{"id":154,"date":"2015-08-10T18:16:54","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T18:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ctlsites.uga.edu\/gta-portfolio-2\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2026-01-27T18:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:03:14","slug":"content3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ctlsites.uga.edu\/rp-ayaanbakaly\/content3\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default editor:no-caption editor:no-resize ext-mb-base is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\r\n<h2>Professional Experience<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"role\">\r\n<h3>Assistant Venue Manager &amp; Accreditation Manager<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Major League Cricket \u2014 Lauderhill, FL (May 2025 \u2013 July 2025)<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Directed match-day setup, field readiness, safety checks, and compliance tasks to maintain smooth operations for teams, officials, broadcasters, and venue staff<\/li>\r\n<li>Collaborated with broadcast crews, sponsors, and facility teams to align event logistics, address real-time issues, and ensure organized execution for all match stakeholders<\/li>\r\n<li>Served as liaison for teams and umpires, delivering clear, timely communication to support match flow, problem resolution, and consistent professionalism throughout events<\/li>\r\n<li>Completed structured post-match reports and coordinated updates with league officials to ensure accurate documentation and alignment with operational standards<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"role\">\r\n<h3>Match Manager<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Minor League Cricket \u2014 Atlanta, GA (August 2024 \u2013 October 2024)<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Directed match-day setup, field readiness, safety checks, and compliance tasks to maintain smooth operations for teams, officials, broadcasters, and venue staff<\/li>\r\n<li>Collaborated with broadcast crews, sponsors, and facility teams to align event logistics, address real-time issues, and ensure organized execution for all match stakeholders<\/li>\r\n<li>Served as liaison for teams and umpires, delivering clear, timely communication to support match flow, problem resolution, and consistent professionalism throughout<\/li>\r\n<li>Completed structured post-match reports and coordinated updates with league officials to ensure accurate documentation and alignment with operational standards<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"role\">\r\n<h3>Accreditation Manager<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Major League Cricket \u2014 Morrisville, NC (June 2024 \u2013 July 2024)<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Oversaw credentialing workflows for players, media, and staff, maintaining accurate access permissions and security compliance across all venue activity during the event<\/li>\r\n<li>Coordinated with security and operations teams to monitor movement patterns, address issues, and support safety protocols integral to team and venue operations<\/li>\r\n<li>Provided logistical and administrative support across departments to strengthen communication, scheduling, and operational readiness during fast-paced event cycles<\/li>\r\n<li>Maintained detailed accreditation records to support secure entry processes, efficient reporting, and reliable coordination with event management teams<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"role\">\r\n<h3>Media and Accreditation Intern<\/h3>\r\n<strong>ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup \u2014 Grand Prairie, TX (June 2024)<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Assisted press box operations by organizing seating, distributing resources, and managing access to maintain efficient, timely workflows for large media delegations<\/li>\r\n<li>Supported press conferences through room preparation, media guidance, and structured coordination to ensure smooth communication between athletes and reporters<\/li>\r\n<li>Managed credential verification and distribution, upholding security standards and accurate access permissions for all media-related event functions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tablet:fullwidth-cols tablet:ext-fullwidth-cols ext-mt-base has-black-color has-text-color\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ext-mb-lg tablet:ext-mb-0 ext-pt-base tablet:ext-pt-0\">\r\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<h3 id=\"tash-jako\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center ext-my-base has-black-color has-text-color has-ext-medium-font-size\">Other work<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Sports Media<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tablet:fullwidth-cols 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data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dawgnation.com\/other-sports\/blake-croyder\/HBURQA5RQ5BGXC6UNJRPDPVIUU\/\">Get to Know: Georgia men\u2019s tennis player Blake Croyder<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-ext-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">May 21, 2023<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\">The Red &amp; Black<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tablet:fullwidth-cols tablet:ext-fullwidth-cols ext-mt-base has-black-color has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ext-mb-lg 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class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-ext-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">April 6, 2023<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ext-mb-lg tablet:ext-mb-0 ext-pt-base tablet:ext-pt-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default editor:no-caption editor:no-resize ext-mb-base\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-image-539\" src=\"http:\/\/ctlsites.uga.edu\/rp-ayaanbakaly\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2141\/2023\/11\/AFC-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ctlsites.uga.edu\/rp-ayaanbakaly\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2141\/2023\/11\/AFC-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ctlsites.uga.edu\/rp-ayaanbakaly\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2141\/2023\/11\/AFC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ctlsites.uga.edu\/rp-ayaanbakaly\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2141\/2023\/11\/AFC-768x512.jpg 768w, 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