Michael Dunkerley
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented athletics operations professional with extensive experience overseeing facility management, game day operations, capital projects, and event rentals within collegiate athletic departments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline operational procedures, and manage complex logistics to ensure successful events and projects. Skilled in budget oversight, vendor coordination, space utilization, and safety compliance. Recognized for strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences for athletes, staff, and visitors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant AD for Facilities and Operations
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Direct daily operations of athletic facilities, ensuring optimal maintenance, functionality, and safety compliance.
- Develop and implement operational policies to improve departmental efficiency and service delivery.
- As the department's lead game day administrator, I oversee all aspects of game day operations, including staffing, logistics, security, issue resolution, and visiting team/officials liaison.
- Coordinate and manage event rentals, including scheduling, vendor communication, setup, breakdown, and policy compliance.
- Assist with capital project management, collaborating with architects, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver renovations and new construction on time and within budget.
- Lead strategies for effective space utilization, managing facility usage, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure equitable access.
- Support budget planning for operations, rentals, and events; maintain accurate inventory of operational and event-related equipment.
- Prepare detailed reports on facility operations, event logistics, and project updates for the Athletic Director.
- Coordinate maintenance and repair services with external vendors to uphold facility standards.
Assistant AD for Facilities and Grounds
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
08.2018 - 03.2024
- Provide oversight and maintenance of all Athletic department grounds, sport fields and facilities.
- Daily sports turf and grounds maintenance (Natural and Artificial) ensuring safety, cleanliness and appearance of Athletics Department controlled grounds.
- Supervise assigned staff to deliver successful athletic fields & grounds management, facilities management & event operations.
- Game Day venue set up and operational support of all sports.
- Develop and manage budgets related to athletics fields and grounds including but not limited to equipment, performance and care, supplies, deferred maintenance and capital planning.
- Manage Athletics equipment/vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- Assist in coordination of facilities schedules, building security, oversight of building systems and proper maintenance of athletics facilities, custodial and grounds services. Engage service providers (Janitorial, Building Maintenance staff, contractors) and hold them accountable to ensure proper care of assigned athletic facilities.
Grounds Division Chief
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
04.2012 - 08.2018
- Supervised Grounds, Motor Pool, and Boat Center shops, reviewing projects, approving work orders, completing work orders, and directing smooth coordinated maintenance efforts. Supervised Contractual Administrator, service contracts for campus, and the recycling program.
- Managed division budget for proper expenditures, made recommendations for necessary changes and assisted with preparation of the budget for the up coming FY.
- Oversaw F&E support to all long range manpower support and event planning at The Citadel. Coordinated support for on-campus and off-campus events. Managed F&E involvement in the school calendar. Coordinated all F&E support to athletic events.
- Directed F&E support to all Parades and special weekend activities. Coordinated and integrated support into all overall activity planning and execution. Attended major and minor planning meetings for F&E. Managed F&E support to the six “major” weekends, as well as support to greater issue speeches, political speeches and any special events that requires setup, operational support and tear down.
Arborist Representative
Bartlett Tree Experts
Charleston, SC
09.2003 - 07.2012
- Responsible for handling all activities pertinent to operating a tree and shrub care business.
- Management of sales territory of Charleston, North Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah and Seabrook.Sales in commercial and residential tree and shrub care including, soil management, pest management, tree and shrub planting, pruning and removal.
- Planed work and assigned crews and equipment for all facets of tree and shrub care. Worked in field with crews to train proper procedures, raise moral, and improve rate per hour.
- Inspected work performed in the field to assure standard operating procedures and safety are followed, performance standards are met, and clients are happy.
- Recommend hiring, promotion, discharge and other personnel actions.
- Helped prepare yearly sales goals and business plan for Charleston office.
- In charge of fleet safety equipment maintenance.
- Diagnosed plant health care problems and formulated a plan to correct them.
- Horticulture talks to garden clubs, senior centers, and garden markets.
Education
Master of Science - Project Managment
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture And Urban Foresty Minor
Clemson Univeristy
Clemson, South Carolina12.2002
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Operational management
- Project management
- Facility maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Budget management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self motivation
Timeline
Assistant AD for Facilities and Operations
The Citadel
04.2024 - Current
Assistant AD for Facilities and Grounds
The Citadel
08.2018 - 03.2024
Grounds Division Chief
The Citadel
04.2012 - 08.2018
Arborist Representative
Bartlett Tree Experts
09.2003 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture And Urban Foresty Minor
Clemson Univeristy
Master of Science - Project Managment
The Citadel
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