Jaci Field

• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy and created new Strategic Plan
• Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization
• Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve
• Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
• Secured new grants and donations through relationship building and grant applications including over $50,000 in new funding from over 10 new foundations and businesses
• Managed a diverse team of 4 full-time professionals, 8 permanent part-time contractors, and over 250 volunteers fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
• Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.

Capital Projects/Facilities Planning & Management/Camps

Building Director, Director of Camps; Secondary Sport Administrator

• Capital Projects: Eddie Smith Field House Renovation, Finley Track Phase 3, Women's Basketball/Carmichael Renovations
• Collaborated with strategic partners to create new camp management system along with Microsoft. This has created efficiencies with related business processes and allows for more accurate tracking of compliance and financial reporting
• Celebrated diversity department-wide by establishing Carolina Pride Together program. Program creates path and structure of inclusion and representation for LGBT student-athletes, staff, alumni, and allies.
• Created Pride celebration shirt with approval from licensing and Nike to distributed to student-athletes
• Chair of Carolina Black Caucus: led caucus in our mission to education, engage and advocate for black faculty and staff on campus.
• Served campus community as Co-Chair of Advocacy Committee for Carolina Black Caucus. Advocated for black faculty, staff, and students on campus. Built relationships with other advocacy groups across campus and in Chapel Hill community. Represented Caucus in press.
• Worked with Emergency Management and Infectious Disease partners across campus to create athletic department's response, planning and implementation to global pandemic. Created community standards for cleaning, sanitizing, disinfection, and community protective equipment for fans, student athletes, and staff. Was awarded E. Williamson Staff Award for my work on this.
• Directed and administered camps including scheduling, invoicing, agreement execution, communication with camp owners, coordinating campus partners (EXSS, parking, dining, housing, construction, Carolina Union, and outside vendors)
• Reorganized and managed day-to-day and game day housekeeping for athletic facilities in order to enhance level of customer service for student-athletes, fans, and staff. Scheduled services and partnered with contractors and campus partners to continue to improve as we strove to be 'game-day and recruit ready' daily.
• Served campus community by representing athletics on Carolina Cares, Carolina Shares (SECC) Advisory Board. Significantly increased department wide participation
• Served on campus-wide Diversity and Inclusion Awards Committee
• Athletics liaison with Office for Protection of Minors. Understanding policies and building in mechanisms of compliance to camp business processes
• Supported student-athletes and staff as one of Track & Field and Cross Country Secondary Sport Administrators
• Created way for department to celebrate and support female staff using Lean In structure for Carolina Women Leaders in Athletics group that met monthly
• Served on Last Day of Classes Event Committee
• Chair of Advocacy Committee for Carolina Black Caucus
• Member of Athletics Diversity Committee

Previous Projects and Responsibilities

• Managed Capital Projects for Athletics: Carmichael Auditorium renovation/construction, McCaskill Soccer Center locker room renovation, Stallings/Evan Athletic Training Center; Fetzer wrestling addition and renovation, ESFH plunge pool project, ESFH third floor build out, ESFH restroom addition, ESFH Phase 1 Renovation
• Acted as one of 4 Area Onboarding Coordinators for department.
• Chaired several hiring committees
• Collaborated with University Events team on Presidential Advance Planning
• Administered Eddie Smith Field House budget
• Event/Guest Services Manager and Assistant Director of Dean E Smith Center - managed all front of house staff and budgeting, collaborated with campus partners re: housekeeping, security, parking, concessions, and special events including concerts
• Athletic Operations Staff Member: led command at football and other events, managed staff and volunteer during game days, planned regular season games and post-season events
• Event Manager for WUSA and Carolina Courage
• Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
• Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
• Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
• Evaluated coaching staff performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement to optimize team success.

• Serve on volunteer Board of Directors overseeing management, direction, mission, and vision of Center that serves greater Raleigh community
• Assisted in managing board of 10 and 6 full-time staff
• Planned and directed fundraising events
• Brainstormed, researched and carried out organizational strategies

• CMF, now celebrating it's 40th year, serves HIV/AIDS and GLBT communities of Triangle and state of North Carolina
• Board Emeritus - 2014 - present
• President of Board of Directors 2011-2014
• Queen of Court 2009, 2010
• Court Member 2004, 2005, 2008
• 2005 Events Super Team Leader (special events and education)
• Managed board of 10 and steering committee of 20
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
• Developed team communications and information for meetings
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
• Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.

• Opened new gym south of Atlanta
• Responsible for managing new client accounts, marketing, tracking inventories, financial affairs, budget tracking and creation, and staff management
• Managed all other special projects as directed by owners
• Responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationship with Town of College Park
• Conducted corporate fitness sessions regularly for City of College Park employees and others
• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

• Successfully coordinated all activities at UNC including competition venues, family hospitality, transportation, housing, dining, delegation services center, village operations, Special Olympic Town and normal university operations
• Construction project manager for lawn bowls site and all related temporary projects on campus of UNC and surrounding area
• Negotiated and executed agreement between University and Games Organizing Committee
• Directly managed staff of 30 sport and venue managers. Each had 20-100 staff under them.
• Trained volunteer staff to manage operations during Games time
• Responsible for Operational planning and implementation of 7 competition venues.

• Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
• Created and implemented game day operation plans
• Acted as team and league liaison with Dekalb County Parks and Recreation team
• Successfully managed temporary construction and build out of facility to meet SCO codes
• Managed staff of 23 people
• Increased visibility, team recognition, and attendance through weekly radio appearances representing team and league

Clark Atlanta University Stadium

• Managed all aspects of planning and operations for soccer and lawn bowls venue.
• Coordinated all functional areas such as: transportation, marketing, guest services, sports, logistics, etc.
• Directed all paid and volunteer staff totaling over 400 people.
• Managed venue budget.
• Led project management for all temporary construction related to event.
• Led Advance teams for dignitary visits.
• Also served as Sector Coordinator for Opening Ceremonies, responsible for coordination of all functional areas in one section and athlete movement from Atlanta Fulton County Stadium to Olympic Stadium.
• Acted as liaison between APOC and ACOG as it related specifically to venue.

Venue and Sports Management & Planning at Clark Atlanta University Stadium /Morris Brown College Stadium

• Facilitated communication and issue resolution throughout venue during Games time.
• Trained and managed staff of 30 for Games time
• Assistant Sports Coordinator, Hockey (Field Hockey) and Sports Competition
• Assistant Construction Project Manager for renovation of CAU and Morris Brown
• Created budgets for test events: hockey, shooting, baseball, softball, and athletics
• Supervised events from start to finish using effective crowd control methods.

• Responsible for tracking the cross country and track & field team budgets
• Coached men and women; sprinters and horizontal jumpers.
• Team Honors: UAA Coaching Staff of the Year, men's and women's UAA Conference Championship teams, coached first NCAA Champion for Emory: Division III National Champion - triple jump.
• Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices

• Coached men and women middle distance, distance, and field event student- athletes; recruiting and office administration.
• Instructed and lectured for Department of Health and Fitness
• Supervised department's strength training facility and it's staff
• Started project management for construction/installation of new track surface
• Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.