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NFL On Location ExperiencesLogistics Manager, Super Bowl LIII
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019Greater Atlanta AreaCollaborated with Georgia World Congress Center event managers and NFL Security to ensure efficient operations and logistics including load dock operations, $30M deliveries, and managing scope-cost schedules, program quality execution, and event KPIs.
• Worked in collaboration with the Event Managers and NFL Security Protocol to comply with all VACIS (Vehicle and Cargo Inspection Systems) requirements and timings.
• Responsible for tracking all materials received at the loading docks, ensuring they are properly delivered to appropriate parties and received to four VIP NFL Sponsored Events.
• Maintained relationships with all vendors to ensure all personnel adhered to facility policies and security protocol.
• Responsible for the oversight, management and scheduling of loading dock logistics, ensuring the efficient operation for all areas of responsibility, including product, people and machinery.
• Assigned bays to incoming and outgoing vehicles on the basis of delivery and departure times, as specified.
Cox EnterprisesProject Manager, Events
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019(Operating under Pyramid Consulting)
Project manager with a natural knack for cultivating diversity & inclusion programming and events for Talent Acquisition team through centralized resources and optimizing program delivery to candidates and business leaders through communications and implementation and information technology. • Led 20+ projects by optimizing cross-functional relationships to meet quarterly recruitment and hiring strategies.
• Collaborated with internal, external stakeholders and community partners to build D&I capabilities impacting 48K employees.
• Functioned as a change agent by driving and managing change within an organization.
• Designed end-to-end D&I strategies by measuring project outcomes, building project analysis and communicating deliverables for workforce engagement and effectiveness mirroring high-priority markets.
• Increased efficiencies and quality of service by implementing change, process improvements, and innovative solutions.
• Managed project timetables and coordinated all aspects of project planning: budget, risks, and feasibility to devise long-range solutions, partner negotiations, and sponsorships.
LAZ Parking, Truist Park, Home of the Atlanta BravesHuman Resources Manager
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2018AtlantaManaged full-cycle new hire onboarding program and coordinated employee-facing services, bi-weekly $500,000 payroll for 400 employees, benefits, and HR policies.
• Maintained historical HR records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
DerbyBrown, LLCFounder
Nov. 2010Greater Atlanta AreaDerbyBrown, LLC develops strategies to curate unique experiences, innovative events and foster on-going dialogue. We create a collaborative atmosphere where we become a team partner who shares your vision and creates a level of transparency to guide you through the process. DerbyBrown seeks to capitalize on its distinguishing element – servant leadership, which is The DerbyBrown Way. Services include:
• Crisis Communication plans • Customized Integrated Marketing Solutions
• Event Housing and Registration
• Large-Scale Event Planning and Execution
• Sponsorship Activation and Marketing Solutions • Operations Logistics With each service provided for the client, we seek to serve the customer and lead them into uncharted territory. DerbyBrown creates innovative concepts that exceed client expectations and meet the demand of the ever changing marketplace. Focusing on our company motto, our clients build long lasting relationship with their clients because of our services. DerbyBrown, LLC represents a movement, a lifestyle, a culture.
Six Degrees Analytics (formerly Urban Sports and Entertainment Group)Event Director
Mar. 2009 - Apr. 2023Charlotte, North Carolina AreaExecuted event logistics serving 65,000+ attendees nationwide to Honda Battle of the Bands. Provided travel and hotel accommodations, managed $5M operating budget, developed vendor management relations and negotiated cost-savings.
• Identified gaps and recommended enhancements to existing workflows based on longstanding event programming scope.
• Interviewed, hired and managed a 40-person team to produce the annual high-energy event and provided reporting and tracking metrics to various teams via post-event meetings, communications, customer feedback, and other program workstreams.
• Directed hotel operations, banquet event order, contract management, housing lists, and reconciliation at 6 International hotel properties for more than 3,500 guests and managed a $500K hotel budget.
• Organized 50+ bus schedules following government regulations and maintaining a 300K budget to minimize cost and incidents.
• Established with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and hotel partners, ingress/egress venue procedural safety guidelines for participants luggage and personal belongings.
Prior Employers Include: Accenture, N.C. A&T, ATL History Center, ABFF, Sickle Cell GA.Operations, Program Management, and Events
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2015Atlanta Metropolitan AreaPrior Experiences Include:
• Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.- Director of Operations
• ABFF Ventures, LLC - Event Management Consultant
• Atlanta History Center - Event Manager
• North Carolina A&T State University - Senior Development Officer
• Accenture - Senior Relationship Manager
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