PETER CLEAR
Boston
Summary
Results-oriented sports marketing and event operations professional with 5+ years of experience managing large-scale sports events, developing brand partnerships, and delivering high-quality customer experiences. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, oversee multi-event operations, and execute seamless tournaments and showcases impacting thousands of athletes and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Event Operations Manager
Prep Network
01.2025 - Current
- Lead operational strategy and execution for 100+ regional tournaments and showcases annually, impacting thousands of athletes, families, and coaches
- Serve as primary regional contact for event directors, venues, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event delivery from planning through execution
- Manage regional event budget of $750K–$1M annually; keep actual spend within ±5% of budget.
- Track and report KPIs post-event within 7 business days including attendance variance, Net Promoter Score and customer satisfaction
- Collaborate with marketing/sales to drive event revenue targets of $2M regionally; increase event-generated leads by more than 15% year-over-year.
- Negotiate and manage 25+ vendor/partner contracts per year, achieving average cost savings of more than 10% vs. initial quotes.
- Create and enforce run-of-show and contingency plans for 100% of events; resolve 90% on-site operational issues within 30 minutes.
Director of Operations
Select Events Basketball – 3Step Sports
Boston, MA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated communication with coaches, teams, and facilities to orchestrate high-profile basketball tournaments and showcases.
- Analyzed tournament outcomes and instituted improvements aimed at elevating the overall experience for 8000+ athletes and coaches each year.
- Manage 50+ on-site events, including staffing, scheduling, and game operations execution
- Lead ticketing and gate operations, including platform coordination, entry workflows, and on-site staff oversight to ensure efficient attendee access and a positive event experience
- Oversaw group travel logistics and booking processes through Sabre and Navan to enhance operational efficiency.
- Build and maintain vendor and hotel partnerships to streamline event logistics and booking processes
- Develop and manage relationships with key partners, including Under Armour, Gatorade, and Hoop Group
- Create and update event operator applications and BBCS roster documentation to ensure NCAA compliance
Associate Director
Select Events Basketball – 3Step Sports
Boston, MA
01.2022 - 01.2024
Key Account Manager
Hint Inc.
Boston, MA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed relationships and drove sales across large-format retail accounts, including Target, Wegmans, Star Market, and Market Basket, plus convenience channels
- Generated new business by nurturing leads and opening grocery and independent retail accounts
- Increased seasonal pallet program performance by 127% and 111% in consecutive years
- Developed strategic account plans to align client needs with company offerings
- Delivered 38% annual growth in the Western Massachusetts territory — highest in the region
- Developed and presented customized retail marketing programs and promotional strategies
- Executed merchandising initiatives, including point-of-sale placement and consumer promotions
- Conducted in-store visits to ensure customer satisfaction and effective trade marketing execution
- Collaborated with territory and regional leadership on strategic account planning
- Supported brand presence at marketing events and promotional activations
Sales Intern
Hint Inc.
Boston, MA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Education
BS - Communications & Sports Journalism
Ohio University
Athens, OH01-2019
International Certificate - Marketing
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain01-2018
Skills
- Event & Operations: Operations Management, Event Activation, Group Booking, Ticketing & Gate Operations, Vendor Management
- Tools & Platforms: Sabre, Navan, Concur, JazzHR, Exposure Events, AES Scheduling
- Marketing & Strategy: Brand Strategy & Development, Client Relations, Web Design
Timeline
Regional Event Operations Manager
Prep Network
01.2025 - Current
Director of Operations
Select Events Basketball – 3Step Sports
01.2024 - 01.2025
Associate Director
Select Events Basketball – 3Step Sports
01.2022 - 01.2024
Key Account Manager
Hint Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Sales Intern
Hint Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
International Certificate - Marketing
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
BS - Communications & Sports Journalism
Ohio University