Experience

Professional Referee Organization

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Director of Strategic Initiatives & Innovation

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Manager of Innovation and Operations

  • May 2020 - Sep 2022

• Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives and Innovations

  • May 2017 - May 2020



NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Team

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2017



U.S. Soccer Federation

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Referee Programs Coordinator

  • 2013 - 2017

  • Organize and administer training events for high-performance referees• Handle referee administration for all international, national team and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup games• Assist with arrangements and logistics of instructors, assessors, and referees for all state association clinics, courses, and events• Market the program’s updates, events and accomplishments on social media• Oversee the national and international certification of officials, assignors, and referee coaches• Support the Director of Referee Development in day-to-day activities of the department and program• Manage the online referee database used for leagues and competitions of all levels• Plan and execute the U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting for 500 attendees

• Registration Coordinator

  • 2010 - 2013

  • Managed the online registration database used at all levels (about 150,000 individuals from 56 state associations)• Facilitated the procedure of referees and teams participating in youth international games• Coordinated and distributed materials to membership• Served as first point of contact for questions from the public and inquiries related to the referee program• Prepared, organized and executed all department events



Major League Soccer

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Operations Coordinator

  • 2008 - 2010

  • Solely responsible for MLS and MLS Reserve Division team travel administration which included scheduling, managing service expectations, and developing new procedures and policies. Prepared, executed and managed contracts for each team host hotel and bus partner in all 16 MLS markets. Developed and monitored yearly team travel budget and responsible for invoices and billing associated with hotel accommodations and transportation. Updated and prepared the Team Travel Manual each year. Developed and executed the first Bus Partner Agreement. Served as main contact for MLS Team Administrators, travel agencies, host hotels, and bus partners.• Coordinated and performed operational and competition duties for MLS and Soccer United Marketing events including MLS All-Star, MLS Cup, various international games, Soccer Operations Seminar, Soccer Industry Medical Symposium and the MLS Player Combine. Duties included preparation and execution of the pre-game Technical Meeting, press box spotter, referee coordination, warm-ups, roster distribution and locker room coordination. • Served as a contact for United States Soccer Federation, Canadian Soccer Association, Game Officials, MLS Equipment Managers, Referee Liaisons, MLS Team Administrators and MLS Team Operations Directors.• Solely responsible for MLS and MLS Reserve Division referee administration including game fees, expenses, travel, assignments, equipment, credentials, statistics, and Referee Liaisons. Scheduled preseason, exhibition, and scrimmage games for all MLS Clubs. Prepared weekly Game Notices for League Season and Reserve Division games. Prepared and distributed disciplinary summaries, yellow-red card reports, and disciplinary notices for MLS Disciplinary Committee. Maintained disciplinary database and website for the MLS Disciplinary Committee.



United Soccer Leagues

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Assistant Director of Professional League Operations/USL Registrar

  • 2008 - 2008

  • In addition to continuing duties of USL Registrar and AGM Coordinator, monitored minimum standards compliance, disciplinary management, and operational fulfillment for 21 professional franchises. Assisted all senior League Directors in preparation, execution, and conclusion of respectful seasons. Coordinated with League Directors on amended and adopted policies for the USL Operations Manual. Coordinated the production and distribution of official USL credentials and the USL Operations Manual. • Assisted in the preparation and execution of events including the USL Men’s Player Showcase, ODP camps, and the NSCAA Convention and reception. Duties included the application process and coordination (vendors, service providers, players, coaches, etc.), operations, and team management. Attended and assisted in the execution of all senior League Championships. Coordinated preseason meetings in conjunction with League Directors and event-related materials.

• Senior Leagues Operations Coordinator/USL Registrar/AGM Coordinator

  • 2006 - 2008

  • Controlled all amateur and professional player registrations, as well as managed rosters and eligibility. Researched and developed the registration process into an online system which is still in use today. Primary liaison with United States Soccer Federation, Major League Soccer, Major Indoor Soccer League, Canadian Soccer Association, Federación Puertorriqueña de Fútbol, and the Bermuda Football Association. • Prepared, organized and executed the USL Annual General Meeting and Tradeshow for all Senior Leagues including 350 attendees. Marketed to potential vendors, organized payments, and managed Tradeshow vendors. Organized AGM schedule and seminars; worked closely with teams on presentations. Conducted Hall of Fame dinner and Awards Ceremony. Worked closely with the President, COO, and League Directors on AGM specifics such as attendees, VIPs, and seminar presentations.