Jaycee Cotton

Under the supervision of Dr. D.F. Arnold

• Assisted with the planning and execution of student-athlete development programming focused on leadership, career readiness, community engagement, and personal development.
• Collaborated with athletics staff, campus departments, and external partners to enhance the student-athlete experience and engagement opportunities.
• Supported department initiatives and events by coordinating logistics, communication, scheduling, and student-athlete participation.
• Contributed to program promotion, outreach, and event operations through social media, marketing efforts, and participant communication.
• Helped manage administrative and operational tasks, including event preparation, data tracking, and program organization.

• Managed daily operations for Division II women’s soccer program, coordinating scheduling, Teamworks, equipment management, budgeting support, and administrative logistics to enhance efficiency for coaches and student-athletes.
• Directed team travel operations, including transportation, hotel accommodations, meal coordination, itineraries, and communication with opposing programs to ensure efficient travel experiences.
• Planned and executed game day operations in compliance with conference and university standards while assisting with game promotion, fan engagement initiatives, and delivering a professional event experience for teams, staff, and spectators.
• Coordinated large-scale camps, community engagement initiatives, and special events by managing facility scheduling, staffing logistics, registration, and collaborating with athletics and campus personnel to ensure successful execution.
• Served as the program’s external relations liaison, building relationships with alumni, donors, vendors, and community partners to enhance engagement, communication, fundraising efforts, and overall program visibility.

• Coordinated planning and execution of large-scale and intimate events, including weddings and corporate gatherings, handling setup, breakdown, vendor coordination, and event logistics to ensure seamless experiences.
• Managed on-site event operations in absence of event coordinator, supervising staff and resolving guest concerns to ensure smooth execution in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Assisted with venue operations by managing room layouts, décor setup, event timelines, and communication between clients, coordinators, vendors, and staff.
• Delivered bartending and hospitality service in a high-volume restaurant and event environment while maintaining exceptional guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Exhibited leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while adapting to changing event needs and upholding high service standards.