Will Walker
Maryville,MO
Summary
Driven Director of Equipment with experience planning and coordinating all aspects of college sports. Proficient in leading, organizing road trips, and managing budgets. Multifaceted leader with talent orchestrating coordination of all records, plans and personnel to accomplish fast-paced work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Equipment Operations
Northwest Missouri State University
2022.09 - Current
- Oversaw efficient utilization, maintenance, and procurement of equipment, ensuring that the operations runs smoothly and cost effectively for over 300 student athletes across 12 varsity sports.
Training Camp Equipment Intern
Baltimore Ravens
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Assisted in operations ran by Baltimore Ravens Equipment to successfully complete training camp.
Head Bartender
Burny's Sports Bar
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Deal with the high stress job of working behind a busy college bar and managerial tasks
Student Equipment Manager
Northwest Missouri State University
2018.01 - 2022.01
- Complete all the tasks that are needed daily behind the scenes for a top tier Division II football program to succeed.
Education
Maryville High School
Sports Management Degree -
Northwest Missouri State University
Masters in Sports Management -
Northwest Missouri State University
Skills
- Time Management- With quick turn arounds during game weeks I am able to manage time efficiently to allow for my staff and I to be well prepared for the next game
- Financial Management- I oversee the financial aspects of the equipment budget, ensuring adherence to the budgetary constraints while maintaining high quality standards for University sports
- Leadership- While holding my title I am also in charge of 5 student managers who need guidance on how to become career ready upon graduation
- Operations Management- I have extensive experience in operations management, learning the operations that go behind hosting games as a collegiate sports team
- Verbal and Written Communication- While holding a position on staff with a college football team it is vital that I have good communication skills with Coaches and Athletic Directors from our school and others
References
- Tucker Peve, Account Executive, Hudl, 3325 NW 51st Terrace, Blue Springs, MO, 64015, 816-590-7063
- Kenico Hines, Head Equipment Manager, Baltimore Ravens, 1 Winning Drive, Owings Mills, Maryland, 21117, 269-552-8032
- Greg Jones, Head Golf Course Superintendent, Champions Run Golf Course, 13800 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, Nebraska, 68164, 402-515-2422
Timeline
Director of Equipment Operations
Northwest Missouri State University
2022.09 - Current
Training Camp Equipment Intern
Baltimore Ravens
2022.07 - 2022.09
Head Bartender
Burny's Sports Bar
2020.01 - 2022.01
Student Equipment Manager
Northwest Missouri State University
2018.01 - 2022.01
Maryville High School
Sports Management Degree -
Northwest Missouri State University
Masters in Sports Management -
Northwest Missouri State University