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Austin Cavender

Hendersonville,TN

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate sports management leader committed to fostering team success and enhancing athlete performance. Proven ability to develop strategic initiatives that drive engagement and promote a positive sports culture. Passionate about leveraging leadership skills to inspire others and create impactful experiences within the sports industry. Eager to contribute innovative ideas and a results-oriented approach to elevate organizational goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FANgineer, Georgia Tech Athletic Hospitality

REVELxp
08.2025 - Current

As a FANgineer with Georgia Tech Athletic Hospitality, I support REVELxp’s mission to deliver premium game-day experiences at Bobby Dodd Stadium. In this role, I collaborate with hospitality teams to provide exceptional service to guests in premium seating areas, ensuring a welcoming and engaging environment. My responsibilities include suite setup, guest check-ins, and addressing fan needs in real time. Through this position, I’ve strengthened my communication and teamwork skills while working alongside diverse staff and stakeholders to enhance overall fan satisfaction and operational efficiency.


•Collaborate with Georgia Tech Athletic Hospitality to enhance fan experiences at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
• Implemented innovative hospitality solutions that increased fan engagement and satisfaction.
• Developed strong communication skills while working with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Sports Ministry/Game Day Operations Intern

Full Count Rhythm
05.2025 - 07.2025

I served as a Sports Ministry Intern with the Full Count Rhythm, a summer collegiate baseball team in the Ohio Valley League. I assisted with gameday operations, including setup and teardown, filling water coolers, and helping with postgame meals. I traveled with the team, making sure equipment was properly loaded and unloaded, and ensured the merchandise table ran smoothly during home games. I had the opportunity to mentor a player, lead a team devotional, and build meaningful relationships with the players throughout the season. A key part of my role was articulating and representing the ministry mission of Full Count Rhythm in everything I did. It was a valuable summer of serving, leading, and sharing the Gospel through the game of baseball.

Lifeguard & Assistant Manager

Maples Homeowners Association
05.2021 - 05.2025

This job requires me to assist the manager in all of pool operations and make sure the facility is up and running. In addition, this job requires me to make sure that all lifeguards are on task and prepared their day at work.


  • Ensured pool safety and compliance with emergency procedures
  • Handled maintenance logs, incident reporting, and scheduling

Intramurals Sport Worker

Lee University
03.2024 - 04.2025

As an Intramural Sports worker, I assisted in organizing and overseeing intramural sports leagues, ensuring games ran smoothly and fairly. My duties included setting up and breaking down equipment, enforcing game rules, and officiating or keeping score as needed. I also helped maintain a safe and inclusive environment for participants by addressing conflicts and promoting good sportsmanship. Additionally, I provided customer service by answering questions and assisting players with registration and scheduling.



Guest Services Fan Host

Nashville Sounds
04.2024 - 08.2024

As a Nashville Fan Host I was attentive and assist our fans with any need that they may have at First Horizon Park, including but not limited to: seat locations, concession items and locations, restrooms, and miscellaneous questions about the facility.

Education

B.A. - Sports Management, Religion

Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee
12-2025

Skills

  • Organizational Development
  • Experienced in Customer Service (Problem Solver)
  • CPR Certified
  • Clifton Strengths: Belief, Positivity, Responsibility, Futuristic, Developer
  • Critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Data analysis
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Hootsuite Certification
  • Social Media Marketing Certification
  • Work in Sports (Sequel)

Awards

Greek Club Chaplain, Poiema Scholar, Dean’s List, 2nd Place TN Deca

Timeline

FANgineer, Georgia Tech Athletic Hospitality

REVELxp
08.2025 - Current

Sports Ministry/Game Day Operations Intern

Full Count Rhythm
05.2025 - 07.2025

Guest Services Fan Host

Nashville Sounds
04.2024 - 08.2024

Intramurals Sport Worker

Lee University
03.2024 - 04.2025

Lifeguard & Assistant Manager

Maples Homeowners Association
05.2021 - 05.2025

B.A. - Sports Management, Religion

Lee University