Brandon Dunnam
Tampa,FL
Summary
Venue management professional with extensive experience supervising event staff and coordinating facility maintenance across multiple professional sport leagues. Task-oriented worker who takes pride in professionalism and client relations. Prioritizes staff retention through transparent leadership and advocates for professional development opportunities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Facilities
University of South Florida Athletics
03.2024 - Current
- Supervise Custodial staff within nine campus facilities
- Coordinate services trash removal, deep-cleaning, equipment repair, etc.
- Coordinate maintenance services related to plumbing, HVAC, pest control, etc.
- Engage with vendors to plan and execute facility improvement projects
- Conduct facility walkthroughs to assess potential risks and hazards to athletes and staff
Director of Operations
Charleston RiverDogs Professional Baseball Club
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of facility through supervision of in-house and third-party custodial staff
- Supervise Guest Relations and Custodial staff during games and external events
- Coordinate and execute event setup, staffing, and post-event cleaning
- Plan and execute facility improvement projects in-house and through outside vendors
- Assist in the upkeep and execution of Clubhouse Operations, subject to standards of MLB
Stadium Operations Assistant
Carolina Mudcats Professional Baseball Club
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Supervise custodial staff in maintaining cleanliness of ballpark
- Assist in performance of maintenance tasks including painting, carpentry, repairing stadium seats, hanging signage, pressure washing, etc.
- Furloughed upon cancellation of 2020 season
Lead Public Safety Officer- Bridgestone Arena
Nashville Predators
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Conduct facility walkthroughs to ensure access control and loss prevention
- Conduct and authenticate proper incident reporting
- Monitor emergency alarm systems to ensure safety of all guests and working staff
Stadium Operations Assistant
South Bend Cubs Professional Baseball Club
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervise in-game and post-game custodial crews
- Monitor and manage payroll and custodial supply budgets
- Assist in maintenance including painting, repairing stadium seats, pressure washing, etc.
Stadium Operations Trainee
Tennessee Smokies Professional Baseball Club
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Ensure cleanliness of seating bowl, concourse, restrooms, perimeter, picnic areas, suite level, etc.
- Assist in the management of parking, amusements, and custodial staff
- Assist groundskeeping staff in general field maintenance as needed
Stadium Operations Associate
Helena Brewers Professional Baseball Club
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Oversee daily cleaning, maintenance, and inventory of facility for home games and outside events
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, and scheduling of game day staff- cleaning crew, ushers, and Kids’ Zone
- Created the Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan for Kindrick Legion Field including evacuation protocol
Facility Manager
Univ. of Southern Mississippi Union Complex
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Oversee the 312,000 sq. foot facility hosting over 6,000 events annually
- Oversee staff of 30 peers to facilitate room set ups
- Act as liaison between Union Complex staff, Service Master custodial staff, and Eagle Dining
- Promotion from crew leader
Manager’s Assistant
SMG New Orleans- Public Safety Department- Mercedes-Benz Superdome
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Serve as supervisor of commissioned and non-commissioned officers during events hosted by the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square.
- Attend safety meetings regarding hurricane preparedness plans, evacuation procedures, etc.
- Research AVSS guidelines and revise the Champions Square Severe Weather Evacuation Plan
- Hired part-time upon completion of summer internship
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2016
Skills
- Venue Management
- Event Planning and Execution
- Personnel Management
- Vendor Relations
- Safety and Risk Assessment
- Inventory and Asset Management
Timeline
Director of Facilities
University of South Florida Athletics
03.2024 - Current
Director of Operations
Charleston RiverDogs Professional Baseball Club
03.2021 - 02.2024
Stadium Operations Assistant
Carolina Mudcats Professional Baseball Club
03.2020 - 05.2020
Lead Public Safety Officer- Bridgestone Arena
Nashville Predators
01.2019 - 03.2020
Stadium Operations Assistant
South Bend Cubs Professional Baseball Club
01.2018 - 09.2019
Stadium Operations Trainee
Tennessee Smokies Professional Baseball Club
03.2017 - 09.2017
Stadium Operations Associate
Helena Brewers Professional Baseball Club
05.2016 - 11.2016
Manager’s Assistant
SMG New Orleans- Public Safety Department- Mercedes-Benz Superdome
06.2015 - 01.2016
Facility Manager
Univ. of Southern Mississippi Union Complex
01.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
University of Southern Mississippi
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