Lee LaRosa

Experience

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  New York Cares Youth League

  Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

  Internship

  Worked along side New York Cares employees cleaning up the streets of New York through Youth based community development projects.

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  UNICEF

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Humanitarian Intern

  Accompanied the President/CEO in a field trip to Kenya with NBA Players Luc Richard Mbah-A –Moute & Nick Collison, NBA Legend/Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutumbo and NBA Senior VP of Social Responsibility Todd Jacobson.

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  UNICEF USA

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Community Grassroots Volunteer

  Reporting to the Director of Sports Partnerships and the Chief of Staff: Assisted in On-Site Management of the taping of Public Service Announcements with the Sacramento Kings and the End Poverty Initiative Club (EPIC).

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  The SEED Academy

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  Sports Intern

  Working directly for the two Co-Executive Directors in their New York Office: Drafted proposals, Organized Fund Raising Events, Assisted with Celebrity/Player Management; Hosted Charity Auction; Conducted Background Research for Funding Proposals.Community Grassroots Volunteer/US Fund for UNICEF January 2014Reporting to the Director of Sports Partnerships and the Chief of Staff: Assisted in On-Site Management of the taping of Public Service Announcements with the Sacramento Kings and the End Poverty Initiative Club (EPIC). Show less

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  NBA Entertainment Inc

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  Photographer Assistant

  Assisted Sports Photographer Nathaniel Butler in photographing the 2014 NBA Draft and 2015 NBA All Star Weekend, including Set-up, Break-down, Product Placement, and Celebrity/Player Management.

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  Sport Management Club at Syracuse University

  May 2015 - Mar 2016

  Club President
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  Beyond Sport

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Operations and Communications Coordinator

  Summer Internship for Beyond Sport. Focusing on communications, marketing, social media, and day to day operations for the organization and three major summer events.

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  Bayside Builders Inc.

  Jun 2016 - now

  Assistant to CEO & Site Coordinator

  Assistant to managing partner of a real estate development consortium as well as supervise various on-site activities.

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  IHeartMedia

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Promotions Assistant

  Assisted with all aspects of on-site event production and execution, and photography work; generated online photo albums, including social media such as Facebook/Instagram Live, Snapchat and Twitter posts.

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  New York Road Runners

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Intern; Media, PR, & Pro Athletes

  Generated Media Advisories and Press Releases, coordinated media outlets outreach for events/races coverage, drafted & pitched media for story ideas around the TCS NYC Marathon & other large scale events; created online photo albums, pro profiles, & event information pages on the NYRR website; posted on social media/edited information on the NYRR website.

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  IHeartMedia

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Marketing, Promotions, Event Production Assistant

  Responsible for coordination, set up, and production of Promotional Events for six different radio stations.

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  United Nations International School

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Athletics Intern

  Responsible for creating weekly master schedules for coaches, students, and principals; securing transportation, permits and officials for all games; maintaining websites; create team schedules; oversee after school athletic programs; draft monthly newsletters for staff and parents; work with NYC Parks Department to secure field and facility permits; and responsible for Implement a new varsity sports team and attending league meetings on behalf of the school.

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  Triple S Sports & Entertainment Group

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Consultant, Project Executive Soccer Aid USA

  Served as Event Project Lead to determine feasibility and set structure for Soccer Aid (A Professional Celebrity Charity Soccer Event) in the United States in coordination with Major League Soccer and a National Charity. Responsibilities included: generating marketing materials, serving as liaison between all stakeholders, coordinating between US and UK Markets, soliciting potential sponsors, overseeing US Operations, budgeting, coordinating event logistics and stadium operations.

