annually
- Manage key relationships with TV contract providing $3M annually and Radio partner which provides $500,000
- Sport administrator for Baseball, Softball, Women's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Sailing, and Band
- Departmental oversight of Media Relations, Digital Media, Ticketing, and Marketing department
- Supervisor for external partnerships such as 'Ahahui Koa Ānuenue (fundraising), University of Hawaii Foundation (athletics development), Learfield (corporate partnerships) and Affinity Licensing Group (licensing and branding)
- Serves as athletics department liaison and manage relationships with Letterwinners club, UH Alumni relations, and oversee the Car Coaches program which works with 12 car dealerships around the state
- Oversee departmental branding guidelines which includes uniforms, team gear and facilities usage
- Developed, implemented, and supervised Name, Image, Likeness program (NIL) and secured partners to work with student-athletes, local businesses, and retailers
- Closed $1M gift from donor to provide academic support in 2023
- Developed award winning H-pass for multi-sport ticket program which brought in 500 members and approximately $50k in ticket revenue
- Oversight of department that has seen Hawai'i Athletics Social Media ranking become top 20 of NCAA Division I schools (based on Skullsparks rankings)
- Serves on advisory group for University of Hawai'i Esports Team
- Oversaw budget preparation and management for athletic department, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Provided leadership in developing strategic plans for the department's long-term growth and success.
- Directed athletic marketing and promotion efforts, increasing visibility and community support.
- Directed fundraising efforts to increase financial resources for programs within the athletics department.
- Ensured adherence to applicable laws and regulations pertaining to college athletics.
- Represented the university at various conferences and meetings related to collegiate athletics issues.
- Negotiated contracts with performers, vendors and other service providers.
Executive Director, Athletics and Campus Recreation
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, USA
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Responsible for managing, stewarding and growing $10 million annual budget through philanthropic and corporate partnerships
- Academic success: Increased average GPA rate year over year from 2.98 to 3.2
- Twenty-five student-athletes earned All-American and two earned Academic All-American honors during this time
- Athletics success: 1 NCAA National champion (M Tennis), 9 Individual NCATA National champions (Acro & Tumbling), 2 NCAA National Finalists (M Tennis), 4 NCAA National Semi-finalists (W Tennis), 8 Pacwest Conference champions (4x M Tennis, 2x W Basketball, 1x W Tennis, 1x M Basketball), and 4 National Coach of the Year awards (Acro & Tumbling, M Tennis, M Basketball, W Tennis)
- Managed staff of 50 and 250 student-athletes
- Sport administrator for all 15 teams; Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Golf, Baseball, Softball, Cross Country, Acrobatics and Tumbling and Cheerleading
- Upgraded athletics brand from Sea Warriors to Sharks to align with university brand
- Served as University administrator overseeing brand management and licensing program
- Secured multi-year university agreements with Pepsi, Adidas, and Follett Online Store
- Member of leadership team which developed Esports team and arena
- Upgraded Campus Recreation department with focus on increasing student body campus life
- Created new programs such as Hiking club, Surfing club, and student run tournaments such as beach volleyball, FIFA soccer video games, and yoga on the pier
- Revitalized and updated annual homecoming activities and Fin Friday to increase university school spirit
- Developed proposal to revive nationally competitive cheerleading and dance programs
- University Committees and Service: Senior Leadership team, Student Retention Committee, Homecoming and Spirit Week Committee, Advisor Filipino Club
President
'Ahahui Koa Ānuenue
Honolulu, USA
03.2003 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Non-profit fundraising organization for the University of Hawai'i, Mānoa Athletics Department
- Head of the non-profit (501 c3) fundraising organization for the University of Hawai'i, Mānoa Athletics Department
- Managed full-time staff of 7
- Reported to and managed 40-member board of directors
- Responsible for base of over 6,000 donors that raised over $35M for scholarships during this time span
- Coordinated a volunteer structure of 13 booster clubs and 2,000 members that provided over $9M through annual giving, fundraising and events
- Developed long term stability for the athletics department by increasing the endowment 50% through planned gifts, endowments, and major gifts
- Organized, coordinated and implemented ticketing plan for donors, boosters and fans to attend 2007 Sugar Bowl
- Non-profit fundraising organization for the University of Hawai'i, Mānoa Athletics Department
Education
Doctorate in Education - Educational Leadership
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08-2019
MBA -
University of Notre Dame
05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
De Paul University
12-1992
Skills
- Revenue generation
- Budget management
- Fundraising strategy
- Strategic planning
- Excellent communication
- Athletic branding
- Media relations
- Digital marketing
- Contract negotiation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Performance analysis
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Cultural awareness
- Creative vision
Affiliations
- National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), 2003-present
- International Collegiate Licensing Association (ICLA), 2023-present
- International Collegiate Licensing Association (ICLA), 2024 convention planning member
- LEAD1 Subcommittee, Name, Image, Likeness, 2019-2020
- National Association of Collegiate Marketers Administrators (NACMA), 2018-present
- NACMA Awards Committee, 2021-2022
- NACMA Brand Management Committee, 2022-2023
- NACMA Marketing Committee, 2023-2024
- National Association of Athletics Development Directors (NAADD), 2003-2014
- Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA), 2006-present
- Division II Athletics Directors Association (DIIADA), 2014-2018
Community Affiliations
- Honolulu City and County, Grants in Aid Commission, 2014-2024, Vice Chair 2018-2023
- Susannah Wesley Community Center, 2019-present, Board member
- Maui Hui Malama, 04/18-11/20, Board member, Board President 2019-2020
- Filipino Community Center, 2015-2019, Board member
- ESPN Diamond Head Classic Basketball Tournament, 2015-2019, Board member
- Palama Settlement Community Center, 2017-2018, Board member
- USTA Hawai'i Pacific Region, 2015-2017, Board member
- NFL Pro Bowl Host Committee, 2013, 2014, 2016, Board member
Leadership Appointments
- NCAA Men's and Women's Tennis Committee, 2024-present
- NCAA Committee on Men's and Women's Tennis, 2023
- Omidyar Fellows Hawai'i, 2016
- NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics, 2016-2018
- FBI Citizen's Academy (state of Hawai'i), 2012
- Pacific Century Fellows, 2006
- NCAA Ethnic Minority Male Leadership Institute, 2005
Additional
Married 2003, three kids (19, 17, 15)
one King Charles cavalier (4)
Former Division I college tennis player (1986-1990)
Miami Valley Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame member (05/23)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Athletics Director, External Affairs
University of Hawai'i, Mānoa
10.2018 - Current
Executive Director, Athletics and Campus Recreation
Hawaii Pacific University
01.2014 - 07.2018
President
'Ahahui Koa Ānuenue
03.2003 - 12.2013
Doctorate in Education - Educational Leadership
University of Southern California
MBA -
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
De Paul University
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