In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we are pleased to shine a spotlight on our staff members who proudly embrace their rich Latino heritage.
Meet Omar Flores, Senior Coordinator for Partnership Management.
Tell us a little bit about the work you do with the Chargers.
I work on the organization’s partnerships team, building relationships with team sponsors through asset execution. We want our partners to feel part of the Chargers, so we go beyond the scope of the partnership. This role also involves working with all internal departments of the Chargers organization. Through collaboration between sponsors and internal teams, we are able to create meaningful activities that impact our fans and community.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
There are many rewarding aspects of this job. One of my favorite parts is working with sponsors and organizations to bring ideas from “concept” to “execution.” I work with talented, creative people, both internally and externally, who aren’t afraid to think outside the box to engage 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 result of collaboration between partners and internal stakeholders.
What aspect of Latino culture is most important to you and why?
The most important aspect of Latino culture to me is the emphasis on family and friends. I have always felt that my family and friends have supported me through the good and bad times in life. This is also evident in my daily work life, where my team relies on each other to achieve our goals. My culture has shaped me to always give back to others, be it my family, friends or partner team.
Are there any traditions or customs that you particularly value?
One of my favorite traditions is having Tres Leches cake from Porto’s Bakery on a close relative’s birthday. It’s the icing on the cake (pun intended?) of any birthday celebration and it brings back so many childhood memories. Nothing beats the feeling of someone coming to your party with a Porto’s bag. This iconic Los Angeles bakery is worth the 30+ minutes it takes to find parking and wait in line for cakes, pastries, Cubanos, and potato balls.
Are there any Latino leaders or role models who have influenced your career and/or personal growth?
My parents are my biggest role models. They worked incredibly hard and taught me the value of hard work. All of my career and personal growth comes from them raising me to be a caring, hard-working person. This has also been passed down to my siblings, and I know that many of my daily work habits come from them. When work gets stressful, I think about my family and the sacrifices they’ve made to support me and help me achieve my dreams and ambitions.
