Management Human Resource

MANUEL R. TAVAREZ

**** ********** ******, ***.*** . Bronx, NY 10453 . (mobile) 347-***-****

. e-mail: **********@*****.***

EDUCATION: PACE UNIVERSITY New

York, NY

Master of Science, Human Resource Management

Expected Completion, May 2014

BARRY UNIVERSITY

Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science, Sports Management, 2004

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Cambridge, MA

Fundamentals of Strategy, June 2013

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New

York, NY

International Corporate Finance, May 2013

PERSONAL SUMMARY:

A highly motivated professional with over 10 years' combined experience

in the sports industry and legal field. Extensive experience in

international baseball matters as well as working within a legal

environment. Exceptional analytical ability and experienced negotiator.

Strong team player who is able to communicate confidently and clearly and

possesses an entrepreneurial spirit required to work in highly flexible,

rapidly changing, ambiguous work environments. Currently seeking a

suitable position with an ambitious and forward looking sports firm where

there will be a variety of challenging and interesting projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

11/12-Present THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS

New York, NY

CONTRACT COORDINATOR

. Draft and edit all faculty contracts

. Administer all aspects of assigned contract

processing including, but not limited to, accuracy

of contract amendments, receipts and delivery schedules,

legal requirements and other commitments

. Compile and maintain all required contractual

records and documents in accordance with contract

requirements and company policies and procedures

8/10-11/12 NELSON TEJEDA ESQ. New

York, NY

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

. Prepared exhibits for pleadings, trials, hearings and

presentations

. Conducted basic legal and factual research

. Prepared court filings, correspondence and other

documentation related to clients

. Assisted attorneys with pleading drafting, discovery,

trial preparations and motion filings

7/09-9/10 SFX BASEBALL GROUP Santo Domingo,

Dominican Republic /

PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE Tampa, FL

. Recruited professional players in

the Dominican Republic and the United States

. Serviced clients with tax preparations and

equipment during Spring Training

. Assisted in negotiations of Game Used

marketing contracts for clients

. Assisted in negotiations of baseball card

deals

. Traveled throughout the U.S. to service

clients during the baseball season

. Served as liaison between La Academia and SFX

Baseball Group

. Organized Showcases for amateur baseball

players

2/07-7/09 COWAN, LIEBOWITZ & LATMAN, P.C. New

York, NY

TRADEMARK PARALEGAL

. Liaison between attorneys, Major League Baseball

Properties (MLBP), and foreign associates

. Gathered evidence and related materials in support of MLBP

international trademark matters

. Prepared trademark status reports

. Assisted with the drafting and editing of legal

documentation

. Prepared and coordinated documentation for USPTO filings

. Ensured open lines of communication and satisfaction of

deadlines through execution of dated

correspondence

6/04-1/07 SUPERIOR SPORTS MANAGEMENT, INC. Santo Domingo,

Dominican Republic

PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE

. Assisted with the development of Baseball Academies

throughout the Dominican Republic

. Organized Showcases for both amateur and released baseball

players

. Traveled extensively throughout the Dominican Republic

evaluating talent & recruiting amateur

players

. Assisted in negotiations of endorsement contracts

. Drafted endorsement proposals

INTERNSHIPS

Summer 2003 NEW YORK METS

Flushing, NY

BASEBALL OPERATIONAS DEPARTMENT, INTERN

. Organized scouting reports for both amateur and

professional players.

. Assisted the with the 2003 Amateur Draft

8/02-5/03 PRO PLAYER STADIUM

Miami, FL

GUEST SERVICES DEPARTMENT, INTERN

Summer 2002 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER New

York, NY

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENT, INTERN

. Researched national education organizations and created a

data chart that illustrated common

trends and practices

2/02-3/02 BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Fort Lauderdale, FL

SPRING TRAINING TICKET OFFICE, INTERN

Summer 2001 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

New York, NY

INTERNATIONAL BASEBALL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, INTERN

. Assisted with the Annual Winter League meeting with the

Caribbean Confederation

. Assisted with the Winter League Reserve List & Import

Player Reserve List Request and Replies

. Organized facility surveys of stadiums from the Dominican

Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and

Venezuela

9/00-5/01 BARRY UNIVERSITY

Miami, FL

SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT, INTERN

. Recorded game statistics during university athletic events

& distributed media guides

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Outlook), Legal Key, Juris Suite, Time

Sheets, West Law, Lexis, Adobe Professional and

Datatel Colleague

. Fluent in Spanish and English

. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, presentation,

and writing skills

. Superior time management skills and strong attention to

detail

. Solid understanding of business concepts & dynamics for

large national and international

corporations

. Ability to prioritize workload; work effectively under

pressure and to tight deadlines

. Can work under deadline pressure and deliver high

quality results

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