Ryan Lenarduzzi
3323 Wayne Drive, North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Highly motivated sport management professional with diverse experience in academic, corporate, grassroots and entrepreneurial environments. Proven track record developing, promoting, managing and leading successful programs and events. Confident leader and communicator who thrives in team based environments. Passionate about the utilization of sport as a means to personal and social development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Founder
North Shore Basketball Academy
05.2016 - Current
- Established a profitable business with 500 participants a season in various programs/events.
- Program development and planning for club teams, youth programs, after-school programs and leagues.
- Sport event management (tournaments, leagues).
- Curriculum development for all programs.
- Managing day-to-day business operations.
- Training of athletic and administrative staff to perform day to day business operations.
- Establishing foundational processes for business operations.
- Conducting target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Establishing, optimizing and enforcing business policies to maintain consistency across operations.
- Generating revenues yearly and effectively capitalizing on industry growth.
- Overseeing business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and monthly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Management and development of partnerships including Nike Sport Camps Canada, Jr NBA Canada, the Squamish Nation and various private and public schools.
Co-Founder
Integrated Athlete Development Inc
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Collaborating with leading sport scientists in the development of holistic and systematic youth programming based on long term athlete development and focusing on functional movement, psychology, fitness and lifestyle.
- Leading on court programming at various events including NBA All-Star Weekend.
Business Development Manager
Fortius Sport and Health
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Lead the business development team in revenue generation for multi-million dollar integrated sport facility.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients/partners.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Planned, executed, organized and assessed business development strategies.
- Managed and developed key partnerships including Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Soccer Association and Toronto Raptors.
- Planned and executed social media campaigns.
- Planned, executed and organized community relations and foundation initiatives.
- Developed and implemented standardized event management process.
Athletics and Recreation Coordinator
Capilano University
07.2008 - 02.2015
- Worked with coaches to facilitate team management and student-athlete development.
- Managed athletic events, sport development and campus recreation programs and corresponding budgets.
- Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised athletic department staff and volunteers.
- Managed community stakeholders relationships including school districts, recreations commissions and provincial sports organizations.
- Planning, execution and organization of provincial and national sporting events.
- Managed facility rentals and worked with renters to ensure successful events.
- Ensured proper maintenance of facility and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC08.2008
Skills
- Proven Leader
- Problem Solver and Critical Thinker
- Program Creation and Implementation
- Financial Planning
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Sport Event Management
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
Timeline
Owner/Founder
North Shore Basketball Academy
05.2016 - Current
Business Development Manager
Fortius Sport and Health
03.2015 - 12.2015
Co-Founder
Integrated Athlete Development Inc
07.2014 - 07.2017
Athletics and Recreation Coordinator
Capilano University
07.2008 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
Simon Fraser University
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