Alejandro Linares
Master in Sports Business
New York City, New York USAAbout
I am an experienced Global Event Deals & Development manager with a master's degree in sports business and a background in law. With over six years of professional experience, I bring expertise in commercial strategy, negotiation, and execution. Venture capital and sports advisory background.
Experience
Grad Student in Residence – Marketing Strategy and Project Development
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Provided strategic advice in project development, market positioning, and investments for global brands, teams, and leagues in the sports industry.
Coordinated 8 negotiations with clients, companies, and leagues which resulted in new investments and the development of new projects.
Developed 15+ innovative marketing concepts.
Senior Manager Corporate Affairs and Innovation
Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
Strategic management overseeing business operations. Developed effective response strategies for legislation, saving the company from penalties exceeding US$500 million. Led the design and execution of a prestigious multibillion-dollar project, and created impactful marketing strategies for three global multibillion-dollar projects.
Manager Legal Affairs
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
I successfully implemented initiatives that reduced overdue legal cases by 15% through a tracking system. I achieved a 97% success rate in court by developing effective legal strategies. Additionally, I drafted over 400 legal documents with a perfect success rate, providing valuable support to clients.
Intern – Regulatory Affairs Vice-presidency
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Contributed to a 10% efficiency increase through a new regulatory framework. Additionally, I gathered data from all over Latin America, creating impactful presentations for senior management. Furthermore, I delivered a successful TEDx talk on Digital Transformation in Latin America using benchmark models.
Education
Sports Business
- Masters
Aug 2021 - May 2023
Twice elected Graduate Student Council Representative.
Designed a fan acquisition strategy for DC United that resulted in 350 new fans subscriptions.
Sports betting consulting project with Caesar’s Sportsbook.
Part of the logistics team for the NYC Marathon.
Designed a strategic plan for the development of international women's soccer.
Law
- Bachelors
Aug 2011 - Feb 2018
Concentration in International Law
Minor in Organizational Management
