Chandler Smith
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Dynamic Sports Management Graduate with experience in coaching, facilities management, and game day operations. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and leadership skills. Committed to achieving organizational goals and driving success in the sports industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Championship Tournament Game Operations
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Orange Beach, Alabama
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Ensured accurate game information by operating the scoreboard during the weeklong soccer tournament.
- Displayed real-time updates, including scores, halves, penalty kicks, and match timing on the scoreboard.
- Controlled the game clock, initiating and stopping timing based on the referee's signals.
- Facilitated smooth game flow by maintaining synchronization between scoreboard operations and clock management.
- Monitored game progress to ensure compliance with tournament rules and regulations for fair play.
Facilities Management and Game Operations Intern
University of South Alabama Athletic Department
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Enhanced event experiences by managing sports facilities across campus.
- Supplied athletes with essential resources for optimal competitive performance.
- Organized event setups to maximize fan engagement and enjoyment.
- Coordinated crowd management for efficient ingress and egress during events.
- Transported necessary equipment like tables and chairs for various sporting events.
Undergraduate Football Assistant Coach
University of South Alabama Football
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Enhanced tight end performance through effective coaching and practice signaling.
- Analyzed opponent games, generating detailed scouting reports for strategic insights.
- Monitored offensive plays, tracking key metrics like down, distance, and personnel.
- Logged game data into XOS platform, ensuring accurate post-game analysis.
- Developed cutups on XOS platform for improved game preparation and review.
- Utilized Excel and Google Sheets for scheduling, planning, and reporting tasks.
Super Bowl LIX Fan Services
National Football League
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Directed/escorted fans, including celebrity attendees, to certain areas like pregame parties, credential areas, the pregame concert, and VIP areas.
- Assisted fans with direction to their assigned stadium entries.
- Assisted fans in implementing and executing a crowd management plan for all fans to be able to exit the premises.
Farm Assistant
Deiorio Horse Ranch
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Ensured horse safety by moving them between stable and fields.
- Operated tractor and implements, enhancing efficiency in land preparation tasks.
- Assisted with electric fencing installation, improving livestock containment and safety.
- Contributed to horse stable construction including foundation, framing, and roofing tasks.
- Executed various landscaping duties like mowing, trimming, and fertilizing grass.
- Supported wooden porch construction by leveling ground and securing floor planks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management And Recreational Studies
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2025
Attended - Sports Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS05-2023
Skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- First aid certification
- Coaching collegiate and high school athletes
- Effective communication
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Fitness coaching
- Experience in football coaching
- Team leadership
- Strong organizational abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Physical endurance training
- Effective time management
Timeline
Championship Tournament Game Operations
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
12.2025 - 12.2025
Facilities Management and Game Operations Intern
University of South Alabama Athletic Department
05.2025 - 12.2025
Super Bowl LIX Fan Services
National Football League
02.2025 - 02.2025
Undergraduate Football Assistant Coach
University of South Alabama Football
01.2025 - 12.2025
Farm Assistant
Deiorio Horse Ranch
05.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management And Recreational Studies
University of South Alabama
Attended - Sports Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College