Chase Nixon
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced and effective Sport Manager bringing forth valuable industry experience with a passion for events. Results oriented with a track record of improving overall operations within a department. Skilled in working with clients to plan unique events from start to finish while proactively managing risks and potential problems. Proven leader with success creating cohesive, goal-oriented teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility & Event Management
New York University
New York, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Serve as the Assistant Director for John A. Paulson Athletic Center.
- Hire, train, schedule, and manage payroll for student staffing.
- Developed event marketing plans to promote the events through multiple channels.
- Oversee work orders needed for athletic facilities to ensure that all surfaces, equipment, and utilities are functioning properly.
- Coordinated and planned events, including scheduling, budgeting, logistics, and vendor management for campus events, NCAA athletic events, and third-party requests.
- Provided customer service support during events when needed by responding promptly to inquiries or requests from guests or vendors.
Operations Assistant
CBS Sports
New York, NY
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Assist Administrators and Production Manager during live broadcastings
- Set up and breakdown of set, events, broadcast studio, and production trucks
- Assisted in developing and implementing operational strategies to ensure efficient operations.
- Provided administrative support to the Operations Manager by preparing reports, documents and presentations.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Football Operations Intern
Carolina Panthers
Charlotte, NC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with team travel arrangements and logistics, including coordinating flights, hotels, transportation, meals, and other necessary arrangements.
- Organized practice schedules for players and coaches as well as game day operations.
- Perform setup and breakdown of events, meeting rooms, offices, and housing at training camp on Wolford College Campus
- Served as a point of contact and provided administrative support to department management, resulting in improved efficiency in daily operations.
Seasonal Intern
Gastonia Honey Hunters Professional Baseball
Gastonia, NC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversee and assist with event setups and breakdowns in a multi-use complex that hosts sport events, festivals, concerts, and other entertainment opportunities.
- Assist the ticket box office manager with single game tickets, season tickets, parking passes, and will call
- Cultivated relationships with existing sponsors to ensure satisfaction and continued partnership.
- Worked with Sales Manager in development of proposals for potential leads for ticket sale executives through sale of corporate/group packages.
- Developed and implemented strategies to acquire new sponsorships.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration -
Averett University
12.2021
Accomplishments
NYU "Foundations of People Leadership Certificate Program" (2024)
John McLendon Foundation & Minority Leadership Initiative Program (2023)
Coaching the Whole Athlete - Athletic Leaders Program (2023)
National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Convention (2023)
NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar (2023)
Barnard Scholarship Committee (2023)
CBS Sports Ambassador Program (2022)
NCAA Career in Sports Forum (2022)
NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program (2022)
Volunteer
NBPA Top 100 Camp Mentor (2023)
Kenny Smith Carolina Basketball Camp (2023)
Denver Broncos DEI Career Huddle (2023)
Mountain West Conference Basketball Championship (2023)
Timeline
Operations Assistant
CBS Sports
10.2022 - 10.2023
Facility & Event Management
New York University
08.2022 - Current
Football Operations Intern
Carolina Panthers
06.2022 - 08.2022
Seasonal Intern
Gastonia Honey Hunters Professional Baseball
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration -
Averett University