Emma C. Hughes
Fishkill
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, eager to learn, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Ready to utilize organizational skills and a passion for sports to contribute to successful athletic programs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Intern Lead
USF Atheleitcs
Tampa
07.2025 - Current
- Assist in serving as the lead game day contact for Volleyball home matches
- Coordinate and oversee student event staff, volunteers, and ball kids
- Communicate with visiting teams, referees, and USF Athletics personnel regarding event timelines and protocols
- Contribute to post-event evaluations and recommendations for improvements
Student Coordinator of Competitive Sports
University of Tampa
Tampa
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Led facilities team which includes maintaining facilities, equipment, and fixing issues as they arrive during games
- Assist by training, hiring, supervising, and developing 32+ student staff
- Plan and organize officiated and non-officiated sports events and oversee facilities while on call during intramural shifts
- Manage regular reviews, evaluations, and assessments of equipment and facilities to ensure that they are kept up to standard
- Implement and organize biweekly meetings to effectively communicate problems that occur and figure out solutions
- Plan, organize, and implement the golf scramble event which reaches the full capacity of participants each semester
Supervisor of Competitive Sports
University of Tampa
Tampa
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Lead staff training by fostering communication among staff, and resulting in improved team collaboration and program efficiency.
- Implemented marketing strategies to promote the program which increased participant engagement.
- Mediated participant safety by regularly inspecting playing surfaces and equipment for hazards which reduced incidents
- Managed game operations by enforcing sport-specific rules, handling on-site conflicts, and employing preventive officiating techniques, enhancing overall game experience and fairness.
Event Management Intern
USF Atheleitcs
Tampa
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate and schedule conversions of the Hall of Fame Conference Room to assist the athletic department with recruitment events, employee retention efforts, and alumni events
- Communicate with media outlets to approve, create, and distribute USF athletic credential requests
- Create game day packets and timelines for game day staff to efficiently and effectively plan out operations
- Assist in a variety of roles, such as visiting team, official liaison, timeout coordinator, and DV Sport replay liaison at USF athletic events
Official of Competitive Sports
University of Tampa
Tampa
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Officiated and kept score of games by applying sport-specific rules accurately and consistently, ensuring fair play and maintaining game integrity.
- Promoted participant safety by inspecting playing surfaces and equipment for hazards prior to games
- Handled on-field conflicts effectively through proactive game management and preventive officiating, fostering a positive and respectful environment for players and spectators.
- Attended monthly officials meetings to stay updated on rule changes and enhance officiating skills, contributing to continuous professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
The University of Tampa (UT)
Tampa, FL12-2025
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Team leadership
- Game management
- Facilities oversight
- Interpersonal communication
- Team Collaboration
Certification
CPR & First Aid Certificated, American Red Cross, August 2025
Affiliations
Marketing Team Competitive Sports, University of Tampa, January 2024-December 2025
Timeline
Event Intern Lead
USF Atheleitcs
07.2025 - Current
Student Coordinator of Competitive Sports
University of Tampa
12.2024 - 12.2025
Supervisor of Competitive Sports
University of Tampa
08.2024 - 12.2025
Event Management Intern
USF Atheleitcs
01.2024 - Current
Official of Competitive Sports
University of Tampa
08.2023 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
The University of Tampa (UT)