Whitney Fountain-Lockhart
Summary
Successful professional experience with a track and field background. Demonstrate the ability to respect the budget while organizing travel and team events. Proficient at fostering relationships, building trust, as well as interacting cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other internal/external stakeholders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations XC / TF
Vanderbilt University
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee the day-to-day logistical operations of the team, ensuring smooth coordination of schedules, meetings, practices, and communication.
- Serve as a central point of contact for athletes, coaches, and staff for operational issues.
- Work alongside the head coach to make sure the team’s financial goals align with operational needs, ensuring funds are allocated appropriately.
- Develop, manage, and track both short-term and long-term budgets for the team’s operational needs.
- Organize and manage team travel arrangements for away competitions, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation.
- Ensure all athletes and staff are informed of travel schedules, accommodations, and any special requirements.
- Organize team events such as banquets, meetings, team-building activities, and special events.
- Ensure all aspects of these events are planned, including venue booking, catering, transportation, and guest speakers.
- Work closely with compliance officers to stay up-to-date on NCAA changes and make sure the team is adhering to them.
- Coordinate with academic services, dining, and facilities to ensure student-athletes have the resources they need to perform academically and athletically.
- Work closely with housing departments to ensure athletes are supported in their living environments.
Associate Head Track Coach
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Team Home and Travel Logistics: Travel requisitions, Bus quotes/invoices, hotel contracts, set up meet schedule/contact coaches for entry, meet entries, create itineraries and shuttles, on the road catering, reserve practice facilities through EMS
- Team Budget Management: Excel spreadsheet to keep track of expenses, per-diem, meals, buses, hotels, gear and equipment
- Home Meet Coordinator: Home meet set up and schedule, Host - meet set up and schedule for Cross Country OVC Championship (rent tents, porter johns, gators, ambulance)
- Academic Liaison: Excel spreadsheet of all SA’s information, set up academic meetings, keep coaches and athletes on task with upcoming meetings and events
Assistant Track Coach
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Team Home and Travel Logistics: Set up meet schedule/contact coaches for entry, drive vans, hotel contracts, submit meet entries, create travel itineraries, set up yearly banquet – cater food and order awards, reserve practice facilities through EMS
- Team Budget Management: Excel spreadsheet to keep track of expenses, per-diem, meals, rental van/cars, flights, hotels, gear and equipment
- Home Meet Coordinator: Host - meet set up and schedule for Outdoor Track and Field OVC Championship
- Academic Liaison: Worked as the Academic Advisor for student athletes, worked closely with compliance personnel
Volunteer Track Coach
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
06.2015 - 06.2016
- As a Volunteer Track Coach, I assisted in several office duties such as making itineraries on excel and set up practice schedules
- Assisted with coordinating official visit weekends for recruits.
Clemson Track and Field Athlete
Clemson University
06.2010 - 06.2015
Clemson SAAC Representative
Clemson University
- Aided in bridging communication gaps between student-athletes, administration, student body, and the community
- Helped plan activities for the track & field team to encourage a positive family atmosphere
- Served as a team leader and helped construct, implement, and enforce team rules & policies, therefore giving me the opportunity to develop strong leadership skills among my peers while carrying out orders from the coaching staff
Education
MAEd - HPSS - Sports Administration
Tennessee State University
05-2022
BA - Sociology - Minor in Athletic Leadership
Clemson University
12-2013
Skills
- Prioritized Task Scheduling
- Communication
- Creative Problem Resolution
- Budget Management
- Facility Management
- Effective Team Management
Timeline
Director of Operations XC / TF
Vanderbilt University
07.2022 - Current
Associate Head Track Coach
Tennessee State University
11.2019 - 08.2022
Assistant Track Coach
Tennessee Tech University
06.2017 - 11.2019
Volunteer Track Coach
Clemson University
06.2015 - 06.2016
Clemson Track and Field Athlete
Clemson University
06.2010 - 06.2015
Clemson SAAC Representative
Clemson University
MAEd - HPSS - Sports Administration
Tennessee State University
BA - Sociology - Minor in Athletic Leadership
Clemson University
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