NICHOLAS LAMBERT, MBA
San Angelo,TX
Summary
A highly skilled and adaptable professional with a proven track record in revenue generation, cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and customer satisfaction. Strong leader with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, backed by over ten years of progressive leadership experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Athletic Director (Business Operations)
Angelo State University
11.2023 - Current
- Manage Financial Affairs: Oversee and manage all financial operations for Athletics ($7M) and Outside Entity (Ram Club) ($2M).
- Approve Financial Transactions: Authorize allocations, expenditures, vendor and individual payments, recharge forms, journal vouchers, and cash advances.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare financial reports, conduct spending analysis, and perform cost feasibility studies to assist in decision-making and planning.
- Develop Operating Procedures: Create and assess cost-effective administrative procedures and fiscal policies.
- Procurement & Policy Compliance: Resolve procurement and financial issues, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
- Expense & Billing Approvals: Approve student and non-student billing, Concur expense reimbursements, purchasing card transactions, and cash advances.
- Purchasing Card Management: Approve purchasing card limit requests, audit cardholder transactions, ensure compliance, and maintain expense reports.
- Account Reconciliation & Budget Review: Reconcile accounts for team competitions, game operations, and sales. Approve budgets for special events and post-season championships.
- Contract & Fiscal Management: Oversee contracts and financial documents for Athletics. Manage fiscal affairs for event-related contracts.
- Liaison & Coordination: Act as liaison for coaches, assist with monthly expense reports, and facilitate travel arrangements for Athletics.
- Audit & Reporting Assistance: Support year-end financial reporting, audits, tax schedules, and compliance with NCAA requirements.
- Financial Support for Special Projects: Assist in research, report preparation, and respond to inquiries.
- Staff Supervision: Manage and oversee Angelo State Ticket Office and all student workers in the Athletic Department.
- Oversight & Special Tasks: Ensure departmental compliance with records management, assist with special projects, and provide input in meetings.
- Athlete Insurance Coordination: Oversee coordination of secondary health insurance for student-athletes.
- Ticket Office: Supervise and manage game day operations for the Angelo State ticket office, ensuring smooth navigation of ticketing procedures.
- Revenue Forecasting & Reporting: Collaborate with departments to forecast revenue and track financial performance metrics like pricing and ROI.
- Resource Utilization & Efficiency: Ensure efficient use of resources across departments with reporting models and assist in strategic planning.
- Sponsorship Management: Create and oversee all sponsorship agreements for Angelo State Athletics, as well as manage game day entertainment at athletic events.
Assistant Operating Partner
Tom's Watch Bar
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Operationally ran multiple locations that averaged over $15,000,000 in gross sales annually.
- Helped average 30% EBITDA at multiple different locations in the company.
- Executed five new store openings in both the FOH and HOH and evaluated training programs and implemented improvements to enhance effectiveness at future openings.
- Developed and implemented a new cash over short system for the company and applied it to operations.
- Managed and negotiated contracts for professional appearances, food and beverage vendors (including beer and wine), and point of sale systems.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Strategized plans to increase revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Reduced labor costs by improving employee schedules and workflows to capitalize on individual strengths and better meet forecasted customer demands.
High School Mathematics/Finance Teacher
San Angelo ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math/finance skills of high school students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Used TAC software to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
Admissions Counselor
Angelo State University
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Controlled inventory through the Office of Admissions materials and maintained through tour season.
- Performed material requests for items that are sent out to prospective schools and interested personnel.
- Face for the university, upheld Angelo State traditions and image in a positive light.
Key Manager
Outback Steakhouse
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines.
- Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
- Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Directed employees to create displays, upsell featured items and tidy store during assigned shifts
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12-2022
BBA - Finance
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12-2019
Skills
- Revenue generation
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Event promotion
- Financial reporting
- Project management
- Staff supervision
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
• Scholarship College Football Player
• Kappa Delta Rho President & Treasurer
• Elected to Finance/Accounting Chair for Student Government in 2018
• Orientation Programs Leader
• Order of Omega Vice President
• Collegiate Homecoming King Nominee
SPORTS TEAMS
#WHODAT
#GOSTROS
#GEAUXTIGERS
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
• Elom M. Williams Leadership Academy
• Managers Food Handlers Certification (ServSafe Certified)
• CPR Certification
• TABC
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Director (Business Operations)
Angelo State University
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Operating Partner
Tom's Watch Bar
06.2021 - 10.2023
High School Mathematics/Finance Teacher
San Angelo ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
Admissions Counselor
Angelo State University
01.2018 - 12.2019
Key Manager
Outback Steakhouse
06.2016 - 04.2021
MBA - Business Administration
Angelo State University
BBA - Finance
Angelo State University
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