Ivory Barksdale
Compliance Professional | JD Candidate | Contracts & Risk Operations
Raleigh, North Carolina USAAbout
Compliance-oriented professional with a background in management consulting, and military leadership, currently pursuing a Juris Doctor with a focused interest in sports operations. Combines operational strategy, risk mitigation, and compliance expertise with legal training. Looking to pivot into sports operations roles.
Experience
Human Capital Associate Manager
May 2019 - Present
Led large-scale operations and modernization initiatives in regulated environments, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership — experience directly applicable to athletic department and league operations.
Translated policy, statutory, and operational requirements into workflows, aligning execution with compliance.
(Active Duty Navy servicemember) Chief Petty Officer
Jul 1994 - Jul 2018
Military career encompassing support, planning and execution of high-stakes operations.
Prepared formal investigative reports reviewed by senior leadership and legal authorities, supporting determinations with financial, administrative, and reputational impact.
Conducted sensitive interviews, evidence review and debriefs for after-action reports,
