Football Operations

Will Oster

Cell: 229-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

Education

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

College of Education, Department of Kinesiology

Master of Science in Sport Management and Policy; Graduated in December 2020 The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Terry College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing; Graduated in December 2018 Work Experience

University of Georgia Athletic Association Athens, GA August 2019-Present Football Operations and Facilities Student Intern

• Maintain football specific facilities, including the Indoor Athletic Facility, Gameday Locker Room, and Recruiting Lounge.

• Complete the set-up and breakdown of events being held in football areas.

• Give tours of Sanford Stadium for groups as large as 70 people.

• Complete various tasks as assigned by Football Operations staff.

• Support recruiting operations, especially in the weeks leading up to securing the #1 class on National Signing Day. University of Georgia Football Athens, GA August 2019-Nov 2019 Visiting Team Football Operations Liaison

• Facilitated the seven visiting schools that came to Athens during the 2019 season with game day needs.

• Communicated with opposing Directors of Football Operations regarding any logistics concerns.

• Escorted the opposing Directors of Football Operations to the 110-Minute Meeting.

• Remained on visitor sideline throughout game to address issues and concerns as they arose.

• Guided players and staff back to team bus upon completion of the game. USA Baseball Cary, NC February 2019-August 2019

Baseball Operations Intern (12U National Team)

• Provided administrative, travel, and logistic support for the 12U National Team coaching staff and players.

• Logged received scouting reports, processed payments, and completed many other administrative tasks in preparation of competing in the WBSC U-12 World Cup in Taiwan.

• Acted as a hotel liaison for five teams during the 2019 National High School Invitational, communicating important tournament and travel information to those teams.

• Served as the Operations Intern for the Women’s National Team Development and Training, in preparation to the team winning a gold medal in the COPABE Pan-American Championships. Atlanta Braves Atlanta, GA March 2018-December 2018 Event Operations Logistics Team Member

• Named Employee of the Year for the Event Operations Gameday Team for dedication, teamwork, and leadership over the course of 60+ games.

• Set-up and breakdown a variety of corporate events and marketing activations.

• Executed daily on-field presentations, activations, and occasional concerts, immediately before or after games.

• Gained valuable experience working within a large team in a high-pressure environment. Accomplishments and Awards

• Lead author of a paper titled “An Analysis of Spending Efficiency in Formula One Racing: A Look Ahead to a New Era in Motor Sport” that will be published in the World Association of Sport Management Book Series.

• Achieved the Dean’s List three times as an undergraduate and finished the master’s program with a 3.94 GPA.

• Awarded the Employee of the Year for the Atlanta Braves’ Event Operations Gameday Team, which comprised of approximately 30 employees.

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