David Richey Resume
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David Richey Resume

DAVID WILLIAM RICHEY
119 Kaenapapa Lane
Bastrop, TX 78602
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EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – College of Education
Sport Management Graduate Program
Master of Education (Graduated May 2016)
Event & Facilities Management Concentration
GPA: 3.89

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Recreation and Sport Management Program – Accredited by NRPA & AALR
Bachelor of Science (Graduated December 2013)
Sport Management Concentration
Double Minor in Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management & Business
GPA: 3.69 (Magna Cum Laude)

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY – College of Business
Business Administration Program
Bachelor of Business Administration (Graduated December 1999)
General Business Concentration

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Information Systems Technology Program
Associate of Applied Science (Graduated August 2004)

CERTIFICATION / MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

CPR (Re-certified March 20, 2019)
Extron Certified A/V Associate (May 2020)
John Levitow Award for top graduate at Airman Leadership School

EXPERIENCE

Conference Coordinator
Commons Conference Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Oct 2018 - Present (2 years 2 months +)
Organized all aspects and logistics of in house events from genesis to post event payment to include A/ V and room setup, vendor coordination, and catering menus and service.

Events Program Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin
Jul 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Setup and Manage Special Events in more than 6 Hospitality areas of DKR-TMS
Manager of operations for 14 luxury suites on west side of DKR-TMS during football game days
Develop and implement new-hire training program for part-time staff members
Create event folders utilizing Microsoft Word and Visio—increasing number of clients reserving hospitality spaces

Special Events Services Office Assistant
The University of Texas at Austin
May 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 3 months)
Setup and Manage Special Events in various Hospitality areas of DKR-TMS
Manage operations of luxury suites on west side of DKR-TMS during football game days
Coordinate with clients rental space specifications, set-up, and amenities desired
Produce rental contracts, invoices, and event specifications rental venues

Event Management Intern (June 2013 – November 2013)
The University of Tennessee Athletics Event Management Department, Knoxville, Tennessee
Develop/renew stadium elevator passes for ADA patrons
Direct tours of Neyland Stadium
Create stadium usher credentials
Assist event managers with game day operations

Football Operations Intern (January 2013 – June 2013)
Knoxville Nighthawks, Professional Indoor Football League Team, Knoxville, Tennessee
Generate sponsorship leads, group ticket sales leads, and hospitality leads through brainstorming
Record notes during sponsorships sales meetings
Cold call prospective marketing partners
Assist with tryouts, training camp, and game day operations

Hospitality Associate (September 2012 – Present)
The University of Tennessee Athletics Hospitality Department, Knoxville, Tennessee
Welcome special guests to VIP areas for football, basketball, and baseball games
Direct guests to their destinations
Accommodate guest needs as requested
Verify guest credentials
Facilitate set-up and clean-up of VIP areas

Marketing Intern (August 2012 – December 2012)
The University of Tennessee Athletics Marketing Department, Knoxville, Tennessee
Set up signs, booths, and play areas for sporting events
Prepared promotional items
Contacted and invited local schools to sports clinic
Solicited student’s participation in campus rewards program
Performed various office duties to include data entry
Executed game day promotions and operations

Campus Protection Specialist (October 2011 – September 2012)
The University of Tennessee Police Department, Knoxville, Tennessee
Support University population first and foremost with a positive and friendly customer service attitude
Communicate effectively with University staff, students, and leadership
Adapt quickly to changes and unexpected events on campus
Solves problems for students and faculty
Executed game day security for sporting events on campus
Performed traffic control for game days and other campus events

Radio Operator (November 2002 – October 2010)
United States Air Force, Wichita, Kansas
Maintained Top Secret documents and equipment with a close attention to detail
Programmed classified computer devices with new software and taught co-workers on how to use the new software
Maintained quality control of services provided to aircrew through self-imposed quality control program
Taught weekly recurring training class for aircrew
Maintained training program and vehicle operations program
Supervised more than five workers and rated their performance
Performed all above duties both at home and at overseas locations
Lived core values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do!

Store Manager (April 2001 – February 2002)
Georgetown Sporting Goods, Georgetown, Texas
Worked Closely with high schools within our territory on orders for sporting goods
Personally delivered sporting goods to individual high schools
Cleaned and re-organized store warehouse
Supervised 3+ individuals
Provided quality customer service