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Luke Cockrum

Intern, Special Events & Hospitality UTK | MBA Student at LSUS
Knoxville, Tennessee USA

About

I am an intern with Tennessee Special Events and Hospitality, supporting events across football, basketball, softball, and baseball seasons. From 2020 to 2022, I coached JV middle school basketball at Saint Joseph's School in Knoxville, gaining valuable experience in youth sports. Additionally, I have worked at two community recreation parks.

Experience


Intern, Special Events & Hospitality

Jul 2024 - Jul 2025
I help manage premium areas within UT’s athletic facilities and coordinate game-day operations for Tennessee Athletics events, including NCAA-hosted competitions. I organize and communicate with Premium Service Event Staff, ensuring they’re prepared to provide excellent service. I also act as a liaison between guests, donors, athletic staff, and ma

Premium Service Staff/Fangineer

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
At the Food City Center, I assist with attending to suites. For baseball games, I manage the load-in/load-out area at the porches and help premium fans during games. During football events, I work in the lower west club, answering fan questions and making sure everyone is in the right areas.

JV Middle School Basketball Coach

Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
I was tasked with coaching a group of 5th-6th graders from the initial stages. The objective was to prepare them to compete against other private schools in the Knoxville area.

After School Care Teacher

Sep 2018 - Present
My responsibilities include overseeing children, creating lesson plans, liaising with parents, and managing opening and closing procedures.

Education


Business Administration - Masters
Aug 2024 - Present

Sports Management - Bachelor
Aug 2021 - May 2023
Graduated with an overall GPA of 3.7 receiving magna cum laude. Deans list fall 2022 and spring 2023. Recipient of Samual Venable Award in the fall of 2023. This award recognizes undergraduate students that have demonstrated commitment to the University and their profession through service. Criteria include professional orientation, leadership role

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