Patrik Horvat
Madrid
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven media operations professional with extensive experience in managing high-profile international football events, including UEFA EURO 2024, UEFA Champions League, and Europa League. Adept at overseeing media operations, managing content, and ensuring seamless event delivery under tight deadlines. Known for my ability to maintain composure under pressure, lead diverse teams, and consistently deliver projects to the highest standards. Passionate about contributing to the success of football events on a global scale.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Project Director of UEFA Events
AIM Sport
08.2023 - Current
- Led the LED content management for UEFA EURO 2024, ensuring compliance with UEFA standards and alignment with brand strategies for major partners like Qatar Airways, Adidas, and BYD.
- Managed media operations for various UEFA events, ensuring smooth content delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented media operation processes that improved efficiency by 15%, reducing errors and enhancing overall event quality.
UEFA Content Manager
AIM Sport
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed the content approval process for UEFA competitions, including the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, ensuring all media met UEFA's high standards.
- Coordinated on-site LED teams, contributing to the seamless execution of over 200 matches.
- Collaborated closely with UEFA's media and IBC teams to integrate the latest technological developments into media operations, enhancing the efficiency of content management processes.
Project Management Intern
AIM Sport
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported the development and execution of marketing activities for major sports events, contributing to strategic planning and content creation.
- Assisted in venue management tasks, ensuring smooth media operations during match days and events.
- Analyzed customer feedback to inform the improvement of media operations processes, leading to a 20% increase in stakeholder satisfaction.
Education
Master of Sports Management -
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics
Slovenia02.2022
Bachelor of Physical Education -
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sports
Slovenia10.2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Football Event Management
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- ICT Proficiency
- Media Operations Management
Languages
Slovenian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Croatian
Intermediate (B1)
Itliteracy
- Trello
- Pipedrive
- Nusii
- NetSuite
- Microsoft 365
Timeline
Deputy Project Director of UEFA Events
AIM Sport
08.2023 - Current
UEFA Content Manager
AIM Sport
08.2022 - 07.2023
Project Management Intern
AIM Sport
04.2022 - 07.2022
Master of Sports Management -
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics
Bachelor of Physical Education -
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sports
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