Chris Modl

Salesforce / San Diego Sports Production: Padres / SDFC

San Diego, California, United States

About

Experienced operations and production manager with a demonstrated history of working in the music/sports/event industries. Skilled in organization, communication, planning, logistics, and positive attitude. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Communication and Media Studies from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Experience

  • Program Manager at Salesforce
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    ● Lead end-to-end venue planning, budgeting, and execution for a dedicated Dreamforce keynote room, directing a specialized production team and partnering with agencies, content opeations, and session owners to run a seamless, multi-day mainstage event. ● Build and deploy repeatable project management playbooks, operational alignment frameworks, and master schedules to streamline complex deliverables across video, demo, and creative teams. ● Drive cross-functional coordination and stakeholder alignment, ensuring clear communication loops to secure high-level leadership approvals on key strategic concepts. ● Serve as the central operational hub bridging content creators, Salesforce Studios, external vendor networks, and venue operations to synchronize production pipelines and show flows. ● Establish formalized risk-mitigation frameworks and asset-tracking structures to manage resource allocation, strict deadline coordination, and technical rehearsals.

  • Stage Manager at San Diego FC
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    ● Direct on-field operations and live entertainment cueing at Snapdragon Stadium, managing strict matchday schedules, pre-game activations, and synchronized on-field movements. ● Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional executives, game presentation teams, and technical broadcast partners to deliver flawless live elements aligned with club standards. ● Serve as the central operational point of contact for external performers and production cre

  • Entertainment Team at San Diego Padres
    Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

    ● Collaborate across cross-functional sports operations teams to deliver seamless, high-volume live event execution during a rigorous professional sports season calendar. ● Monitor real-time event tracking sheets and localized stadium logistics, troubleshooting crowd-facing and technical activations on the fly to support game-presentation continuity. ● Maintain a high level of operational agility, adapting quickly to shifting scripts, sponsor activations, and high-capacity venue safety protocols during major stadium footprints.

  • Owner at Yore Studios
    Mar 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 5 mos

    ● Small business owner of do-it-yourself rehearsal studios with three locations in San Diego. ● Built a mostly autonomous and remotely managed business from the ground up. ● In charge of developing systems and overseeing day-to-day operations and staff.

  • Director of Game Presentation at San Diego Mojo Pro Women's Volleyball
    Dec 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    ● Supervise end-to-end remote event operations and live show execution for a professional sports franchise, managing a high-volume venue footprint and multi-tiered production timelines. ● Coordinate complex logistical tracking pipelines, maintaining master tracking schedules, crew credentialing, and asset deployment sheets via Excel for large-scale multi-day sports footprints. ● Liaise directly with technical vendors and broadcast partners, serving as the central operational point of contact to align mobile unit crews, stadium operations, and independent freelancers. ● Enforce strict compliance and safety standards across all active production zones, ensuring vendor compliance with facility regulations and broadcast protocols.