GIOIA DIFLUMERI
OPERATIONS MANAGER
(973) 757-6303

DiFlumeri recently completed her second year as Operations Manager of the Ironmen.  Before joining the Ironmen, she was the Finance and Operations Manager for the Newark Renaissance House where she oversaw the budgets and operating expenses for the non-profit organization. Prior to that, she spent two years as a consultant to the operations department. She was a member of the team that coordinates all of the fund raising events, among them the annual I-Care Awards dinner.

DiFlumeri had also previously worked as the Team Operations Manager for the New York Power of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA). She created and managed the annual team budget, reconciled all expenses, assisted in the review of salary cap provisions, coordinated team and staff travel itineraries, and she worked with management on team policies.

Her duties with the Power capitalized on her prior experience with Event Transportation Associates, Inc., in California. She developed and implemented the operations plan for the 2000 Democratic National Convention. That also included the transportation of over 10,000 delegates and media to and from hotels within the greater Los Angeles area and the Staples Center. She was also responsible for a staff of over 200 people.

DiFlumeri also served as the Venue Manager at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. She was responsible for the implementation of stadium entertainment and game operations for the first round games and the finals. Attendance soared to over 90,000 spectators. Prior to the games, she served as the Operations Manager for the 1999 Women's World Cup Organizing Committee. During the Final Draw and World Stars game in San Francisco, DiFlumeri was the liason between the U.S. Women's National Team, World Team, and the Organizing Committee.

During the offseason, DiFlumeri serves as the Director of Operations of the Newark Ironbound Express of the USL Premier Development League.