Caitlin O'Brien
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, MLS Academy Operations
Vancouver Whitecaps
11.2023 - Current
- Manage Academy Travel Planning & Home/Away Game Logistics
- Manage Training Schedule & UBC Field Bookings
- Manage Finance Reporting & Budget Planning
- Main Point of Contact for all MLS Academy Enquiries
- Manage Player & Staff Registration
- Manage Team Events & 1st Team Game Logistics
- Represent Academy in MLS League Meetings
- Coordinate Player Appearances at Community Events
- Manage Staff Professional Development Bookings
- Manage Billet Player Logistics
Operations Coordinator
Atletico Ottawa
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated all day to day operations
- Facilitated all team travel (flights, ground transportation, hotel, meals, per diem, travel insurance)
- Coordinated all players and staff on-and-off boarding for the season
- First Point of Contact for Players, Coaching Staff and League Office.
Match Director- Game Day
Atletico Ottawa
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Responsible for all Field, CPL stadium, and club operation issues while having a full understanding of Match day rules, policies, and procedures as outlined in the relevant Canada Soccer and/or CPL manuals.
Operations Coordinator
Ontario Soccer
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated day to day operations for Canada Soccer games in Ottawa
- Responsible for regulating Ontario Soccer field guidelines on Match Day.
Media Relations/ Community Coordinator
Atletico Ottawa
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinate all Community Events related to the club
- Facilitate player transportation, arrival, departure to Community Outreach Events
- Prospect local community opportunities with the club
- Facilitate game day press conferences conferences with Home team and Visiting Team.
Administrative Assistant
The Ottawa Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Communicate with Thoracic Surgery Physicians and nurse in hospital to coordinate client appointments
- Arrange and receive client test results
- Assist with employee payroll
- Administrative duties; scanning, sorting/filing of documents.
Research Assistant/Administrative Assistant
University of British Columbia- Department of Developmental Psychology
04.2016 - 05.2020
- Administered one-on-one and group surveys to assess social and emotional competencies of children
- Coordinated and scheduled data collection and school visits with teachers and principals
- Collected saliva samples from students to measure cortisol levels at different time points throughout the day, including preparing, labelling and packaging test tubes for samples
- Compiled, updated and maintained data in computer database (SPSS), sorted/organised data sheets into appropriate filing cabinets
- Managed a budget for the accompanying research projects while using cost-analysis marketing strategies ensuring all budget forecasting was met.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Business Administration -
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC01.2021
Diploma, Stage Management -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario01.2016
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Management
- Rules and Regulations
- Budget Management
- People Management
- Administrative Support
- Team Bonding
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking Abilities
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Manager, MLS Academy Operations
Vancouver Whitecaps
11.2023 - Current
Operations Coordinator
Ontario Soccer
06.2022 - 06.2023
Operations Coordinator
Atletico Ottawa
03.2022 - 11.2023
Match Director- Game Day
Atletico Ottawa
03.2022 - 11.2023
Media Relations/ Community Coordinator
Atletico Ottawa
03.2022 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant
The Ottawa Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2022
Research Assistant/Administrative Assistant
University of British Columbia- Department of Developmental Psychology
04.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Business Administration -
The University of British Columbia
Diploma, Stage Management -
Algonquin College
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