Eva Havaris

In partnership with the other founding members, I was instrumental in the following:

• Creation of operational infrastructure, policies, procedures, protocols, and best practices.
• Build of a stakeholder team to own the model and its execution.
• Establishment of a 5-year roadmap, business plan, and prospectus to gain future club owners.
• Strategic planning with department heads on key priorities and operational tactics.
• Development of the league’s value proposition and… Show more

In partnership with the other founding members, I was instrumental in the following:

• Creation of operational infrastructure, policies, procedures, protocols, and best practices.
• Build of a stakeholder team to own the model and its execution.
• Establishment of a 5-year roadmap, business plan, and prospectus to gain future club owners.
• Strategic planning with department heads on key priorities and operational tactics.
• Development of the league’s value proposition and go-to-market strategy for key sponsorship categories.
• Formation of an exhaustive list of potential partners in each category and key contacts, as well as relationship-building with prospects.
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The acquired amateur league consisted of 17 men’s and 13 women’s teams acting as a feeder system to the Canadian Premier League.

I teamed with the Commissioner to draft the purchase and sale agreement, conducted an operational audit, and revamped the operational structure, policies, and procedures. By year 2, we strategized ways to expand and grow the league heading into 2020 and beyond, including establishing regional partnerships with Quebec and British Columbia to ensure a clear… Show more

The acquired amateur league consisted of 17 men’s and 13 women’s teams acting as a feeder system to the Canadian Premier League.

I teamed with the Commissioner to draft the purchase and sale agreement, conducted an operational audit, and revamped the operational structure, policies, and procedures. By year 2, we strategized ways to expand and grow the league heading into 2020 and beyond, including establishing regional partnerships with Quebec and British Columbia to ensure a clear development pathway into professional soccer in Canada for men and women. After a year, we expanded the league with 35+ new teams to include reserve leagues for women and men for the 2020 season.
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was faced with unprecedented challenges for the sports industry. I worked with key stakeholders to develop and execute a strategic plan for tournaments. I organized the logistics for 8 geographically-dispersed teams and their staff, including 2 charter flights, one East and one West, to comply with government regulations. I defined health, safety, and logistical protocols, monitored compliance by the 300+ participants, and coordinated COVID test… Show more

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was faced with unprecedented challenges for the sports industry. I worked with key stakeholders to develop and execute a strategic plan for tournaments. I organized the logistics for 8 geographically-dispersed teams and their staff, including 2 charter flights, one East and one West, to comply with government regulations. I defined health, safety, and logistical protocols, monitored compliance by the 300+ participants, and coordinated COVID test administration before and during games. I also established a daily operating plan and a detailed schedule of events, including roles and responsibilities for all league and club personnel. Partnering with senior executives at the Club level, I executed partnership and sponsorship deliverables in the virtual stadium, producing 90% of sponsorship revenue payments post-tournament with zero make goods. Show less

• Keynote Panelist, “Road to 2026,” Ontario Soccer Leadership Summit, 2019
• Guest Presenter, McMaster Sport Business Council, 2019
• Invited Presenter and Panelist, Canadian Olympic Committee Leadership Summit, 2013 – 2017
• Guest Presenter, “Leadership and Brand,” Humber College Sport Management Program, 2016
• Guest Speaker, “Strategic Planning & Coach Education, Evaluating Coaches,” │ Partners’ Day, Coaching Assoc. of Canada, │ 2009
• “Competition Development, Alpine Skiing,”… Show more

• Keynote Panelist, “Road to 2026,” Ontario Soccer Leadership Summit, 2019
• Guest Presenter, McMaster Sport Business Council, 2019
• Invited Presenter and Panelist, Canadian Olympic Committee Leadership Summit, 2013 – 2017
• Guest Presenter, “Leadership and Brand,” Humber College Sport Management Program, 2016
• Guest Speaker, “Strategic Planning & Coach Education, Evaluating Coaches,” │ Partners’ Day, Coaching Assoc. of Canada, │ 2009
• “Competition Development, Alpine Skiing,” Coaching Program Review Committee, Coaching Association of Canada, 2008
• Guest Speaker, “Personal Branding in Sport Administration,” University of Western Ontario, 2008
• “Community Initiation, Wrestling,” Coaching Program Review Committee, Coaching Association of Canada, 2008
• Presenter, “An Assessment of Sport Canada’s Sport Funding and Accountability Framework,” North American Society for Sport Management, Atlanta, GA, 2006
• Lecturer, “Women in Grassroots Coaching,” Northwest Optimist Soccer Club, London, ON, 2006
• Presenter, “Leadership and Coaching,” Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, 2005
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