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James R. Laughlin

Cookeville,Tennessee

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Football Operations

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA
03.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated the Hokie Ball 7-on-7 and Big Man Challenge; oversaw logistics for the camp that welcomed over 1,000 prospects to campus in a single day.
  • Orchestrated the 2025 Virginia Tech Football Women's Clinic; community engagement event that brought over 200 ladies to campus.
  • Collaborated with the Director of Football Operations in all aspects of team travel, including but not limited to banquet event orders, travel roster organization, team transportation, and team meals.
  • Oversaw facility upgrades and maintenance.

Director of Football Operations

Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
08.2021 - 03.2025
  • Managed the daily functions of the Tennessee Tech Football Program, including overseeing the operating budget, team travel budget, recruiting budget, equipment budget, purchasing, and scheduling.
  • Coordinated team travel and meals; oversaw hotel contracts, banquet event orders, charter bus bids, charter flight coordination with FBOs, as well as occasional team, pre-game, and post-game meals.
  • Boosted operating budget from $600,000 to $1.7 million via strategic fundraising improvements.
  • Spearheaded fundraising activities which contributed to the overall operating budget, collective, and facility upgrades.
  • Orchestrated game-day logistics involving team transportation, pre-game meetings with officials, coaches, and other gameday personnel, and maintained schedule adherence for players and staff.
  • Oversaw 20-member football support staff effectively.
  • Managed cross-departmental interaction and calendar arrangements on TeamWorks hub.
  • Ensured active roster accuracy and compliance via ARMs.
  • Directed the development, planning, and implementation of summer prospect camps; created the camp's LLC.
  • Effectively organized and executed all recruiting visits, which include both official and unofficial visits, PWO day, and Junior Day, creating a first-class experience for prospective student-athletes and their families.
  • Oversaw the matriculation of all incoming student-athletes.
  • Evaluated transcripts to confirm eligibility standards under NCAA regulations.
  • Organized player engagement activities to include: community service and securing employment upon graduation
  • Acted as a liaison between the Football Program and all other on-campus constituents: Admissions, Athletic Department, Business Office, Campus Police, Compliance, Dining Services, Facilities, Financial Aid, Health Services, Housing, Human Resources, and IT.

Outside Sales Manager

DVSport, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • DVSport, Inc. It is the world's leader in instant replay technology.
  • Created and executed innovative sales strategies.
  • Sustained effective relationships with statewide high school football coaches.
  • Facilitated clients with the installation of new products.
  • Tested products extensively to ensure functionality and client satisfaction.

Assistant Football Coach/Head Freshman Basketball Coach

T.L. Hanna High School
Anderson, SC
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Coached 2019 5A All State Linebacker in South Carolina.
  • Assisted with all phases of Special Teams.
  • Coordinated team travel and meals.

Graduate Assistant Football Coach

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Coached the Corners and Outside Linebackers in a 3-4 Multiple Defense under Defensive Coordinators Travis Cunningham and Chris Grimes.
  • Coached 2018 1st Team Big South Conference Defensive Back.
  • Coached 2016 Big South Defensive Freshman of the Year.
  • Organized film study and position specific drill work
  • Conducted opponent scout and film breakdown..
  • Assisted with all phases of Special Teams.
  • Created and organized entire recruiting database.
  • Assumed Video Coordinator role in the Spring of 2019.

Education

MBA -

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
05-2019

Marketing

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
05-2016

Skills

  • Computer: DVSport, XOS, TeamWorks, Arms Software, JumpForward, Microsoft Office
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Effective problem solver
  • Punctual and Trustworthy

Timeline

Assistant Director of Football Operations

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
03.2025 - Current

Director of Football Operations

Tennessee Tech University
08.2021 - 03.2025

Outside Sales Manager

DVSport, Inc.
02.2020 - 07.2021

Assistant Football Coach/Head Freshman Basketball Coach

T.L. Hanna High School
05.2019 - 02.2020

Graduate Assistant Football Coach

Gardner-Webb University
08.2016 - 05.2019

MBA -

Gardner-Webb University

Marketing

Tennessee Technological University
James R. Laughlin