Nate Snell

About Nate Snell

As a Strategic Operations and Program Manager with an MBA and PMP, I’ve consistently driven growth and transformation across e-commerce, financial services, technology, media, and professional sports. My expertise spans Agile project management, strategic planning, digital transformation, and operational optimization—delivering results that meet and exceed business goals.I began my career at FC Dallas, progressing from Youth Operations Coordinator to Soccer Operations Manager for North Texas SC. In these roles, I managed logistics for large-scale events, led contract negotiations, and aligned multi-level goals across FC Dallas’ Academy, North Texas SC, and first-team levels. A highlight was establishing a player development partnership with Bayern Munich, generating $2.5M in revenue and enhancing the club’s talent pipeline.At OpTic Gaming (formerly Envy Gaming), I served as Project Manager, where I led high-profile digital engagement initiatives and events. I planned and executed the Jack Link’s Warzone Invitational, which attracted over peak viewers on Twitch and generated 3.25 million social media impressions.Transitioning into consulting, I advanced from Associate to Senior Associate at Grant Thornton. I managed a $1.5M data migration for an insurance client, reducing delays by 25% and implementing ServiceNow to enhance infrastructure efficiency. Later, at KPMG, I revitalized a financial services model remediation workstream through Agile improvements, achieving a 40% reduction in missed milestones, and developed go-to-market strategies for TMT sports clients to help drive growth and increase market presence.As Strategic Operations Manager at Traveldashery, I lead growth and transformation for a niche e-commerce brand. Under my leadership, Traveldashery has achieved 200% year-over-year revenue growth, expanded wholesale partnerships to 450+ retailers, and streamlined operations—reducing costs by 45% and improving order fulfillment times by 60%.Core Competencies: • Strategic Planning & Execution • Agile Project & Program Management • Digital Transformation • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Process Improvement & Resource Optimization • Risk & Compliance ManagementOutside of work, I’m a dedicated soccer fan, an avid fly fisher, and love exploring National Parks. These experiences fuel my drive to continuously learn, push my limits, and bring fresh perspectives to the projects I lead.Let’s connect to discuss how my skills and insights can add value to your team or project.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Soccer Growth

   U.S. Soccer Federation

   Jun 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• University of Florida - Warrington College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Middle Tennessee State University

  Masters of Science

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  Bachelor of Arts

Skills

• Coaching
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Social Networking
• Teamwork
• Sports Management
• Soccer
• Professional Sports
• Project Management
• Communication
• Player Personnel
• Time Management
• Management
• Sports Marketing
• Travel Planning
• Liaison
• Writing
• Creative Writing
• Mac
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership Development
• Sports
• Sports Writing
• Research
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Facebook
• Team Building
• Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Professional Writing
• Event Management
• Marketing
• Athletics