Diego Crespo
Santo Domingo,01
Summary
Experienced baseball operations professional with extensive expertise in managing daily operations, logistics, and governmental relations in the Dominican Republic. Demonstrated leadership in MLB event management, security oversight, and staff and player relations. Skilled in supervising a diverse team, including 6 direct and indirect members, and overseeing the work of 16 investigators in the Age and Identity Department. Entrusted with leading special projects to enhance MLB's presence and operations in the Dominican Republic, and responsible for supervising all activities related to the Age and Identity Department in the country, ensuring integrity and adherence to MLB standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Coordinator, Dominican Operations
Major League Baseball (MLB)
Santo Domingo , Distrito Nacional
01.2023 - Current
- Effective supervision of a diverse team: including 6 direct and indirect members and 16 investigators in the Dominican Operations Department, with a special focus on Age & Identity Investigation matters.
- Logistics and Compliance: Coordinate logistics for the 2024 Spring Training series preparation.
- Immigration process and Visa Applications: Oversee applications and all immigration matters for amateur and MILB players and staff, Ensuring compliance with all international MLB rules.
- Event and Operations Management: Led the DSL inauguration ceremony, coordinated Christmas festivities, and organized the 23rd-anniversary brunch for the MLB RD Office, showcasing exceptional event management and operational skills.
- International and Governmental Relations: Actively participate in strategic meetings with ministers and public officials, enhancing MLB's operations in the Dominican Republic. Supervised relations with the Dominican Summer League office and Congress, aligning our operations with legislative developments.
- Age and Identity Department: Lead the restructuring of the department, enhancing efficiency and maintaining robust communication with all investigators. Currently oversee all Dominican Republic Investigations and assist in International Investigations.
- Age and Identity Department Oversight: Responsible for approving invoices for cases and requests for additional diligences in the Age and Identity Department, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Legal Expertise and Strategy: Act as a key expert witness in labor cases and with teams, playing a pivotal role in strategizing and planning against the growing accumulation of labor lawsuits.
- Personnel Development and Recruitment: Aided in recruitment processes across various departments and actively engaged in MLB's leadership and mentorship program.
- Safety and Health Management: Contributed to the review and amendment of the occupational health and safety program and participated in the legal review of safety manuals.
Analyst, Age & Identity
Major League Baseball
Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Age and Identity Investigations Leadership: Spearheaded age and identity investigations for amateur prospects, ensuring adherence to MLB's integrity and standards.
- Operational Event Management: Orchestrated various operations-related events in the Dominican Republic, strengthening MLB’s rapport with public officials and enhancing community outreach.
- Operational Initiatives and Modernization: Championed the conceptualization and execution of new operational initiatives in the Age and Identity department, modernizing standard procedures and manuals.
- Visa Applications and Transition Management: I was responsible for filing all MLB player visa applications before the USC, manage daily tasks in Age & Identity, and ensuring seamless transitions for amateur players between Latin American countries.
- Legislation Advocacy: Actively advocated for legislation tailored to the interests of MLB's operations, securing optimal conditions for league activity.
- Team Management and Professional Development: Managed and nurtured the professional development of the Age & Identity On-field Investigators team.
- Participated in regular meetings with management to assess and address issues and identify and implement improvements.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Intern, Dominican Operations
Major League Baseball
Santo Domingo, MLB’sDistrito Nacional
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in routine research, investigations and special projects to support work of assigned department.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions in the A&I Department.
- Supported senior staff members in the completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Assisted MLB's Investigation department in several PED's and Domestic Violence cases.
Education
J.D. - Law
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic08-2019
MBA - Business Administration And Management
BARNA Management School
Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicSkills
- Business Administration
- Data Entry
- Financial Management
- Strategic Leadership and Team Management
- Governmental and International Relations
- Effective Bilingual Communication (Spanish and English)
- Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
- MLB's Rules and Policies knowledge
- Skilled in MLB's International Operations, including legal, investigations and immigration matters
- Event and Operations Management
- International and Governmental Relations
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
Affiliations
- Fitness Enthusiast (Gym Rat): Passionately committed to personal fitness and wellness, regularly engaging in intensive gym workouts.
- Former Amateur Baseball Player: Aspired to play in MLB, demonstrating strong dedication, team spirit, and athletic skill in baseball.
- Ex-Captain of High School Basketball Team: Exhibited leadership and team management skills as the captain, contributing to team strategy and morale.
- Recreational Softball and Baseball Player: Continues to actively participate in softball and baseball recreationally, maintaining a deep connection with and love for the sport.
Accomplishments
- Vice President of Student Integration Department, Law Students Group (GRED): Served as Vice President during 2015-2016, playing a pivotal role in fostering student engagement and integration in academic activities and events.
- Graduate Thesis on Circular Economy: Authored a comprehensive thesis focused on the new business model of the circular economy in the Dominican Republic, demonstrating a keen understanding of innovative economic strategies and environmental sustainability.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Coordinator, Dominican Operations
Major League Baseball (MLB)
01.2023 - Current
Analyst, Age & Identity
Major League Baseball
01.2020 - 12.2022
Intern, Dominican Operations
Major League Baseball
08.2019 - 12.2019
J.D. - Law
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
MBA - Business Administration And Management
BARNA Management School
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
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