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  211 Premium Sports LLC

  Aug 2019 - now

  Founder and Managing Member

  Founder and Managing Member for 211 Premium Sports LLC, a Sport Management Consulting Company

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  Oliver+Rose LLC

  Apr 2020 - Jul 2023

  Oliver+Rose is a high-touch consultancy focused on amplifying impact and inspiring change. This is achieved through a series of strategic planning conversations, exercises and conversations focused on identifying and implementing your unique philanthropic mission statement, vision and pathway. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey, have an established portfolio of charitable impact or are looking to shift gears, Oliver+Rose is by your side to elevate your charitable legacy while amplifying your brand.Current clients include: 49ers Golden Heart Fund, NFL + NBA + MLS + WNBA + Olympic athletes (current and former), AIM Youth Mental Health, Wender Weis Foundation for Children, Ubuntu Football Academy (Cape Town, South Africa), Applied Silver, Change, Special Olympics, Yavneh Day School, Weatherhead Institute @ Harvard University and more.How we can help you:Corporate social responsibility (CSR) program development, analysis, deployment for corporations, NGOs, family or private foundations and individuals. We deliver customized deployment strategies for entities seeking to launch as CSR program.Development of sustainable philanthropic platforms and portfolios to support business development objectives and revenue generationIdentifying and facilitating the connecting of like-minded organizations to increase impact around philanthropyPhilanthropic fundraising and programming event managementMedia opportunity analysis and strategy developmentStrategic planning exercises to help build cohesion in your workplaceAuditing marketing, collaterals, budgeting, cost-benefit balance and feasibility of existing CSR programsFacilitating team building and/or sustained volunteerism, matching grant and employee engagement programming aligned with your corporate purpose, values and needs.Advising on social impact investment opportunities locally, nationally, and globally1:1 coaching on finding your (or your organization's) ikigai Show less

  • Director, Programs+Operations

    Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Senior Project Manager

    Apr 2020 - Feb 2022
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  Athletes' Voices

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2023

  Athletes’ Voices provides elite athletes with tools to leverage their high-influence platforms to impact issues of importance globally, nationally, locally, and personally, ensuring that their voices aren’t just heard in the moment, but are the catalyst or spark for a movement.Athletes’ Voices Certificate Program The Athletes’ Voices Certificate Program launches with the first cohort in 2021. Offered exclusively to elite professional, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, it will provide influencers with a deep understanding of current issues by developing knowledge to strengthen visibility and funding strategies for causes aligned with philanthropic passions. The program is augmented by networking in structured and unstructured sessions, formal mentoring relationships and 10 months of intern support.Athletes' Voices Speaker SeriesConcurrent with the build out of the inaugural convening, Athletes' Voices will be hosting monthly content through the Athletes' Voices Speaker Series, featuring athletes, academics, business leaders, and philanthropists leading conversations focused on the role of athletes in driving social impact. Co-curated in July 2020 by founding partners at the Weatherhead Initiative on Global History (WIGH) and the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard University in partnership with Oliver+Rose, the program launched with the Pitch for Change Speaker Series. Now in its second year, Athletes’ Voices has expanded its reach through collaborations with the Doug Williams Center for the Study of Race and Politics in Sports at Grambling State University and the 25 HBCUs represented by the partnering athletic conferences along with a consortium of the greatest academic and business leaders in the world, Through an exploration of athlete engagement, the series seeks to create an environment for exchange between the sports community, high impact philanthropy and business influencers, the University and the public. Show less

  • Executive Leadership Team | Athletes Voices

    Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Strategist | Athletes' Voices

    Jun 2020 - Jul 2023
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  Elton John AIDS Foundation

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  Development Coordinator

  The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organisations in the world. The Foundation’s mission is simple: to be a powerful force in the end to the AIDS epidemic. We are committed to no more discrimination. No more HIV infections. No more AIDS deaths. No matter who or where you are.We believe AIDS can be beaten. But only if everyone at risk of HIV, no matter who they are or where they are has access to the non-discriminatory HIV information and compassionate care that allow them to stay healthy and safe and live with dignity. Show less

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  Rookie Road, Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Business Analyst

  Rookie Road is an online website that teaches the rules, lingo, and gameplay of various sports in an easy to understand way.

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  The Giving Back Fund

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Project Manager - Athletes' Voices