Eddie Chavez
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Equipment Room Operations, Football
University of Virginia
03.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage all day-to-day equipment operations for the football program, ensuring efficient delivery and upkeep of gear for over 200 players and staff.
- Oversee inventory control, ordering, budgeting, and distribution of all football apparel, protective equipment, and team-issued gear.
- Collaborate closely with coaching staff, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, and administration to align equipment needs with team schedules, practice plans, and game-day operations.
- Manage vendor relationships with major brands (e.g., Nike) for ordering, custom gear design, and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate game-day logistics including equipment transportation, locker room setup, sideline operations, and contingency planning for home and away games.
- Supervise and develop a staff of full-time assistants, student managers, and interns.
- Track and manage equipment budgets, forecasting future needs while controlling costs.
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, ACC, and university policies.
- Implement and maintain inventory management systems to track and document equipment usage.
Director of Athletic Equipment
University of Louisiana, Monroe
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Created the annual equipment budget, maintaining consistent communication with the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director
- Maintained accurate records using computerized inventory system and performed inventory checks.
- Ordered, received, fitted, and distributed uniforms and equipment for coaches and student-athletes.
Football Equipment Manager Graduate Assistant
Clemson University
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Coordinated equipment purchases and shipping needs for a department of 200+ coaches, staff and players
- Maintained accurate inventory utilizing the Equipment Manager control system by SportSoft
- Assisted in the coordination of former player and donor gifts through P.A.W. Journey
Football Equipment Manager Intern
Wake Forest University
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Lead a team of 10+ student managers in the day to day operations of the equipment room
- Executed the process of replicating three variations of helmet for each player
- Assisted in organizing and initiating Birmingham Bowl practices, activities, and schedules
Football Student Equipment Manager
Furman University
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained and inventoried apparel and equipment for the football equipment room operations.
- Collaborated with the Sports Medicine team to ensure player safety regarding equipment.
- Setup and test of coaches' communication system (CoachComm Tempest NG).
- Oversaw day to day player operations in equipment room, including the daily operation of laundry.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Leadership
Clemson University
Clemson, SCBachelor of Science - Sports Management
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SCSkills
- Purchasing expertise
- Spreadsheet management
- Logistics management
- Organizational leadership
- Equipment management
- Apparel ordering
- Staff oversight
- Team management
- Game preparation
- Budget management
Timeline
Director of Equipment Room Operations, Football
University of Virginia
03.2022 - Current
Director of Athletic Equipment
University of Louisiana, Monroe
03.2021 - 03.2022
Football Equipment Manager Graduate Assistant
Clemson University
05.2019 - 03.2021
Football Equipment Manager Intern
Wake Forest University
08.2018 - 12.2018
Football Student Equipment Manager
Furman University
03.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Athletic Leadership
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
North Greenville University
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