Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Hayden Best

Elizabethtown,PA

Summary

Successful in the all aspects of sport management with 15+ years of experience. Proven success in leading event development and planning. Significant success throughout my career with decision-making and proven results based on business metrics, along with history of good leadership skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bus Person

Masonic Villages of Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, PA
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Assisted servers with taking orders, refilling beverages, and delivering food.
  • Cleared away used dishes, glasses, and utensils from tables after residents finished eating.
  • Maintained the dining area in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times.

Facility Operation Internship

Metlife
East Rutherford, NJ
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
  • Dealt with day-to-day operations of the Facility Operations department.
  • Learned and participated in the 'behind the scenes' labor that was required for the stadium with NFL teams, numerous concerts, soccer, and family-type events.

Assistant Sports Information Director

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
01.2024 - 11.2027
  • Assisted with the coordination of publicity for all home games and events, including press releases, media advisories, and game notes.
  • Managed the department's social media accounts to communicate with fans, alumni, and potential recruits.
  • Developed relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets to promote the University's sports teams.

Coordinator of Facilities and Events

Villanova University
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Directing and managing all duties for Villanova Athletic events.
  • Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
  • Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents, and project timelines.

Athletic Director

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Oversee the athletic department budget, finance, risk management, scheduling, and community relations.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised coaches and staff members.
  • Organized competitive events for athletes at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for purchasing sporting equipment and apparel.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elizabethtown High School
Elizabethtown, PA
06-2024

MBA - Sports Management

Misericordia University
Dallas
05-2029

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Program Development
  • Event Management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Budget Management

Timeline

Coordinator of Facilities and Events

Villanova University
09.2024 - 12.2024

Athletic Director

University of North Carolina
09.2024 - 12.2024

Facility Operation Internship

Metlife
05.2024 - 08.2025

Assistant Sports Information Director

Mercyhurst University
01.2024 - 11.2027

Bus Person

Masonic Villages of Elizabethtown
03.2023 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Elizabethtown High School

MBA - Sports Management

Misericordia University
Hayden Best