Experience

Miami Marlins and loanDepot park

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sr. Director, Community Impact

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the world to pause, the Miami Marlins Foundation assessed the greatest needs of our community. It was evident that food insecurity was the top priority. Through long-standing relationships, I was able to quickly establish programs that helped provide food security for our communities most vulnerable. At this time, my responsibilities shifted away from Youth Baseball and Softball to our Wellness and Empowerment pillars. • Ensure all wellness and… Show more When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the world to pause, the Miami Marlins Foundation assessed the greatest needs of our community. It was evident that food insecurity was the top priority. Through long-standing relationships, I was able to quickly establish programs that helped provide food security for our communities most vulnerable. At this time, my responsibilities shifted away from Youth Baseball and Softball to our Wellness and Empowerment pillars. • Ensure all wellness and empowerment programs positively impact youth while aligning with the organizational goals of increasing brand awareness, creating positive sentiment and building trust in our market • Develop and implement strategy for Wellness, Empowerment and Community Impact pillars • Wellness addresses barriers that students face in achieving academic success in the focus areas of food security and mental & physical well-being • Empowerment provides access and opportunity to youth through college scholarships and educational resources • Community Impact focuses on disaster relief response, military initiatives, and volunteer engagement opportunities • Collaborate with Corporate team to engage partners with Foundation programs that align with their CSR priorities, driving both revenue for the team and funding for the Foundation • Oversee volunteer engagement program designed to engage employees and corporate partners • Align minor league affiliate community initiatives with Marlins Foundation pillars • Develop and maintain budgets for all wellness, empowerment, and community impact programming • Define measurement criteria to assess department performance in relation to established goals • Monitor community needs and industry trends by building and developing relationships with civic leaders and community organizations in South Florida and nationally • Maintain relationships with MLB Community Relations contacts to share best practices, report Marlins Impact, and ensure all obligations are met

• Sr. Director, Youth Programs

  • Nov 2018 - Oct 2020

  Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area Under new ownership and leadership, I took on the challenge of developing a Youth Baseball department that focused on providing opportunities for youth to play baseball and softball while engaging with the Miami Marlins throughout their youth. The goal was to ensure that every child playing baseball or softball in South Florida had a direct experience with their hometown Major League team. Programs were designed to follow the lifecycle of a child, from Tee-Ball through high school, taking into… Show more Under new ownership and leadership, I took on the challenge of developing a Youth Baseball department that focused on providing opportunities for youth to play baseball and softball while engaging with the Miami Marlins throughout their youth. The goal was to ensure that every child playing baseball or softball in South Florida had a direct experience with their hometown Major League team. Programs were designed to follow the lifecycle of a child, from Tee-Ball through high school, taking into account all socio-economic backgrounds and physical abilities. New programs included the Miami Marlins Tee Ball initiative, Youth League Days, Youth Player of the Game Spotlights, the HSBN All-Star Game, and Miami Marlins Youth Tournaments. The relationship with USA Baseball was strengthened and we provided local opportunities through Fun at Bat and Community Coaching Clinics. The Fun at Bat program was adopted by MDCPS and reached over 90,000 students across the district in the first year. In addition to the newly developed program, existing programs were also wrapped in, including Field of Dreams, youth clinics, the Youth Baseball Invitational and all MLB Youth Programs such as Jr. RBI, RBI, Pitch Hit & Run, Jr. Home Run Derby and the Play Ball Initiative. A focus on programming with Special Olympics, Challenger Baseball, Miracle League and the Baseball Fantasy Camp For Kids ensured youth with physical or intellectual challenges had opportunities to enjoy the game of baseball.

• Sr. Director, Community Outreach

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2018

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area • Led staff and administered budget of the Community Outreach Department which included youth programs within the focus areas of education, arts, and baseball/softball, Marlins Ayudan, Player Relations, Alumni Relations, Speakers Bureau, and Family Services • Oversaw all youth programs within the core mission of education, the arts and baseball • Programs included Marlins@School/Marlins Think Tank, Marlins Masterpiece Series, Mini Marlins/Marlins Jr. RBI, Marlins RBI, Marlins Youth… Show more • Led staff and administered budget of the Community Outreach Department which included youth programs within the focus areas of education, arts, and baseball/softball, Marlins Ayudan, Player Relations, Alumni Relations, Speakers Bureau, and Family Services • Oversaw all youth programs within the core mission of education, the arts and baseball • Programs included Marlins@School/Marlins Think Tank, Marlins Masterpiece Series, Mini Marlins/Marlins Jr. RBI, Marlins RBI, Marlins Youth Clinic Series • Created, developed and led the Club’s front office community service program, Marlins AYUDAN • Included the development and planning of Organizational Days of Service/Organizational Days of Civic Engagement, Ayudan Team events, Marlins Ayudan Partner School Program, and the Marlins Ayudan Appreciation Luncheon • Oversaw all Speakers Bureau appearances on behalf of club, all player appearances made in relation to Club sales and marketing efforts, as well as all family services provided for members of the traveling party • Pursued opportunities to increase public’s awareness and utilization of Outreach programs • Initiated and solidified relationships with community groups on a local and national level, including the creation and planning of events both in-ballpark and at outside venues • Communicated and coordinated details of community programs with all relevant departments, with a strong focus on Media Relations and Broadcasting • Participated in the Club’s Speakers Bureau program



Florida Marlins

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Community Outreach

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2014

  Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

• Manager, Community Outreach

  • Mar 2002 - Nov 2009

  Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area • Led staff and administered budget of the Community Outreach Department, which included youth programs, Player Relations, Speakers Bureau, Family Services for uniformed personnel, and In-kind Charitable Donations • Developed and maintained community programs that targeted personal interests of players

• Coordinator, Community Outreach

  • Oct 1999 - Mar 2002

  Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area • Instrumental in the development of the Club’s 2000 marketing theme, “Every Day, Every Game, All Heart” • Contributed to the development of the Club’s community initiative, “Cornerstones for Kids…Building a Brighter Future Through Education and Baseball” • Created player philanthropic programs aligned to their areas of focus/passion • Coordinated Family Services for uniformed personnel, including family room activities and wives programs

• Assistant, Community Affairs

  • Jan 1999 - Oct 1999

  Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area • Coordinated the Marlins Speakers Bureau, arranging over 100 speaking engagements • Coordinated the distribution of over 30,000 tickets to charitable organizations for the 1999 season • Absorbed player relations responsibilities during the off-season

• Intern, Community Affairs

  • May 1998 - Dec 1998

  Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area • Implemented a new database for the distribution of charitable donations to non-profit organizations • Maintained a fan-friendly atmosphere while addressing a variety of customer service issues • Assisted with promotional player appearances, visits to local hospitals and game day duties such as autograph sessions, pre-game tours for children, and the Saturday Night Raffle