Ryan Sample
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Dedicated sport recreation & management student with practical experience in NCAA Division I event operations. Proven ability to coordinate events and collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring successful execution. Driven to contribute to the sports industry through a focus on event management and operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletics Facilities Assistant
University of Iowa Athletics Department
Iowa City, Iowa
08.2026 - Current
- Coordinated NCAA Division I event operations, enhancing overall execution.
- Worked with team members to streamline event operations, ensuring efficiency.
- Supported setup and breakdown for sports events, contributing to seamless activities.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on athletic facilities at high-end athletic venues.
Processing Associate
TJX Companies
West Des Moines, IA
12.2024 - 08.2026
- Unloaded and processed freight from semi-trailers safely and efficiently, ensuring timely completion of three trailers of merchandise weekly.
- Collaborated with team members to offload and process large and heavy freight safely, to ensure organized and smooth warehouse operations.
- Trained new associates on processing procedures to enhance team readiness and operational consistency.
Sales Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
West Des Moines, IA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted store credit card by clearly articulating benefits, resulting in increased customer interest.
- Enhanced customer service skills by engaging in phone interactions and advising on golf club selection.
- Processed online orders while packing and organizing in-store pickup requests for streamlined customer experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Recreation Management
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Waukee Northwest Highschool
Waukee, IA05-2025
Skills
- Event management
- Event operations
- Event coordination
- Athletic facility upkeep
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
Timeline
Athletics Facilities Assistant
University of Iowa Athletics Department
08.2026 - Current
Processing Associate
TJX Companies
12.2024 - 08.2026
Sales Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
05.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Recreation Management
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Waukee Northwest Highschool