Director Operations in Phoenix AZ Resume Blake Barisich
Director Operations in Phoenix AZ Resume Blake Barisich
Director Operations in Phoenix AZ Resume Blake Barisich
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Blake J. Barisich
Objective To use my experience and skills to enhance the business relationships of the organization helping to achieve goals and have a positive impact on the bottom-line. Profile Solid background in financial analysis stressing profit/loss responsibility and client relations, with a strong emphasis on personnel management. Experienced in managing multiple accounts, consistently exceeding all sales goals and customer service expectations. Possesses superior operational knowledge and skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive operational and administrative policies and procedures. Experience
May 2006 to Present S.A.F.E. Management of Arizona, LLC Glendale, Arizona
Director of Operations Overall responsibility for establishing a new branch of S.A.F.E. Management to provide full security and event staffing needs for University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals Began business operations on May 15, 2006. In three months, successfully recruited, hired, trained and managed a full-time staff of 15 and a part-time staff of over 1000 team members Successfully opened operations on time and on budget, exceeded all staffing goals and client expectations Managed guest services for NFL Football games, International Soccer games, Major Automotive Sports shows, The Fiesta Bowl, The BCS Championship, various Expos and tradeshows with staffing for most events exceeding 850 team members Full profit & loss responsibility for the largest and most profitable S.A.F.E. Management branch. Controlled all fiscal/business functions of the Arizona operation including procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll Increased annual sales from $0 in 2005 to $1,680,000 in 2006 to $3,090,000 in 2007 to $6,500,000 in 2008 Directed overall security and guest services for The NFL Experience, pro footballs interactive festival, and directly managed the largest aspect of operations at Super Bowl XLVI (Indianapolis) Effectively managed overall guest services for Super Bowl XLII (Phoenix) with responsibilities focused on budget development, expense management, internal auditing, contract preparation, client relationships, and subcontractor management Liaison with Local, State, and Federal law enforcement for Super Bowl XLII and assisted in locating and investigating a Department of Homeland Security red cell. Lead training initiative for the past 6 Super Bowls with responsibilities including training development and main facilitator with class sizes exceeding 500 participants. Administrative responsibilities including personnel training and development, client development, game/event day operations and daily 24 hour 7 day a week security operations Assisted with the development and implementation of daily and event day security and emergency response plans to include all responsibilities of the Baltimore Director of Event Operations
Baltimore, Maryland
Director of Event Operations Full responsibility for the entire S.A.F.E. Management operation in Baltimore, Maryland at M & T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens Recruited, trained and managed personnel for security, parking, ticket takers, ushers, and guest services for large public events including NFL games, college events, and public entertainment with an event/game day staff of over 1000 team members Successfully managed the total client relationship: proposal preparation, costing, and contract negotiation
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Blake J. Barisich
Accurately prepared client invoices and processed employee payroll Developed strong relationships with clients resulting in increased account penetration Utilized strong public relations and personnel management skills to enhance the companys image Directed the security for NFL Tailgate at Super Bowl XL (Detroit) Co-directed the security for the Media Center at Super Bowl XXXIX (Jacksonville) Developed and implemented new game day security procedures to augment venue/stadium safety Managed an office comprised of four full-time employees and several part-time employees
Baltimore, Maryland
Events Manager Effectively staffed and managed guest services for public events held in 10 Maryland venues Maximized event revenue potential by decreasing no show rates and regularly attaining staffing goals Improved and organized office layout/procedures, coordinated installation of a new computer network to maximize operational efficiency Successfully managed the security/guest services for the Baltimore Ravens Training Camp
Education
Aug 1999 to May 2003 Hillsdale College Hillsdale, Michigan
Bachelor of Science Major Business Administration/Finance Hillsdale College Varsity Football Athletic Scholarship recipient 4-year starter 4-year letter winner Received the teams Most Valuable Freshman Award Initiative for Leadership Scholarship Delta Sigma Phi: Sergeant at Arms Inter Fraternity Council Representative Big Brother Big Sister
Professional Trainings
Rapport Leadership International Earned a certificate of completion for Leadership Breakthrough I Disney Institute Disney Approach to Quality Service Disney Approach to Leadership Excellence US Department of Homeland Security Sport Event Risk Management NIMS Courses ICS-100; ICS-200; ICS-700; ICS-800 National Football League Attended annual Train the Trainer NFL Security trainings since 2005 Participated in the development and presentation of 2006 Train the Trainer for all 32 Teams University of Phoenix Stadium Emergency Tabletop Exercises Participated in a major emergency tabletop exercise that thoroughly planned the execution of the Stadium Emergency Action Plan Baltimore Ravens Emergency Tabletop Exercise Participated in a major emergency tabletop exercise replicating a terrorist explosive detonation at the M&T Bank Stadium on an NFL game day