Nadeige Bailey
About Nadeige Bailey
Nadeige Bailey serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Operations at Yale University, bringing extensive experience in athletic event management and operations. Her career includes roles at various organizations, including ESPN and the University of Connecticut, where she developed her expertise in sports management.
Current Role at Yale University
Nadeige Bailey serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Operations at Yale University. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the management and execution of athletic events and operations within the university's athletic department. Her role involves overseeing various operational aspects to ensure the smooth functioning of athletic programs.
Previous Experience in Athletic Operations
Prior to her current role, Nadeige Bailey gained extensive experience in athletic operations. She worked at the University of Connecticut as the Assistant Director of Athletic Events & Facilities for seven months in 2021. Additionally, she held various positions at the University of Connecticut, including Athletic Event Management & Operations Student Supervisor and Athletic Event & Facility Assistant, accumulating a total of over four years of experience in event management and operations.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Nadeige Bailey's early career included internships that provided foundational experience in sports management. She interned at USA Track & Field as Events & Entertainment Properties Intern in 2018 for three months. Additionally, she worked as an Operations Assistant at ESPN and the American Athletic Conference for one month each in 2019. These roles contributed to her understanding of event operations in a competitive sports environment.
Educational Background
Nadeige Bailey has a solid educational background in sports management. She earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management from the University of Connecticut, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2018. She also attended Sacred Heart University for a year, focusing on Athletic Training, and graduated from Cromwell High School in 2014.
Experience in Minor League Baseball
In 2019, Nadeige Bailey worked as a Senior Associate for the Hartford Yard Goats Baseball team for six months. This role allowed her to further develop her skills in sports operations within a professional baseball setting, enhancing her experience in managing athletic events and team operations.