Aaron Clune
Summary
Experienced professional in the sports and live events industry with robust knowledge and a strong drive for operational excellence. Demonstrated track record of effectively overseeing and managing large-scale operations in high-paced environments, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. Adept at navigating complex challenges and implementing strategies to optimize performance and deliver exceptional results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Van Wagner at Coastal Carolina University
10.2024 - Current
- Manage numerous accounts and ensure all contracted elements are fulfilled
- Work with all necessary parties on inventory collection and execution ranging from in game assets, signage, social media and more.
- Planning and execution of game day activations, hospitality areas, tailgates and more.
- Collect and document proof of performance for all sponsorship elements
- Identifying new business opportunities and create customized corporate sponsorship packages for current, and future clients.
- Provide exceptional customer service, addressing needs and wants of corporate partners and all involved university stakeholders.
- Oversee interns and volunteer staff.
Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations
Coastal Carolina University
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Game management for 19 NCAA Division I athletic programs
- Scheduling of staff for home events including but not limited to custodial, EMS, public safety, and third party event day staffing
- Coordinate logistics for all visiting teams and officials
- Liaison and planning member for events both internal and external including ESPN Events Myrtle Beach Bowl, Myrtle Beach Invitational, Special Olympics, concerts, commencements, 5K's and more
- Facilitate upgrades and daily maintenance for athletic department offices, locker rooms and athletic venues
- Ensure positive relationships with third party vendors and CCU facility and maintenance department
- Supervisor to athletic facilities and operations interns and student workers
- Staff Senator-elected to represent the athletic and campus recreation departments on campus wide topics
- Emergency Operations Center staff member assisting with emergency planning and response operations
Coordinator of Athletic Facilities
Belmont Abbey College
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Assist in planning and execution of NCAA Division II athletic events and operations for 28 programs
- Coordinate maintenance and scheduling of athletic department vehicle fleet of recruiting cars and team vans
- Oversee room and space reservations for athletic programs campus wide (film, team meals, yoga)
- Day-to-day maintenance and coordination with carpenters, custodial, electricians, plumbers and grounds crew regarding seven athletic venues
- Supervisor responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and monitoring 30+ student employees
Guest Relations
Carolina Panthers
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Game day access control member screening and ensuring properly credentialed guests, staff and team personnel entered the field
- Assisted grounds crew with field transitions back and forth from professional, and college events
- Assisted operations team on occasion setting up for events within suite areas
Parks and Recreation Aide
City of Mount Holly
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Part-time job assisting with the execution of youth sports programming.
Teacher and Coach
Triad High School
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Taught science, and coached high school baseball and football.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Sports Management
Tiffin University
Tiffin, Ohio05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio05.2016
References
- Jennifer Nugent, Van Wagner at Coastal Carolina University, General Manager, jnugent@chanticleeras.com
- Treis Huggins, Van Wagner at Coastal Carolina University, Director of Sales, thuggins@chanticleeras.com
- Dwayne Beam, Coastal Carolina University, Deputy Director of Athletics, dbeam@coastal.edu
- Tony Ferrante, Myrtle Beach Bowl, Assistant Executive Director, tony@myrtlebeachbowlgame.com
- Justin Bates, Barton College, Associate AD Internal Operations, jwbates@barton.edu
Timeline
Account Executive
Van Wagner at Coastal Carolina University
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations
Coastal Carolina University
10.2021 - 10.2024
Parks and Recreation Aide
City of Mount Holly
11.2020 - 09.2021
Coordinator of Athletic Facilities
Belmont Abbey College
06.2019 - 10.2021
Guest Relations
Carolina Panthers
06.2019 - 10.2021
Teacher and Coach
Triad High School
08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bowling Green State University
Masters of Business Administration - Sports Management
Tiffin University
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