Role:
Tournament Manager
Quick Facts:
∎ Part of the organizing team for a major VEX IQ robotics tournament at the Great Wolf Lodge in California’s Central Valley.
∎ Apart from managing the technical infrastructure as Tournament Manager, I led the creation of the event’s brand identity, including custom certificates, banners, and event merchandise.
∎ Developed an engaging experience for students, parents, and coaches, setting a new benchmark for future tournaments.
∎ Overcame technical and logistical challenges, providing a foundation for larger, more complex events.
The Pacific Open Championship was an unforgettable early experience in creating an immersive and inspiring event environment. Apart from my role as Tournament Manager, I was responsible for establishing a consistent brand identity for the tournament—a task I found creatively rewarding. Designing everything from certificates to event banners, I set out to make the Championship memorable for young competitors while crafting an event identity that spoke to their excitement, as well as the pride of parents and coaches. This experience underscored the importance of aligning a clear, engaging brand for events with the participants’ journey and expectations.
Beyond logistics, the Pacific Open Championship was about crafting a lasting experience for young, engineering-minded students and their families. Through thoughtful planning, our team ensured the event was educational, challenging, and fun. In creating this environment, I grew passionate about the unique potential of in-person events. Seeing how the tournament brought students together and inspired them reaffirmed my belief in the magic of live, physical gatherings. While challenging to execute, this event showed me the power of shared spaces and designed experiences, foreshadowing a future where I could leverage live events to create impactful, technology-driven learning communities.
