Marcell Gash

About Marcell Gash

Proven ability to thrive in a multitude of high-pressure scenarios through effective…

Experience

1. Director, Operations

   Ultimate Fighting Championship

   Jun 2022 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Establish operational protocols and procedures. Oversee the day-to-day operations and business activities of the UFC Performance Institute. Perform on-going training with athletes, coaches, and UFCPI team members to ensurecontinued adherence to professional codes of conduct, COVID and/or other health & safety-related protocols, or any mandatory facility requirements. Establish agreed-upon utilization targets and facilitates optimal utilization rates across allclienteles. Develop and maintain third-party consultant relationships and form strategic partnershipswith industry leaders in business operations, strategy, and commercial enterprise. Develop and implement support systems to aid in athlete and coach training logistics movingin and out of the facility. Cultivate positive relationships with key stake holders, including UFC athletes, coaches, andgyms.Principal Skills: Budget Construction, Business Development, Community Outreach & Relations, Consulting, Contracts.

Education

• Colorado State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  2000 — 2004

• St. Thomas University

  Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A), Business Administration, Management and Operations (Sports Administration)

  2016 — 2026

• Cherry Creek High School

  General Studies, General Studies

  1995 — 1999

• Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

  Dotor of Jurisprudence, Law

  2017 — 2020

• St. Thomas University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations (Sports Administration)

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Fundraising
• Legal Writing and Research
• Social Media
• Youth Mentoring
• Contract Law
• Budget Construction and Implementation
• Self Motivated
• Budgets
• Management and Leadership Development
• Event Management
• Analytical and Critical Strategist
• Social Media Marketing and Communication
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning, Organization and Execution
• Negotiation Tactics
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Flexibility
• Negotiation
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Event Operations and Logistics
• Research
• Youth Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Human Resources
• Property Law
• Sponsorship
• Program Management
• Multifaceted Communicator
• Strategic Planning
• Civil Procedure