Richard DiRago

Experience

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  SUNY Cortland Athletic Department

  Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Event Staff

  Worked various SUNY Cortland home athletic competitions with different roles, such as:- Scoreboard Operator for men's and women's soccer- Statistic Runner for a playoff football game- Managed ingress & egress of fans for men's and women's basketball games- Line Judge for a women's volleyball tournament - Shadowed different event managers for specific athletic competitions during the Spring of 2017

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  Grand Prix New York Racing & Entertainment

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2020

  Track Marshall

  Part-time customer service position in which responsibilities include:- Greet customers at the door when they enter the track- In charge of certain races on certain tracks (ex. Kids Track, Teen Track, and/or Adult Track)- Be the lead on running birthday parties and/or corporate events on track - Build different tracks for certain events- Answer any questions customers may have and teach them how to effectively ride the go-kart

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  SUNY Cortland Sport Management Club

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Event Manager for "Lose the Shoes"

  A one day event, this 3v3 shoeless soccer tournament helped raise money for "Grassroot Soccer," a non-profit organization aimed to help eliminate HIV/AIDS in Africa. I helped assist with this event two years prior, and then got the opportunity in 2017 to run this event myself, in which I:- Worked with a group of 6 people (including me), assigning tasks each week to all of them- Got 20 participants and 10 sponsors, raising a total of $1,253- Received $1,025 from the 10 sponsors alone- Completed a 14 page event portfolio Show less

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  Backyard Sports

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Coach

  Seasonal position in which I:- Supervised and coached a total of about 100 1st-3rd and 4th-6th graders a day - Taught them how to play various sport games - Played pick-up games to put their skills to the test

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  SUNY Cortland Rec Sports

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  SUNY Cortland Intramural Sports Supervisor

  One of 7 Supervisors on staff in charge of a specific intramural game scheduled to work each week (usually 3 a week), train new staff members on their job, overlook staff each shift and give them feedback, provide excellent customer service to all participants, and attend biweekly supervisor meetings.

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  Cornell University

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Event Management and Gameday Operations Intern

  For this Spring semester internship, my responsibilities inlcude:• Preparing game folders and communicate with visiting teams/officials and staff• Checking officiating websites and use scheduling calendars• Managing various winter and spring athletic events on site

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  (USTA) United States Tennis Association

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

  Partnership Marketing Associate

  Seasonal Employee for the US Open Tennis Championship working alongside Account Executives, Managers, and Directors of the Partnership Marketing Department. Responsibilities included:- Assisted the above personnel, along with clients and agency individuals of our sponsors, and completed their requests- Assisted in promotional activities (i.e. Seat Upgrades, Gate/Suite Giveaways, morning Sponsor Clinics)- Carried deliveries to certain suites and other locations on the ground- Ran will call tickets, merchandise, and any other supplies to its proper locations- Delivered New York Times magazines and newspapers to suites- Answered phone calls in office Show less

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  New York City Football Club (NYCFC)

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  Match Presentation Brand Ambassador

  - Act as an NYCFC representative at all home matches and events- Responsible for the set-up, operation, and teardown of all Fan Zone elements (located next to Section 238 on the Masterpass Patio)- Assist in the distribution of giveaways in and around Yankee Stadium- Set off our smoke stacks on cue for start of the game, goals scored, and wins- Maintain and track inventory to ensure all Fan Zone and fan engagement elements can be executed as designed

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  New York Jets

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  Events & Game Operations Staff

  • Part-time assistant promoting the Jets brand at home games and events in the community• Provide operational support (set up, management, and breakdown) of these home games and various events• Engage in various promotional activities to improve fan development• Act as a fan ambassador to grow the Jets fan base

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  City of Rye Recreation

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2023

  Recreation Attendant

  • Created, organized, and/or ran various seasonal after school and/or weekend programs• Year-round Special Event Planner that included Easter Egg Hunt, Food Truck Festival, Thanksgiving Turkey Run & Paws Walk, and Letters to Santa as well as planned various seasonal recreational programs for youths & adults with at least 10 different vendors• Was in charge of the field scheduling of 10 city-owned fields, 12 city-owned tennis courts, and 7 school district-owned fields to authorized user groups, outside renters, school teams, and recreational programs.• Was in charge of Tennis & Pickleball Operations in the city, including the hiring & supervising of Park Attendants• Performed as the League Director for our Adult Softball Leagues, consisted of 15 Men’s teams and 7 Ladies’ teams, and Youth Basketball Leagues for Boys Grades 3-4 and Girls Grades 5-7.• Ran our social media accounts (Facebook & Instagram) by posting flyers, event recaps, upcoming programs, staff spotlights, and more Show less

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  Town of Branford Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Services Department

  Sept 2023 - now

  Programs Coordinator

  - Execute & lead a large range of both new and returning seasonal recreational programs & events for all ages- Collaborate with multiple community groups/agencies to help carry out such programs- Supervise a staff of 10 part-time after school staff & 30 summer camp staff while planning activities for over 250 campers aged 5-12- Reached an estimated 75,000 accounts & 100,00 views with nearly 500 shared social media content through the department’s Instagram/Facebook account in the year 2024- Task with working within a budget, create revenue/expense reports, & produce SWOT analysis’ when creating programs & events- Create & advertise five different seasonal brochures annually- Allocate Community House rooms & Outdoor Park Facilities to residents & town organizations for parties, meetings, & sporting activities Show less