Sadaf Ismail
@sadafismail
I lead stadium and arena venue conversions, accelerating turnarounds for large-scale live events.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I've led 500+ venue conversions at Rogers Arena for Canucks Sports and Entertainment, coordinating crews of up to 45 staff across hockey, concerts, lacrosse, basketball, and tennis events. By applying lean management principles, I reduced rink-to-arena conversion time from 12 hours to under 10.
My event operations background spans end-to-end stadium planning at DY Patil Sports Stadium, including vendor contracts, risk plans, sponsors, facilities, and event-day teams. I also bring experience in field service management, sales coordination, and finance and accounting, enabling practical resource coordination under tight deadlines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Crew Leader, Event Operations
Canucks Sports and Entertainment
Dec 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 6 months)
Led crews of up to 45 staff through 500+ venue conversions at a 19,000-capacity arena, applying lean management to cut turnaround time from 12 to under 10 hours. Resolved operational issues on the spot and directed multiple work groups to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vancouver Community College
Post Graduate Diploma, Project Management
2022 - 2024
Pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, enhancing skills in project planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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