John Thomas Email & Phone Number

Concord, North Carolina, United States

Auburn, Alabama Area

 Aid the Associate Athletic Director of Equipment in the management of the department and its personnel  Ensure Gymnastics and Softball departments are operating within the $340,000 Under Armour budget while also monitoring budgetary guidelines allowing for post season potential Order apparel/equipment for Softball and Gymnastic department by Under Armour deadlines.  Communicate with coaching staff to effectively order for the department guaranteeing all needs are met. Offering suggestions based on department knowledge and previous years usage. Forecasting for potential post season needs. Responsible for sizing athletes for necessary equipment and apparel for upcoming season Perform inventory upon equipment arrival and maintain thorough records to ensure department stock is accurate. Issue equipment to coaches, players and staff; verifying each individual receives full set of required items Promote brand awareness by closely monitoring athlete’s apparel on game days and all team related functions – ensuring Under Armour is prominently featured. Oversees coach’s booth headset communication system (CoachComm) for football to ensure clear connection from the field to the booth During bowl games, act as the liaison at the hotel to ensure details are coordinated for the football and athletic staff Assists with supervision of student managers to help conduct daily operations of the equipment room On game days, responsible for visiting team and official’s locker room set up, court/field set up, team locker room set up, and any other needs during the duration of competition Liaise with vendors to ensure department is utilizing the best products; recommend new products and vendors to administration Conduct recruiting presentations with potential incoming student athletes and their families to describe the equipment experience and expectations Discuss upcoming product lines with Under Armour for yearly ordering processes

Boca Raton, Florida

 Create and implement department budget through analysis of the previous years’ operating budgets; allowing for adjustments due to cuts or re allocation of funds to other sport departments Order apparel/equipment for Football department by Addidas deadlines Communicate with coaching staff to effectively order for the department guaranteeing all needs are met. Offering suggestions based on department knowledge and previous years usage. Forecasting for potential post season needs. Coordinate information with staff to setup CoachComm Tempo system for each practice Provide direction for packing of the equipment truck for away games Oversee ten student managers for daily practices and laundry duties. Responsible for sizing athletes for necessary equipment and apparel for upcoming season Perform inventory upon equipment arrival and maintain thorough records to ensure department stock is accurate. Manage the inspection, repair and maintenance of football equipment ensuring it meets all applicable rules and regulations for safety of the student athlete. Left role due to promotion in program and compensation

Muncie, Indiana

 Assist with the inspection, repair and maintenance of football equipment ensuring it meets all applicable rules and regulations for safety of the student athlete Provide assistant with the preparation of equipment for travel to away games, including assistance with the transportation of the equipment as well as set up for away games Maintain, organize and set up CoachComm headset system for all practices, scrimmages and games Assist in the supervision of 12 student managers Assist in budget and ordering process of equipment for players, coaches, and staff Attend industry conferences to stay up to date with new technologies, products and department procedures

Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut

 Assist the Assistant Director of Equipment Services in managing daily operations of the UConn football equipment room and other related duties as assigned Assist in the supervision of 16 student staff members, including managers and student workers Packing, prepping, and transporting of all trunks and equipment used for games Organizing and maintaining of the football equipment room on a day to day basis Assist in budget preparation, purchasing, distribution, and maintenance of all equipment, supplies, apparel, and uniforms for players, coaches, and staff

Greater Atlanta Area

 Prep and pack all trunks for coaches, players, and necessary equipment Deliver all equipment trunks and carts on rental truck to all games Distribute clothing and equipment to all players, coaches, and staff Perform daily laundry services for football Inventory all equipment through the use equipment manager software Perform necessary helmet, shoulder pad, cleat, tennis shoe, game/practice jersey and glove maintenance Assisted the Assistant Equipment Manager with Olympic Sport laundry

Plan, organize and set up marketing displays for the retail store front.Interact with retail customers, including managing issues that arise.Measure and make recommendations based on customer needs and events.File paperwork for future reference if needed.

Orange Park, Fl

Assists in academic, physical and/or safety instruction by working with students individually or in a group setting as directed by the teacher.Interprets communication to and from students with speech and/or hearing impairments as needed. Observe students as they complete work assignments in order to identify areas in need of development.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Accepts, stores and issues materials and other items from the warehouse and other storage facilities.Receives and counts items, packs and unpacks items, verifies inventory, marks stock with inventory tags.Stock shelves on the sales floor once they become empty. Maintains stock records and gathers stock reports.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Conducts practice at the defensive back position with coaches Tony Oden and Mel Tucker.Handles the issuing out of equipment to players, coaches, and staff each day before practice.Conducts all laundry services for coaches, players, and staff each day.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Conducts practice with multiple coaches at all positions.Handles the issuing out of equipment to players, coaches, and staff before the season.Manages the set up and tear down of both practice and game fields each time they are being used.Set up of the TMS system before each and every game with expertise in using this system. Maintains inventories of all equipment and clothing for the football players, staff, and coaches.

Responsible for the filming and editing of all games for future review by coaching staff and players withApex Football Software.* Interacted with College Scouts, Coaches and players on a daily basis.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sport Management

Activities and Societies: Florida Gator FootballStudent Equipment Manager for Football

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)