Isabelle Cherrington
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic professional committed to driving team success through dedicated effort, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills. Strong foundation in operations, administration, management, and marketing, complemented by a passion for continuous learning and growth. Eager to leverage expertise in the sports and events industry while embracing new challenges and opportunities for advancement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Maritz
09.2022 - Current
- Manage an average of 550+ in-person and hybrid events annually for a high-profile client, ranging from small meetings to complex experiences with 1,000+ attendees, including visits from high-level figures such as the Mayor.
- Oversee end-to-end event planning, conducting discovery syncs with hosts to assess needs, tailor venue and resource recommendations, and align deliverables with client goals.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Facilities, Catering, Transportation, Security, Event Production) to ensure seamless execution.
- Serve as liaison between hosts and third-party vendors; handle vendor sourcing, procurement, and contracting, including processing Certificates of Insurance.
- Manage registration platforms, track communications, and provide post-event reporting to identify areas for improvement.
- Actively contribute to organizational initiatives, including the Belonging at Maritz Google Subcommittee, Accessibility Committee, and Response Template Team, which improved email turnaround efficiency by 60%.
- Recognized Subject Matter Expert for the Chicago campus.
Director of Soccer Operations
University of Florida
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Directed all operational aspects of the women’s soccer program, ensuring efficiency and seamless support for the head coach and staff.
- Managed home and away game-day operations for ~20 matches per season, including playoffs, adhering to strict timelines for TV and production requirements.
- Oversaw travel logistics, hotel bookings, team meals, and catering for home/away games and trips.
- Served as liaison between coaching staff and multiple departments, including Marketing, Compliance, Communications, Administration, Facilities, Accounting, Academic Services, Nutrition, and Equipment.
- Managed an annual budget of ~$500,000, analyzing spending trends and creating detailed budget proposals for subsequent fiscal years.
- Managed and trained three graduate student managers.
- Provided executive support to the head coach, including calendar management, recruiting travel logistics, administrative tasks, and NCAA compliance paperwork.
Assistant Director of Soccer Operations
University of Arizona
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Executed all game day, travel, and administrative plans, ensuring flawless implementation and adherence to timelines.
- Oversaw logistics for home and away matches, including hotel arrangements, transportation (buses, flights, rental vehicles), and team meals.
- Maintained communication with multiple internal departments—marketing, compliance, communications, administration, facilities, accounting, academic services, nutrition, and equipment—to ensure operational needs were met.
- Managed two undergraduate student assistants, delegating tasks and providing on-site direction during practices, games, and travel.
- Handled VX Sport performance data collection for 28 athletes, tracking metrics such as sprint speeds and mileage to support athletic trainers in managing player recovery and workload.
- Provided on-the-ground support to coaching staff, resolving logistical issues quickly to keep operations running smoothly.
Club Services Associate
U.S. Soccer Federation
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Facilitated daily operations of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (DA) program, overseeing player and team registrations, scheduling, and compliance.
- Managed and maintained records for 18,000+ players using StackSports and Salesforce, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and ongoing system updates.
- Served as a primary point of contact for players, coaches, and parents, providing consistent communication and responsive support.
- Coordinated event operations staff for regional and national tournaments, ensuring efficient logistics and smooth on-site execution.
- Contributed to high-profile Federation initiatives, including creation of the DA Parent Handbook and participation in the SheBelieves Project.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2020
Master of Science - Marketing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Executive administrative assistance
- Logistics Management
- Resource optimization
- Stakeholder communication
Timeline
Event Manager
Maritz
09.2022 - Current
Director of Soccer Operations
University of Florida
06.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Director of Soccer Operations
University of Arizona
08.2020 - 05.2021
Club Services Associate
U.S. Soccer Federation
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Washington State University
Master of Science - Marketing
University of Arizona
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