Damian DeJesus

Georgia, ***** ad491h@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/dejesusdamian

NHL Manager Senior Traffic Operations Specialist

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in Project management, specializing in client data distribution, team building, and team management. Adept at making decisive decisions in fast-paced environments to ensure brand specifications and maximize mutual benefit and exposure. Strong team builder and communicator with a positive attitude, offering expertise in analytical decision-making, time management, and prioritization. Experienced in managing multiple teams, creating SOPs, and leading transparent communication with clients. Recognized for leadership in the launch of NHL on TNT/TBS and for achieving three Emmy Awards during a successful tenure at ESPN.

Expertise

Project leader Strong communication skills Analytical decision making Strong Team building skills Highly adaptable, fast paced learner Detail Oriented Positive Attitude Quick, Independent thinker Time Management and Prioritization MS Office Excel Outlook Microsoft Teams Zoom Slack Adobe Google drive Power point Canva

Experience

Warner Media/Warner Brothers-Discovery 2015-2023

Senior Traffic Operations Specialist -NHl Manager

Directed the strategy for all client data distribution for live games and special events. Managed multiple production teams of about a dozen people simultaneously. Oversaw the placement of data per client specifications, making decisive decisions during live game play to further insure our clients brand specifications. Ran daily meetings with multiple groups to ensure cohesion and a singular mindset for all scenarios.

Was appointed the 1st Manager of NHL traffic Operations when NHL first came back to TNT/TBS in 2021

In charge of 300 million in revenue in the first year, increasing to over half a billion in the following year.

Helped create the template by which all events would be run.

Saved the company Hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees by initializing new copyright protocol.

Received multiple commendations of excellence for handling high profile events.

Relied upon for decisive decision making in time sensitive environments, maximizing both brand and sport for mutual benefit and exposure.

Helped establish the appropriate protocols and held multiple teams accountable to ensure all guidelines and SOP practices were adhered to.

Relied upon to have a high attention to detail and adhere to strict delivery timelines as the person responsible for the final product as it aired.

ESPN 2004 - 2015

Master Control Operator

Coordinated programming changes, commercial log changes, and promos at the client’s and advertiser’s request. Edited and built the next day’s on-air logs. Served as the last line of defense for the quality control of the playlists/log’s creation and playout.

3 Time Emmy Award winner.

Performed final quality control of the commercial logs prior to broadcast for multiple networks.

Was the Lead Trainer for all on-boarding candidates.

Tasked with many managerial duties to ensure the best on-air product.

Education

Associate of Art in Liberal Arts, Suffolk Community College, Seldon, NY

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