Rodrigo Caillaud

Sports marketing, communications, and operations professional with 10+ years of international experience supporting elite sporting events, professional soccer clubs, athletes, media organizations, and airport/logistics operations. Proven track record coordinating matchday operations, media relations, team travel, and large-scale event execution for premier competitions including the FIFA World Cup, Rio Olympic Games, Copa Libertadores, Copa América, Major League Soccer (MLS), and FIFA Club World Cup. Based in South Florida and eager to bring this cross-functional expertise to a Miami-based sports organization or venue.

Bilingual (Portuguese/English) with intermediate Spanish, a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, and specialized training in Sports Marketing. Recognized for leadership, adaptability, and performing under pressure in fast-paced, multicultural, live-event environments.

Operations & Guest Experience Associate - Olive Garden - Aventura, Florida, USA

(2025-10)

• Support daily front- and back-of-house operations, inventory management, shipment receiving, and supply organization for a high-volume restaurant.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality guest service, building skills in customer experience directly transferable to fan and hospitality experience roles.
• Collaborate with management and team members to support seamless daily operations, staffing coordination, and problem-solving under pressure.

Freelance Sports Photographer & Sports Media Operations Coordinator - Self-Employed - United States

(2019-01)

• Covered major international sporting events throughout the United States, producing photography and digital content for clubs, leagues, sponsors, media organizations, and sports institutions.
• Coordinated media access, mixed zones, press conferences, accreditation support, and field access, working closely with communications departments, press officers, athletes, coaching staffs, broadcasters, and event organizers.
• Covered 50+ professional sporting events, producing real-time content while meeting strict editorial deadlines.
• Supported promotional campaigns, digital storytelling, and fan engagement initiatives.
• Selected events: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 • Copa América USA 2024 • Major League Soccer (MLS) 2024–2025 • Florida National University Soccer Program • Benfica Residential Academy USA

Flight Dispatcher | Airport Operations Coordinator - LATAM Airlines - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(2011-01 - 2018-12)

• Led daily airport operations supervising ~30 operational employees while coordinating ~20 domestic and international flights per day.
• Supported airport operations serving 10,000+ passengers daily, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and on-time performance.
• Coordinated travel logistics for professional soccer clubs, athletes, coaching staffs, referees, executives, and VIP delegations from Brazil and South America.
• Managed airport operations for clubs arriving in Rio de Janeiro for national and international competitions and coordinated departures for Rio-based professional teams traveling throughout Brazil and South America.
• Coordinated boarding procedures, flight documentation, operational planning, and special travel requirements, collaborating with airport authorities, airline leadership, security agencies, ground handling teams, and sports delegation representatives.
• Major events supported: FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 • Rio Olympic Games 2016 • Copa Libertadores • Brazilian National Championship

Curatorial & Exhibition Operations Assistant - Federal Justice Cultural Center - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

• Assisted in planning, coordinating, and executing institutional art exhibitions at one of Rio de Janeiro's leading cultural venues.
• Coordinated exhibition setup, logistics, scheduling, and operational preparation for public events, managing inventory and documentation with strong attention to detail.

Bachelor's Degree - Marketing - Estácio de Sá University