Nathan Baker
Austin,TX
Summary
Event operations and staffing leader with 10+ years of experience managing large-scale sports and live entertainment events. Proven background in security coordination, staff supervision, logistics, and facility operations for professional and collegiate venues. Strong communicator with expertise in workforce management, compliance, and high-pressure event execution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Austin Task
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised 50+ employees with disabilities assigned to clean and maintain state facilities
- Managed staffing, scheduling, inventory, and payroll for multiple buildings
- Oversaw warehouse operations and controlled inventory for a multi-million-dollar organization
- Managed confidential document destruction (IRS and government records) with strict compliance standards.
Event Staffing Coordinator
Dickies Arena (Trail Drive Management)
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Directed security and guest services staffing include hiring, scheduling, training, and supervision
- Coordinated with talent security teams, promoters, and department heads to meet staffing and security needs
- Managed payroll and attendance tracking to improve labor efficiency
- Led pre-event briefings and ensured proper credentialing, ticket scanning, and access control.
Event & Game Day Manager
University of Texas at Arlington Athletics
Arlington
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Planned and executed athletic events including logistics, catering, transportation, and scheduling
- Managed event budgets and negotiated vendor contracts to meet financial targets
- Served as on-site operations lead for NCAA baseball and tennis events
- Supervised staff, volunteers, and contractors through setup, event execution, and breakdown.
Event & Facilities Manager
Texas Rangers Baseball – REV Entertainment
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led setup and execution of weddings, concerts, corporate events, and press conferences at Globe Life Field
- Managed A/V operations and large-scale event inventory; served as primary client contact on event days
- Operated forklifts and managed warehouse inventory across multiple storage locations
- Produced detailed event layouts and operational plans for client approval.
Events Intern
Texas Rangers Baseball
01.2021 - 12.2021
Customer Service Representative
Marriott Hotels
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Hat Creek Burger Company
01.2018 - 12.2018
Stockroom Manager
Lamps Plus
01.2015 - 01.2017
Event Management & Security
University of Texas at Austin Athletics
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Ensured compliance with safety, fire, and building regulations for athletic events
- Coordinated space planning, room scheduling, and event setups
- Monitored CCTV systems and conducted security patrols
- Developed and enforced security plans for large-attendance events.
Customer Service Intern
Texas Rangers Baseball
01.2014 - 12.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2018
Skills
- Event Operations
- Security & Access Control
- Staff Management
- Scheduling & Payroll
- Vendor & Client Relations
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Budgeting
- Facilities Operations
- OSHA & Safety Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Performance monitoring
- Task delegation
- Team Training
- Safety oversight
- Employee development
- Customer relations
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Austin Task
01.2025 - Current
Event Staffing Coordinator
Dickies Arena (Trail Drive Management)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Event & Game Day Manager
University of Texas at Arlington Athletics
01.2023 - 01.2024
Events Intern
Texas Rangers Baseball
01.2021 - 12.2021
Event & Facilities Manager
Texas Rangers Baseball – REV Entertainment
01.2020 - 01.2023
Customer Service Representative
Marriott Hotels
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Hat Creek Burger Company
01.2018 - 12.2018
Stockroom Manager
Lamps Plus
01.2015 - 01.2017
Customer Service Intern
Texas Rangers Baseball
01.2014 - 12.2014
Event Management & Security
University of Texas at Austin Athletics
01.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communications
The University of Texas At Arlington