Valeriya Romanovich
Baku
Summary
Experienced and dynamic Sports and Events Manager with 11+ years of expertise in planning and executing international sporting events, including high-profile tournaments for beach volleyball, basketball 3x3, and swimming. Demonstrated success in managing budgets, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve excellence. Skilled in crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and HSE compliance, with a proven record of delivering innovative solutions under tight deadlines. Passionate about fostering meaningful experiences through sports, and uniting global communities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beach Volleyball Technical Supervisor
Beach Volleyball Technical Supervisor, CEV
Worldwide
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: (European Volleyball Confederation), Worldwide
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- CEV Representative on International Beach Volleyball Tournaments
- Inspection of Facilities
- Checking the fulfillment of the CEV marketing requirements
- Projects: 2017 CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Laholm, Sweden, 2018 CEV Snow Volleyball European Tour - Bakuriani, Georgia, 2019 EEVZA Beach Volleyball Tour, Rokiskis, Lithuania, 2021 EEVZA Beach Volleyball Tour, Rokiskis, Lithuania, 2023 EEVZA Beach Volleyball Tour, Kachreti, Georgia, 2024 U-18 CEV European Championship, Kachreti, Georgia
COP29 Venue Manager - Blue Zone
Orientations Events
Baku
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed the setup, daily operations, and logistics of delegation offices, ensuring seamless functionality.
- Oversaw bump-in/bump-out processes, wayfinding, signage, and FFE distribution.
- Supervised cleaning, waste management, and HSE compliance to maintain high standards.
- Coordinated with technical, production, and logistics teams to optimize workflows and meet event objectives.
- Project: COP29
Project Manager
Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation
Baku
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led the planning and execution of national beach volleyball tournaments.
- Managed logistics, including venue selection, scheduling, and staffing.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning for events and programs.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Coordinated media coverage with the communications team.
- Supervised staff and volunteers to ensure seamless event operations.
- Projects: National Beach Volleyball Championship 2024, Amateur Beach Volleyball National Tournament 2024, Beach Volleyball Tournament among Government Agencies
Project Manager - Sport Activations
ADD Enterprise
Riyadh
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Development comprehensive event plans, including timelines, budgets
- Coordination with clients to understand their needs and preferences, and ensure that events align with their objectives.
- Collaboration with vendors, sponsors, and partners to negotiate contracts and agreements.
- Close collaboration with the design and production teams for the timely execution of designs and branding installation.
- Close cooperation with national federations and assistance in organization of the tournament
- Project: Ramadan Season 2024
Beach Soccer and Basketball 3x3 Arena Zones Manager
Blink Experience
Neom
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinated successful implementation of FOP management.
- Created comprehensive strategies from general instructions.
- Provided significant contributions to venue design in all competition areas.
- Field of play, venue layout, and set-up.
- Line management of operational teams: production, cleaning, and branding.
- Managing four zones: Beach Soccer Arena, 3x3 Basketball Arena, Warm-up Areas, and Athlete's Complex.
- Projects: Neom Beach Soccer Cup 2023, and FIBA 3x3 Neom Challenger.
Beach Volleyball National Team Manager. Events Manager
Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation
Baku
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Organized and supervised training processes, local and international training camps, and competitions.
- Managed travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
- Evaluated staff performance, and provided coaching.
- Liaised with CEV and FIVB for compliance, and international event coordination.
- Collaborated with players, coaches, and medical staff to ensure peak team performance.
- Projects: National Beach Volleyball Championship 2023 (three phases)
Sports and Events Manager
Aquatic Palace
Baku
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Organized training programs and tournaments in swimming, artistic swimming, beach volleyball, and beach soccer.
- Managed procurement of sports equipment and event logistics.
- Oversaw event planning, booking, promotions, and venue tours.
- Coordinated catering services to ensure seamless food delivery.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to enhance event visibility.
