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Matthew Parker

Matthew Parker

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Seasoned Operations Team Lead with background in streamlining processes to increase efficiency and productivity. Strengths lie in fostering team collaboration, implementing operational strategies, and introducing process improvements. Proven ability to lead teams towards the achievement of business goals while adhering to company standards and regulations. Committed to driving growth through effective management techniques and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Assistant

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
06.2024 - Current
  • Greeted all visitors, workers, and people looking for help as they walked into the Frank Broyles Athletic Center
  • Gave tours of our facilities
  • Delivered, signed off, and unloaded packages from UPS, FedEx, etc
  • Into our building and to the selected person the package was meant for

Event Operations Team Lead

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate event set up for on campus sporting events which includes Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Cross country, volleyball, gymnastics, and softball
  • Executes Athletic Dept meetings and recruiting events in the most efficient and timely manner
  • Includes additional Corporate Events outside of the University of Arkansas but were held on campus
  • Works closely with cross functional teams to ensure all events are safely set up and tore down
  • Led a full team of Event Ops Staff Members in multiple NCAA tournaments: 2023 and 2024 NCAA Baseball Regionals, 2023 NCAA Volleyball Tournament, 2023 and 2024 NCAA Softball Regional, 2023 NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament, 2024 NCAA Track Meet (Indoor and Outdoor), 2023 SEC Women’s Tennis Tournament, 2023 Women’s NIT Basketball

Fishing Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops
Rogers, AR
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performs various sales and customer service duties including greeting customers, handling merchandise properly, providing information, assistance, and directions to customers
  • Replenish shelves with product as needed
  • Keeps shelves clean and zoned properly based on merchandise guidelines
  • Provide product recommendations based off the need of the customer

Dairy Manager and Food Stocker

Harps Food Store
Greenwood, AR
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • In charge of ordering product for the Dairy Dept to ensure the appropriate flow for the store
  • Managed inventory levels for the Dairy Dept

Education

University of Arkansas
05.2026

High School Alumni -

Greenwood High School
Greenwood

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Event Management
  • Cost Reduction
  • Retail Experience
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Safety Oversight
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Customer Relations
  • Quality Assurance
  • Compliance Management
  • Operations Management
  • Management
  • Team Training

Additional Experience

Social Media

  • Run Redcup Arkansas Instagram page – Over 35,000 followers (@RedcupArkansas),
  • Arkansas Event Operations Social Media pages – Instagram and Twitter

Volunteer Work

  • 2024 SEC Baseball Tournament (Hoover, AL)
  • Worked alongside RSM for multiple Tyson/Walmart Events
  • Worked and managed the 2023 and 2024 Walmart Shareholders meeting
  • Worked and managed the 2023 and 2024 Rewired Video gaming Event, Hosted, managed
  • Volunteer Youth Baseball Coach with the Arkansas Prospects (2022 – Present)

References

Jeffery Barnett

Associate Director of Athletic Facility Operations

University of Arkansas

(479) 713-9313, Jb161@uark.edu

Supervisor and Colleague

Alex Austin 

Marketing Manager

RSM (Retail Sports Marketing)

(864) 934-2144

Alexa@rsmbiz.com

Event Manager

Justin Hopper

Event Manager

Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

(870) 224-5841

Jhopper@fayettevillear.com

Former Boss

Timeline

Front Desk Assistant

University of Arkansas
06.2024 - Current

Fishing Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops
06.2023 - 08.2023

Event Operations Team Lead

University of Arkansas
01.2023 - Current

Dairy Manager and Food Stocker

Harps Food Store
08.2021 - 01.2023

University of Arkansas

High School Alumni -

Greenwood High School

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