Garrett Mitchell
Charleston,SC
Summary
Experienced event professional with a successful track record in managing events within the USL Championship and MLB. Adept at overseeing event logistics, facility management, and leading diverse teams. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving abilities in high-stress environments. Known for exceptional organizational skills, efficiency, and effectiveness in delivering outstanding event experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Directory, Stadium Operations & Events
Charleston Battery
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the club in all planning and execution of all soccer and non-soccer related events.
- Hire and train one Stadium Operations Coordinator and two Stadium Operations Interns.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, securing optimal pricing and service quality for stadium events.
- Hire and train part-staff members for various event-specific functions, such as Fan Experience, Food & Beverage, Security, and Conversion Crew.
- Maintaining well organized inventory of all F&B products for all USL Championship soccer matches.
- Oversee the clubs parking POS software, credential software, F&B POS software. This includes recently implementing a new POS software for our F&B operation.
Coordinator, Stadium Operations & Events
Tampa Bay Rowdies
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw all setup and breakdown of Al Lang Stadium, managing a team of 20+ individuals.
- Oversaw building ops and grounds crew projects and identified opportunities for improvement within Al Lang Stadium.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure a smooth matchday.
- Coordinated with local Police and EMS teams to optimize fan safety.
Stadium Operations Lead
Tampa Bay Rowdies
01.2021 - 01.2022
Exterior Operations/Parking Supervisor
Tampa Bay Rays
11.2019 - 01.2022
Education
Bachelors - Business and Administration Management
Pasco Hernando State College
Wesley Chapel, FL08-2022
Associate of Arts -
Pasco Hernando State College
Wesley Chapel, FL05-2022
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Effective Communicator
- Time Management
- Elite Problem Solver
Timeline
Directory, Stadium Operations & Events
Charleston Battery
01.2023 - Current
Coordinator, Stadium Operations & Events
Tampa Bay Rowdies
01.2022 - 01.2023
Stadium Operations Lead
Tampa Bay Rowdies
01.2021 - 01.2022
Exterior Operations/Parking Supervisor
Tampa Bay Rays
11.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelors - Business and Administration Management
Pasco Hernando State College
Associate of Arts -
Pasco Hernando State College
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