Christopher Long

Experience

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  Yale University

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Atheltic Department Intern

  - Act with the interest of the Athletics Department.- Assist with day-to-day activities within the operations department.- Provide assistance with the set-up, operation and breakdown of the home events.- On-site to assist in the operation of home athletics events. ( men's soccer, men's basketball, women' lacrosse)- Work closely with internal and external constituencies to coordinate home athletics contests.- Coordinate emergency procedures while ensuring the safety of all fans.- Report unsafe equipment and/or facilities to the Director immediately.- Enforce rules and regulations and stop all unsafe actions.- Created Visting team guide. (35 varsity sports teams)- Contact visiting colleges, universities and officials to help with their travel.- Assist with day-to-day activities within the operations department. Show less

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  IAVM

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2014

  Crowd Manager

  Successfully completed the training program for Crowd Management I.

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  Yale University

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Athletic Department Graduate Assistant Intern

  As a Graduate Intern over at Yale Athletics, I assist with the administration of 35 varsity sports programs pertaining with projects such as facilities management, team operations, event management, compliance, athletic student services, ticketing, public relations, and project management.- Assist with day-to-day activities within the operations department.- Report unsafe equipment and/or facilities to the Director immediately.- Enforce rules and regulations and stop all unsafe actions.- Act with the interest of the Athletics Department.- Coordinate emergency procedures while ensuring the safety of all fans.- Work closely with internal and external constituencies to coordinate home athletics contests.- Provide assistance with the set-up, operation and breakdown of the department’s events.- Contest Manager for 35 varsity sports programs (Men's & Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's Women's Lacrosse) - On-site and available throughout selected athletics events to assist in the operation.- Contact visiting colleges, universities and officials to help with their travel to our athletic facilities.- Responsible for the hiring, training, and scheduling of all employees.- Overseeing Student workers for Men's and Women's soccer and Women's Field Hockey.- Assist in team travel (contracts) Show less

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  Yale University

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Event Manager

  Managing Event Operations for Division I varsity sports programs. Assisting with day-to-day activities within the athletic department. Working closely with internal and external constituencies to coordinate home athletics contests. Acting with the interest of the Athletics Department to enforce rules and regulations and stop all unsafe actions.

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  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Athletic Operations Assistant

  Identifying facility preparations and maintenance needs, directing operational meetings, updating manuals and checklists, and communicating with internal staff, the Conference, and NCAA.Responsible for planning and executing select Conference and NCAA post-season events; including the submission of bids and budgets, composition of host manuals, securing hotels, reconciling revenue and expenses, and overall compliance to policies. Coordinating with outside vendors for events, including Green Mountain Event Security, UMass Police, UMass Fire, Atlantic 10 Conference, Officials and Officials Assignors NCAA. Organize resources and services for visiting teams and officials; including communications, scheduling practices, updating visiting team guides, managing credential requests, and creating pre-game timelines. Coordinate maintenance and work order requests for athletic facilities, including custodial, electrical, grounds, and major event set-up. Oversee signage and windscreen facility enhancement projects, including identifying needs and completing projects as assigned. Assist in the development of risk/emergency management policies/ plans and credentialing systems. Assist in recruiting, training, and developing student event staff (20) and four interns; including hiring, managing payroll process, and guiding leadership development programs. And was the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) 2019 Men’s Lacrosse Championship Tournament Event Manager Show less

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  UCLA Athletics

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2024

  Director Of Facilities
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  UCLA

  Dec 2024 - now

  Assistant AD of Facilities & Projects