Lawson Pope
Cedar Grove,NC
Summary
Dynamic game operations professional with experience in event management and facility preparation. Proven ability to mentor and supervise staff while enhancing operational efficiency through standardized procedures and successful event execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Operations & Events Graduate Assistant
ECU Athletics
Greenville, NC
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated planning and execution of home athletic events for ECU Athletics, enhancing overall event experience.
- Coordinate event operations with officials, visiting teams, media personnel, and campus partners to ensure efficient game operations.
- Assist with game day execution while maintaining NCAA and conference operational standards.
- Supported daily operations within Athletics Department, ensuring seamless facility preparation and effective event management.
- Mentor and supervise undergraduate operations staff during athletic events.
Softball Game Operations Manager (Internship)
ECU Athletics
Greenville, NC
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Led game operations for ECU Softball during the 2025 season.
- Directed all game-day operations for home softball contests.
- Acted as the primary liaison among officials, visiting teams, athletic administration, and event staff.
- Operated Daktronics scoreboard and game management systems to ensure accurate game administration.
- Developed standardized game-day procedures, streamlining operations and enhancing overall event execution.
- Managed event setup for home games, ensuring all equipment and materials were ready., breakdown, and equipment management.
Sports Operations Assistant
ECU Athletics
Greenville, NC
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated athletic contest management by overseeing event setup, breakdown, and changeover; managing facility operations; providing customer service; and enforcing guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities.
- Executed day-to-day operations by setting up banquet halls for events, preparing gymnasiums for games, assisting various athletic departments, and handling additional tasks as needed.
- Completed additional tasks from the supervisor and athletic operations.
Stadium Operations Intern
Greensboro Grasshoppers
Greensboro, NC
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported daily stadium operations, maintaining clean and safe environment for fans, players, and staff.
- Contributed to a successful season by helping to maintain a high standard of facility operations, which enhanced fan satisfaction and safety.
- Managed team inventory of equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for all events.
- Maintained high standard of facility operations, contributing to fan satisfaction and overall safety.
Grounds Maintenance Crew
Mill Creek Golf Club
Mebane, NC
05.2022 - 08.2023
Farm Laborer, Event Worker
Windy Hill Farm
Cedar Grove, NC
05.2020 - 07.2021
FANgineer
Carolina Athletic Hospitality
07.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCMaster of Science (MS) - Recreation Sciences and Sport Management
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- Game operations
- Game management
- Event management
- Event coordination
- Game day logistics
- Scoreboard operation
- Game day logistics
- Facility operations
Timeline
Game Operations & Events Graduate Assistant
ECU Athletics
05.2025 - Current
Softball Game Operations Manager (Internship)
ECU Athletics
01.2025 - 05.2025
Stadium Operations Intern
Greensboro Grasshoppers
04.2024 - 08.2024
Sports Operations Assistant
ECU Athletics
07.2023 - 01.2025
FANgineer
Carolina Athletic Hospitality
07.2023
Grounds Maintenance Crew
Mill Creek Golf Club
05.2022 - 08.2023
Farm Laborer, Event Worker
Windy Hill Farm
05.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
East Carolina University
Master of Science (MS) - Recreation Sciences and Sport Management
East Carolina University