Swimming Sport Competition Manager
European Youth Olympic Festival - EYOF 2019
Baku
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Line management of operational teams
- Delivery of sport-specific technical documentation for all functions.
- Planning and delivery of the FOP Management, Workforce, and volunteer recruitment.
- Development of Sport Competition Contingency Plans.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Project: EYOF2019
Transport Manager
Zhara International Music Festival
Baku
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems
- Overseeing the daily maintenance of vehicles in the fleet
- Assignment of VIP and VVIP transportation for VIP client group
- Project: Zhara International Music Festival 2017
Assistant to Sport Competition Manager - Judo
Islamic Games Operational Committee - AISGOC
Baku
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Assisting in all aspects of the sport competition and training schedules
- Maintaining the integrity of the sport competition and support the delivery of the event to the highest standard
- Ensuring that athlete transport services are in place and operational as defined by the sport competition manager
- Support of the development of relationships with respective International and National Sport Federation
- Operational planning for Games-Time
- Project: Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games
Beach Volleyball Sport Competition Manager
European Games Operational Committee - BEGOC
Baku
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Line management of operational teams
- Delivery of sport-specific technical documentation for all functions.
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of the FOP Management.
- Key sports input into venue design across competition venues, field of play layout, and set-up.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
- Project: Baku 2015 European Games
Beach Volleyball Sport Specialist
European Games Operational Committee - BEGOC
Baku
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Coordination and delivery of detailed sports competition and training schedules
- Communication activities as advised by the Sport Competition Manager
- Operational planning for Games-Time
- Project: Baku 2015 European Games
Beach Volleyball Coordinator
Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation
Baku
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Support the development of relationships with respective international and national sport federations.
- Contract negotiations with foreign players.
- Coordinated logistics related to transportation needs such as shuttles or buses for attendees.
- Arranged security, printing and supply vendors to meet unique requirements of each event.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Projects: 2014-2016 CEV Beach Volleyball Continental Cup - Pool H - Azerbaijan, Baku
- 2014 CEV Beach Volleyball European Championship Baku Masters - Azerbaijan, Baku
Education
Bachelor of Economics and Law -
KHARKOV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS
Ukraine01.2016
Skills
- Risk Management Assessment
- Project management
- Event planning
- Venue Operations Management
- Sports and event logistics
- Risk management and compliance
- Project planning and execution
- Budget oversight and cost optimization
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Client and stakeholder coordination
- Crisis management and contingency planning
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Russian, Native
- Azerbaijani, Fluent
- Ukrainian, Advance
Certification
- For the significant contributions made to the CEV U18 Beach Volleyball European Championships 2024, organized by the Georgian National Volleyball Federation
Languages
Russian
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Azerbaijani
Advanced (C1)
C1
Ukrainian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
COP29 Venue Manager - Blue Zone
Orientations Events
09.2024 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation
06.2024 - 08.2024
Project Manager - Sport Activations
ADD Enterprise
01.2024 - 05.2024
Beach Soccer and Basketball 3x3 Arena Zones Manager
Blink Experience
09.2023 - 11.2023
Beach Volleyball National Team Manager. Events Manager
Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation
01.2023 - 09.2023
Sports and Events Manager
Aquatic Palace
08.2019 - 02.2022
Swimming Sport Competition Manager
European Youth Olympic Festival - EYOF 2019
03.2019 - 07.2019
Transport Manager
Zhara International Music Festival
07.2017 - 07.2017
Beach Volleyball Technical Supervisor
Beach Volleyball Technical Supervisor, CEV
01.2017 - Current
Assistant to Sport Competition Manager - Judo
Islamic Games Operational Committee - AISGOC
01.2017 - 06.2017
Beach Volleyball Sport Competition Manager
European Games Operational Committee - BEGOC
12.2014 - 07.2015
Beach Volleyball Sport Specialist
European Games Operational Committee - BEGOC
09.2014 - 12.2014
Beach Volleyball Coordinator
Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation
06.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Economics and Law -
KHARKOV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS
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