Cole Richmond

• Managed and led a staff of 350+ team members, overseeing daily venue operations with a focus on efficiency, safety, and guest experience.
  • Opened, closed, and ran all aspects of venue operations, including cash management, venue setup/teardown, daily reports, task delegation, and overall patron satisfaction.
  • Assisted in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees to ensure alignment with company standards and operational excellence.
  • Planned and managed private events, handling all aspects of booking, ticketing, run of show, setup/teardown, and post-event reporting. Responsible for over $75,000 in sales for the first semester.
  • Oversaw venue maintenance and compliance, ensuring all areas met company and state standards.
  • Responsible for tip reconciliation and nightly deposits, including accurate recording, distribution, and delivery of cash/check deposits to the bank.
  • Utilized Microsoft Teams and related applications for internal communication, file management, and operations tracking.
  • Directed inventory management processes, including team coordination, report generation, and variance resolution to maintain accurate stock levels.

• - Travel throughout the midwest to maintain different sites of high school baseball tournaments
  - Coordinate with event directors to plan out games and tournament times
  - Coordinate game ball pick-ups
  - Work with umpires to ensure smooth gameplay and event run of show
  
  - Chosen to be a tournament director and work all-star showcases for them.

- Worked all home games for Indianapolis Colts

- Learned from numerous Colts VPs about the industry

- Was selected out of 1000 applicants for the role

Participated in the Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis for demonstrating outstanding effort.

• Collaborated with coaches to analyze team performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement targeted strategies to enhance athletic outcomes.
• Coordinated comprehensive team travel logistics, including transportation, accommodations, meals, and practice facilities, ensuring smooth operations for athletes and staff.
• Promoted a culture of sportsmanship and integrity, modeling professional conduct and addressing behavioral issues during practices and competitions.
• Engaged in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in athletic administration, compliance, and program management.
• Assisted the Athletic Director with budgeting and financial oversight, supporting responsible allocation and tracking of departmental resources.

TPE AAU

Assisted in practice planning, drill implementation, and game preparation.

Conducted film breakdown to evaluate performance and identify development areas.

Provided individual feedback to enhance player skill development and basketball IQ.

Supported in-game strategy, substitutions, and team communication.

Youth Basketball Camp Coach

Coached athletes across multiple age groups in camp and clinic settings.

Led skill-development stations focused on fundamentals and teamwork.

Maintained a safe, enthusiastic, and inclusive environment.