Marcelo Mazzillo Braga
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
- Talented and dedicated professional with strategic leadership and organizational management skills, complemented by strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates proficiency in team collaboration and project execution. Poised to deliver impactful results and drive success.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, alongside expertise in project management and team leadership. Committed to delivering transformative results and fostering culture of innovation.
- Former Athlete with 14+ years in the High Performance/Sports industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Games Director
Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC)
Riyadh, KSA
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for all planning, execution and budgeting of all Team Saudi operations and logistics in all Multi-Sport Events, such as: Summer and Winter Olympic Games, Asian Games, Islamic Games, Arab Games, ensuring the best to our Saudi Athletes and Coaching Staff.
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
- Directed day-to-day work of 20 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
Sports Manager
Brazil Olympic Committee
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible for the operation and logistics of different Multi-Sport Events.
- Led the team in different delegations test events towards the Olympic Games and Pan-American Games.
- Managed Accreditation, Transportation, Accommodation, Logistics, Catering and VIP's in many different missions.
Educational Coordinator
Brazil Olympic Committee (COB)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
01.2010 - 05.2018
- Part of the Team that developed and executed the Brazilian Coaches Program (ABT), a High Performance Coaches Course, focused in developing and improve High Performance Coaches capabilities. In 6 years leading this project, we have successfully graduated over 600 coaches of which in the past 3 Olympic Games, over 10 Olympic medals were achieved.
Assistant Coach
Augusta State University
Georgia, USA
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Planned trips all around USA to the tennis teams (male and female).
- Planned practices and match strategies for the athletes.
- Responsible for all the travel logistics of both men and women's tennis teams.
Education
Master Exécutif en Management des Organizations Sportives (MEMOS) - Sports Management
Master's Program in Sports Management
Belgium 09.2014 - 10.2015
Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration/ Marketing - Sports Management
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA 01.2006 - 01.2010
High School - undefined
Our Lady of Mercy School
Rio de Janeiro, RJ 01.2000 - 01.2002
Middle School - undefined
Sain't Dominics International School of Portugal
01.1998 - 01.2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic planning
- Employee management
- Operations management
- Logistics management
- Staff development
- Contract negotiation
- Budget control
- Excellent Integration capability and Teamwork
- Good Interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization
- Former Professional Tennis Player
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner
Custom
- High organizational skills and Work Planning
- Experience in Project Management
- Excellent integration capability and teamwork
- Good interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization
- Former Professional Tennis Player
Personal Information
- Age: 37
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Games Director
Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC)
01.2021 - Current
Sports Manager
Brazil Olympic Committee
06.2018 - 12.2020
Master Exécutif en Management des Organizations Sportives (MEMOS) - Sports Management
Master's Program in Sports Management
09.2014 - 10.2015
Educational Coordinator
Brazil Olympic Committee (COB)
01.2010 - 05.2018
Assistant Coach
Augusta State University
01.2009 - 12.2009
Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration/ Marketing - Sports Management
Augusta State University
01.2006 - 01.2010
High School - undefined
Our Lady of Mercy School
01.2000 - 01.2002
Middle School - undefined
Sain't Dominics International School of Portugal
01.1998 - 01.2000
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