As we celebrate Latino Heritage Month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our staff members who proudly embrace their rich Latino heritage.
Meet Omar Flores, our Senior Coordinator, Partnership Management!
Tell us a little bit about what you do for the Chargers.
I work within the organization's Partnerships team, building relationships with team sponsors through asset execution. We want our partners to feel that they are a part of the Chargers, and that happens by going above and beyond the scope of the partnership. This role also includes working together with all internal departments of the Chargers organization. Through collaboration of the sponsor and the internal teams, we are able to create meaningful activations that impact our fans and communities.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
There are so many rewarding parts of the job. One of my favorites is taking an idea from 'concept' to 'execution' with the collaboration of the sponsor and the organization. I work with so many talented and creative individuals, both internally and externally, who aren't afraid to think outside of the box to reach our fans. Numerous community events, legend appearances, draft parties, STEM competitions, flag-football tournaments, and faith nights are just a few examples of successful activations that are the results of collaboration between partners and internal stakeholders.
What aspects of Latino culture are most important to you, and why?
The most important aspect of the Latino culture to me is the emphasis placed on family and friends. Through all of my highs and lows in my life, I have felt the presence of my family and friends supporting me. This has shown up in my daily work life, where my team depends on each other to achieve our goals. My culture has shaped me to always be there for others - my family, my friends, and my partnerships teams.
Are there any traditions or customs you particularly cherish?
One of my favorite traditions is for anyone's birthday within my immediate family, we have a tres leches cake from Porto's Bakery. It was the icing on the cake (pun intended?) for any birthday celebration and brings back so many childhood memories. Nothing beats the feeling of someone walking into a party with the Porto's bag. The iconic LA bakery is worth the 30+ minutes it will take you to find parking and wait in line for a cake, pastry, cubano, or potato ball.
Are there any Latino leaders or role models who have influenced your career or personal development
My parents are my biggest role models; they work incredibly hard and have taught me the value of hard work. My career and personal development all stems from them raising me to be a caring, hard-working individual. This has also been passed to my siblings, where I know a lot of my daily working habits come from. When work becomes stressful, I think about my family, and the sacrifices they've taken to support me and help me achieve my dreams and ambitions.
