Project Manager - Large Implementation

• Jan 2023 - Present

Assistant Athletic Director- Operations and Internal Projects

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

• Current projects include: - $2.3 Office suite, training room and practice gym renovation for LSU Women’s Basketball - Complete renovation of Head Football Coach office space - Change out of main booster pump of Tiger Stadium - Assisting in overall Master Plan study of Tiger Stadium and PMAC Arena. •Experience includes renovations or new construction of exterior spaces (including a Tiger Habitat), large scale venues, interior office spaces, training classrooms, rehab facilities, and commercial grade kitchen facilities. •Extensive knowledge of state codes, policies and purchasing procedures, as well as, privately funded projects. • Shared responsibility of departmental budget of $5,000,000 not including operating budgets for 14 sports gameday events. • Supervise 6 professional staff members and civil service staff upwards of 75 staff members at a given time. • Contract initiation and implementation for preventative maintenance and service contracts for HVAC, contract cleaning, electrical services, etc., for 12 athletic venues. • Work hand in hand with campus Facility Services on monthly billing for all trades, utility bills, contract initiation and implementation, and athletic projects and renovations. • Acquired duties and staff of game management department to merge the facilities and game management departments within LSU Athletics. • Acquired gameday parking operations to include distribution of parking passes, ADA and staff shuttle routes and execution, and the updating and implementation of parking and traffic operations in conjunction with campus, city and state officials. • Acquired the Director of Tennis Operations as a part of my team to initiate the public membership program of our Tennis Complex to assist in revenue generating opportunities.

Director of Internal Projects and Facility Operations

• Nov 2016 - Mar 2022

• Manage new construction, renovation and maintenance projects up to $4M.• Supervise staff of 14-30: hiring, performance appraisals, corrective actions, training. • Major projects include: -$2.5M waterproofing projects of Tiger Stadium. -Reconfiguring Tennis Complex into Beach Volleyball Complex. -$28M basketball practice facility and offices renovation. -$23M Track and field office renovation. -Assist with $32M Football Operations renovation. -New basketball center-hung scoreboard and LED ribbon boards (largest in college basketball) -New baseball and softball scoreboard installations. -Coordinate new university housing and retail complex with Athletic Facilities operations. -Supervise all football preseason projects and maintenance for Tiger Stadium. -Monitor $1.2M HVAC project for Premium Suites areas. • Master Planning monitoring and responsibilities.• Primary contact for the State EOC in all emergency preparedness initiatives. • Strategic development and administration of department goals, budgets and objectives. • Assumed all primary duties of immediate supervisor (Sr. Asst. A.D. from October 2018-July 2019).• Primary contact for all facility issues on Football Gameday (LSU becomes the 7th largest city in Louisiana on game day).• Ensure facilities compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. • Coordinate with Game Management to successfully facilitate sporting events and external events. • Manage and implement multiple service contracts for a variety of crafts. • Documentation, filing, and completion of all Risk Management claims. • Committee Head for personnel searches and interviews; draft job descriptions.

Manager of Internal Projects and Facility Operations

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

• Manage new construction and renovations up to $200,000.• Master Planning responsibilities.• Facilitate construction of new Tennis Complex (160,000 sf) and Gymnastics Practice Facility (38,000 sf). Sole responsibility for oversight and purchase of all furniture, equipment, etc. Lead role to update coaching staff and coordinating practices. https://www.lsugym.com/gymnastics-training-facility/• Inspection and coordination with regulatory agencies to insure contract and occupational standards.• Strategic development and administration of Department’s goals and objectives.• Formulate specifications for bids of products and contracts.• Supervise staff of two and assist in the management of 40+ staff members..• Compose reports for budgetary/justification purposes, etc.• Assist Business Office in monitoring billing to validate costs, dispute resolution, etc. • Manage insurance claims for all Athletic Facilities• HR responsibilities: Search Committee Head: Assistant Director, Assistant Manager. Draft job descriptions of replacement Coordinator, External Events Coordinator, etc. • Primary responsibility for facility issues on LSU Football Gameday (120,000-150,000 fans). • Implement NCAA rules for all Athletic facilities, including regional and super regional games.

Coordinator of Athletic Facilities and Grounds

• May 2010 - Jul 2014

-Organize public and private events for small to large groups (200+).-Coordinate post season tournaments and special events such as Bayou Country Superfest (multi-day music festival).-Formulate specifications for various bids including products, services and contracts.-Insurance claims: document and submit damages and estimates for all athletic facilities.-Assist in maintaining 13 different athletic facilities. -Conduct annual asset and space inventory.-Process work orders, invoices, projects, and bills. -Quality control checks of all stadiums. -New employee training.

Assistant

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

-Assistant to Senior Athletic Director. -Implement Maintenance Program and construct database for effective management of facility requests. -Process invoices. -Assistant to Senior Athletic Director. -Implement Maintenance Program and construct database for effective management of facility requests. -Process invoices.

Intern

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

-Setup: Jay-Z concert, Superbowl party, university graduations, etc. -New Orleans Hornets basketball games. -New Orleans Saints playoff games and NFC Championship Celebration. -Oversee and assist the painting of logos on the playing surface. -Setup: Jay-Z concert, Superbowl party, university graduations, etc. -New Orleans Hornets basketball games. -New Orleans Saints playoff games and NFC Championship Celebration. -Oversee and assist the painting of logos on the playing surface.