Chris Zembik

Experience

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  Junior United Soccer Association

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Business Development & Sponsorship Intern

  • Developed sponsorship framework by completing a benchmarking report to identify best practices, an organizational profile explaining programs offered, team distribution and income/population demographics, and a three-fold brochure for distribution to potential partners• Created idea to start indoor soccer league by completing a competitor analysis to research other leagues, prices, schedules and registration processes, and presented business plan to Board of Directors

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  Brener Zwikel & Associates

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

  Media and Public Relations Assistant

  •Monitored media check-in station, distributed credentials, and developed media kits for the Major League Baseball All-Star Fan Fest•Obtained interviews with All Star players while establishing positive relationships with media affiliates

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  Berkeley Research Group LLC

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2014

  Business Consulting Assistant

  Provided clients with data-driven, objective and innovative solutions in the healthcare industry. • Audited paid claims to ensure payment in accordance with the Department of Managed Health Care regulations.• Performed feasibility analyses for healthcare organizations to determine viability of proposed construction, operations and management projects.• Supported utilization management by interviewing clients’ employees to understand job functions for improved efficiency of healthcare services and procedures. Show less

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Marketing, Promotions, & Game Operations Intern

  Performed game-day activities for a NCAA Division I athletic program, selected fans for event promotions and set up marketing table with game-day programs and stat sheets.• Completed script to coordinate with PA, band, dance and cheer.• Conducted master’s project on how to tailor a marketing plan for a commuter school by distributing an on-site survey during games and using chi-squared tests to illustrate importance of creating community atmosphere, giving away school apparel and advertising on social media sites. Show less

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  Open Gym LLC

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  Marketing & Operations Intern

  •Enhanced brand awareness by conversing with target market to determine consumer preferences•Organized tasks and responsibilities at various events to ensure successful results

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  Southern California Golf Association

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2012

  Project Management Intern

  2012 SCGA Hall of Fame Program/Ceremony• Maintained memorabilia collection through identification and transportation of artifacts while organizing on-site display set up • Supported collateral management by writing the ceremony’s program through research and working with the family estates of Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, and Bob Hope• Communicated with a variety of constituent groups including family estates, charity groups, museums, hotel, and case display company to ensure successful preparation and execution of event Show less

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  Golden State Athletic Conference

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Business Development & Social Media Intern

  Created youth basketball clinic to enhance brand awareness through promotion of marketing materials and presentations to local youth community groups.• Supervised staff of 30 volunteers including student athletes and interns.• Developed corporate partnership business proposals for youth basketball clinic, conference tournament basketball championships, NAIA Men’s Basketball preseason tournament and NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship.• Performed a financial analysis on whether to increase referees’ fees per game or pay by mileage to determine the best solution of officiating needs for conference members. Show less

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  University of San Francisco Sport Management Program

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Research Assistant

  • Researched journals, articles, and press releases to determine how professional sport stadiums were financed and if funding affected naming rights deals• Proofread and found examples to support economic impact theories through literature review to demonstrate how minor league sports provide a greater economic impact in the community than professional league sports

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  Mater Dei High School

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2016

  JV Soccer Coach

  Coached men’s junior varsity and freshman soccer teams, leading practices, game preparation, and in-game coaching. • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and academic rules.• Apply sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the student body.

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  Cal South California State Soccer Association-South

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2015

  Tournaments & Competition Coordinator

  Maintained fluid administration, marketing and communication of sanctioned events by collaborating with Board of Directors, accounting, league account management, risk management, insurance, media and sales.• Managed youth and adult tournament sanctioning process, communicating with tournament directors to ensure application and tournament reports were compliant. Used content management system (CMS) to post approved tournaments on website. • Streamlined sanctioned tournament application process by building an online application prototype to increase tournament approval rate and allow access to pertinent information.• Coordinated tournament marketing efforts by selling $20,000+ annually in email advertising and direct mailers, resulting in increased registrations.• Supported event day activity, including event preparation, volunteer management, merchandising, referee assignments, scheduling and equipment inventory.• Acted as Cal South State League Coordinator for California Regional League, the top youth competitive soccer league on the West Coast. Voted as a commission member to increase player recognition, develop brand awareness and create greater player exposure to U.S. National team staff and top college coaches.• Directed communication efforts and website management for the California Regional League through website stories and email blasts regarding rules, scheduling, standings, qualifications and registration. Show less

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  Coast Soccer League

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2020

  League Operations Coordinator

  Oversee operations for youth soccer gaming circuit comprised of 2,500 teams, 37,000 players, and 180 clubs.• Conduct various ad hoc projects assigned by the League President, including analyzing team rankings, auditing referee assignments and evaluating field usage for scheduling.• Improved mobile application by identifying and implementing strategies to increase sponsors’ target reach, including push notifications, tournament listings and social media engagement.• Direct registration, scheduling and customer relations for the Southern California National Premier League (130+ teams) and Spring League (300+ teams) while managing league budgets.• Created a new league website (www.nationalpremierleague.com) to enhance visibility and user friendliness. Show less

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  McKinney Christian Academy

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2024

  Coached men's varsity team by assisting with practice drills, game preparation and tactics, and in-game adjustments. • Develop training exercises to identify and improve players’ abilities.• Analyze and adjust game formations to use players’ strengths to attack opponents’ weaknesses.• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools (TAPPS) regulations and academic rules.• Collaborate with school personnel and training staff to ensure the safety and health of all players, providing updates on team and player progress. Show less

  • Varsity Head Coach

    Apr 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Varsity Assistant Coach

    Nov 2017 - Apr 2022
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  U90C Sports

  Sept 2020 - now

  • Director of Operations

    Nov 2024 - now

  • League Manager

    Sept 2020 - Nov 2024