Zack Odum
UGA Football, UNC Football
Watkinsville, Georgia USAAbout
Detail-oriented, relationship-driven professional with five years of experience in athletic equipment and general athletic operations, seeking to leverage strong interpersonal skills to help sport businesses achieve operational excellence in maintaining client satisfaction.
Experience
Equipment Room Assistant - Football
Apr 2024 - Apr 2025
-Orchestrated use of GSC Coach-to-Player communication technology for all games and practices
-Upheld the latest industry standards in both protective equipment and off-field apparel to ensure player safety, comfort, and performance
-Supervised a group of twelve student managers for day-to-day equipment room operations, practices, and games.
Equipment Intern
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
-Head of American Team Defensive practice and game day equipment operations.
-Coordinated practice drills and assisted NFL coaches in the facilitation of practices and pregame procedures.
-Installed, managed, and maintained GSC coach-to-player helmet communication systems.
-Directed a team of high school equipment volunteers
Student Equipment Manager - Football
Dec 2020 - Dec 2023
-Aided in the process of inventorying and issuing of team apparel to 200+ student-athletes and staff members
-Communicated with coaches and staff to ensure proper set up and facilitation of drills during practice
-Crew lead - Taught and mentored other student managers while ensuring punctuality, accountability, and diligence in work activity
Education
Sports Management
- Bachelors of Science
Aug 2019 - Dec 2023
-Completed coursework with a focus on sport administration, sport finance, management, and sport marketing.
-Student Equipment manager for Georgia Football 2020-2023
-UGA Mircale Club
-UGA Sports Business Club
