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Synita Gates

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Stadium operations professional at the New York Yankees who created an inventory tracking system for event supplies.

United States

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At the New York Yankees, I created and maintained an inventory tracking system for stock, orders, and distributed items. I also developed event budgets and coordinated staffing and event details for non-baseball events.

At the University of Notre Dame, I managed budgets for football game operations, the Shamrock Series, and facility operations. I rebuilt the Usher Program and planned major events, including the 2023 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin.

Across university athletics roles, I coordinated events, facilities, staffing, payroll, and vendor needs. At Louisiana State University, I oversaw payroll processing for approximately 300+ employees; at the University of Akron, I led development of the arena and stadium COVID-19 plan and procedures.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Director, Stadium Operations

New York Yankees

Apr 2025 - Sep 2026 (1 year 5 months)

Managed event planning and operations for non-baseball events, including walk-throughs, budgets, vendor quotes, and inventory tracking. Coordinated staffing and served as Stadium Operations Manager on Duty.

Event Planning Budgeting Vendor Management inventory tracking Staff Coordination Communication Skills

Director of Operations, Facilities & Event Management

University of Notre Dame

Aug 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Managed budgets for football operations, Shamrock Series, and facility operations. Rebuilt the Usher Program and planned major events including the Aer Lingus Classic and Shamrock Series at Yankee Stadium.

Budget Management Event Planning Staff Supervision EMS Facilities Management Training

Assistant Director of Game/Event Management

Louisiana State University

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Oversaw payroll for 300+ employees, recruited and trained game-day staff, and managed event operations for multiple sports. Completed bids for SEC and NCAA championships.

Payroll Processing Staff Recruitment Training Event Operations Vendor coordination

Manager of Athletic Operations and Events

University of Akron

Nov 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Scheduled and coordinated events for arena and stadium, supervised game-day staff, and led COVID-19 planning. Collaborated with campus departments for safe events.

Event Scheduling Staff Supervision COVID 19 Planning Collaboration

Events Coordinator

University of California, Merced

Sep 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Coordinated 150+ special events and equipment requests, managed ticket operations and concessions, and supervised 45+ student workers including payroll.

Event Coordination Ticketing Operations Concessions Staff Supervision Payroll