Sam Montalvo

Support technical administration, event readiness, regulatory compliance, and coordination among organizers, teams, federations, and competition personnel. Conduct technical briefings and support accurate event records through VIS.

Lead referee development and competition operations across a multi-country region, working with national federations, host organizers, teams, and officials. Coordinate referee selection, assignments, travel, visa documentation, credentials, and event communications.

Lead technical and administrative operations, including event standards, referee development, certification tracking, and communication with organizers and officials. Coordinate recruitment, assignments, training, and event readiness for a pool of approximately 90 officials.

Coordinate referee recruitment, tournament staffing, assignments, match-day standards, and post-event follow-up for youth volleyball competitions. Work with tournament operators, clubs, officials, and site staff to resolve staffing and scheduling issues.

Support international coordination, referee leadership, event preparation, technical guidance, and VIS administration for a national federation operating with limited resources.

Officiate indoor and beach volleyball, apply rules consistently, and communicate decisions clearly to players, coaches, and other officials. Resolve disputes and maintain composure in high-pressure settings.

Inspected and maintained public facilities to support cleanliness, sanitation, and safe working conditions. Followed security procedures and trained staff in safe work and sanitation practices.

Coordinated with military and civilian partners in community-focused operations and trained personnel in established procedures.

Worked in a safety-critical team environment involving field artillery systems, reconnaissance, and operational communication. Trained new personnel in equipment use and safety protocols.

Led a volleyball club as president, club director, and coach, overseeing operations and player development.

Directed boys volleyball operations and served as head coach for the varsity team.

Supervised frontline airport customer-service operations, including passenger concerns, check-in, boarding, and staffing needs. Coached and trained employees on customer service, safety, and security procedures.

Volunteered as a volleyball coach, providing instruction and mentorship to youth.

Served as head coach for a volleyball club, leading training and competition.

Supported community promotions, sponsor visibility, social media campaigns, and on-set production. Appeared as an on-screen reporter and comedic actor.

Directed youth chess tournaments, supervised assistant tournament directors, and resolved disputes under formal competition rules. Handled registration, logistics, communications, and administrative support.

Managed team operations, assisted coaching, and supported athletics events.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aviation with a Commercial focus, with expected completion in December 2026.

Earned an Associate in Science in Liberal Studies in June 2010.

Holds a Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.