FIFA

Head of Host Broadcast Production

CONCACAF

Director Broadcast Operations, EP & Media Distribution

Provide strategic direction of production, broadcast operations, and media distribution of live global soccer programming for industry-leading global FIFA confederation and governance body serving 41 member associations. Manage and negotiate media rights and contracts for major networks, including FOX, Univision, ESPN, Verizon, Televisa, CBS, and more. 

–	Launched enterprise’s broadcast operations division and transformed division into revenue-generating cost center to produce double-digit multimillion-dollar ROI over last 4 years.

–	Expanded media distribution sales rights by 3X from 2019 to 2021 despite challenged pandemic market.
 
–	Facilitated editorial and production operations as coordinating producer for 6 games for FIFA World Cup Russia with 1.8 billion combined viewers worldwide.

Executive Producer & Director of Broadcast Operations and Media Distribution

ALBAVISIÓN

Served as executive producer for multimillion-dollar soccer events across LATAM, determining coverage strategies and production logistics strategies, as well as fortifying relationship management with content buyers. Led production and operations for 150-member Repretel 6 Channel organization in Costa Rica in concurrent role within Albavisión parent company.

–	Produced 300+ hours of live content, serving in various key functions for numerous high-profile soccer events, including broadcast manager for Costa Rican FIFA World Cup 2014, LP for CONCACAF’s Gold Cup 2013, and LP for multi-distribution channel for Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS) in London in 2012.

–	Spearheaded coverage logistics for 10 LATAM countries as executive producer for Albavisión’s 2010 and  2014 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and Brazil, delivering on-schedule, on-budget operations with 1,000+ hours of content. 

–	Concepted, cultivated stakeholder buy-in, and deployed innovative regional operations business model at Repretel 6 that lowered production costs by 12% within 2 years while scaling deliverables output with 100+ more hours of live content per year.

Executive Producer | Production & Operations Manager, Repretel 6

I help you navigate the broadcasting industry. From building a career to finding your next job. Personal Opinions here.

Bridging the Future of Sports Media, Broadcast Operations, and Digital Transformation

I’ve spent over 25 years at the forefront of sports media, broadcast operations, and digital content strategy, leading large-scale productions and shaping the future of how fans experience live sports.

From negotiating multi-million dollar media rights deals to overseeing multimillion global productions, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams of 2,000+ professionals while transforming the way content is delivered across traditional and digital platforms.

Here’s what I bring to the table:
- Sports Media Rights & Distribution – Structuring high-value partnerships with networks like FOX, Univision, ESPN, and CBS to expand global reach.
- Broadcast Operations & Innovation – Scaling live event productions at a global level while integrating AI, cloud-based workflows, and remote production to drive efficiency.

-Digital Strategy & Content Monetization – Helping media companies, leagues, and brands maximize revenue through multi-platform content distribution.

I don’t just adapt to industry disruption—I help create the future. Whether it’s leveraging AI for real-time content production, optimizing remote production workflows, or building scalable media strategies, I specialize in transforming operations into competitive advantages.

If you are looking to navigate the future of sports media, content distribution, or live event production? 

We definitely need to connect.

Oscar Sanchez

Better Every Day Studios

I work with companies and non-profits ranging from multi-national corporations to sole proprietorships, helping them create original content, develop learning strategies and implement solutions. The goal is to dramatically streamline learning through focused and behavior-based content which saves time and money while improving outcomes.

Founder

Space Systems Command

Reserve Officer

hearme.app

I advised an exciting start-up addressing the epidemic problem of loneliness and improve mental wellness using the power of empathetic listening.  The app uses AI filtering to pair users, according to their needs, with trained, peer listeners.  We are really excited about all the potential impact!

Advisor

City Storage Systems

Learning & Development Partner

SpaceX

I was responsible for training and development programs across all SpaceX facilities. My team ran our weekly new employee orientation program, numerous leadership development programs and content creation for the company. We are committed to creating the highest caliber learning experience for our dedicated and passionate workforce.

Manager, Training and Development

I was responsible for the development and deployment of training resources for the SpaceX launch team at Vandenberg AFB. Content ranged from technical system knowledge to required corporate training and was presented in a variety of modalities. I successfully re-organized Environmental, Health and Safety training course material for all of SpaceX, a process which saved the company thousands of work hours per year.

Technical Trainer

US Air Force Reserve

I was responsible for providing command and control support for NASA and NASA-sponsored missions to the International Space Station. In this position I also provided quarterly updates to the Reserve component of the Joint Space Operations Center on activities in the commercial space sector and regularly led seminars on the status of human spaceflight activities and the NASA Commercial Crew Program.

Chief, Human Space Flight Support

Hirepurpose

Online Contributor

United States Air Force

As a KC-10 Instructor Pilot, I instructed new Air Force pilots in the areas of Air-to-Air Refueling, Overseas Navigation and Takeoff/Departure/Approach/Landing procedures. With over 1000 hours of instructional flight time in the KC-10 and other aircraft, I am used to a very high stress instructional environment.

In my role as Wing Executive Officer I coordinated/led 26 divisions in the simultaneous completion of seven personnel management  programs and organized/edited performance & promotion reports for the 6000 member organization.

Wing Executive Officer / KC-10 Instructor Pilot

• Led 12 member Operations Control Center to organize over $88 million worth of worldwide missions which moved 1.2 million pounds of cargo
• Streamlined 10 organizational programs for two squadrons saving 1400 personnel hours per year

Chief Mission Controller / KC-10 Instructor Pilot

Squadron Executive Officer / KC-10 Aircraft Commander

Assistant Flight Commander / KC-10 Pilot

Flight Commander / T-1 Instructor Pilot

I help technical managers lead teams who solve big problems | Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer | ex-SpaceX, Air Force Pilot & recovering Ironman

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If you're trying to grow great leaders from within but they keep stumbling…
If your new managers are overwhelmed, underprepared, or just not leading...
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MY GOAL 🎯
Turn high-performing employees into high-impact leaders.
Make your leadership bench stronger, more confident, and ready to scale.

WHO I WORK WITH 🔧

HR & Talent Development leaders who are:
 → Promoting first-time managers
 → Improving their organizations leadership culture
 → Building internal leadership programs that actually work

HOW I HELP 🧠

Part Strategic Consultant, Part Instructional Designer, Part World-class Facilitator.
⦾ Keynote events
⦾ Workshops & Offsites
⦾ Custom program development
⦾ Live and Virtual Facilitation
⦾ On-demand content creation
⦾ Group coaching
⦾ Train-the -Trainer

Whether you're trying to reduce turnover, strengthen team culture, or prepare your future leaders — I help you make leadership development stick.

Let’s work together to build better managers, better companies, and a  better world.

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Extreme knowledge and experience in our industry with top-notch facilitation skills and impactful, relevant, action-oriented content. I've received several ad hoc follow-ups from our attendees where they commented on the value of the learning experience. I would 100% recommend Better Every Day Studios to my friends and professional network.

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