Eric Watson
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Driven, passionate, and adaptable professional with a dynamic background in the sports industry. Demonstrated adaptability in leading game-day operations, coordinating and executing partnerships, and managing/ creating social media content. MBA and BSc. in Exercise Science with a minor in Sports Management. Seeking an opportunity in the sports sector to leverage skills, knowledge, and leadership for the growth and success of the industry and its individuals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Partnerships, Events & Initiatives
Lakehead Athletics
09.2023 - Current
- Manage and coordinate roughly 22 OUA-sanctioned game days and other departmental events
- Secure and manage external partnerships and execute contracts
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Work with the associate athletic director and athletic director to support varsity programming
- Manage, maintain, and create content for Lakehead University Athletics' social media accounts.
- Hire, schedule, and lead a team of 20 event staff in all game-day operations
Owner and Operator
Finishing Touch Training
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided one-on-one and small-group, soccer-specific training for local athletes
- Collaborated with clients to create individualized training programs to meet their goals for improvement in the sport
- Built a foundation of physical literacy to facilitate the best athlete performance, given the client's unique physical attributes
- Responsible for creating, scheduling, organizing, and executing client training sessions
Semi-Professional Footballer/Soccer Player
Glossop North End AFC
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Represented the club at team-specific sponsor events
- Northern Premier League/ Division One West
- Effectively communicated with fellow team members, subordinates, coaches, and supervisors.
- Encouraged and built mutual trust and respect among team members.
Youth Soccer Coach
Ottawa South United
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Reported to the club's technical director and programs coordinator
- Charged with planning, organizing, and assisting in the execution of the club's academy teams' training sessions
- Led specific portions of the club's summer camps, managing 12-20 children aged 7 to 13
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
Assistant Soccer Coach
Thunder Bay Chill Soccer Club
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with the head coach of the specific team to formulate daily and weekly training plans for the club's academy teams
- Developed soccer-specific skills and tactical learnings applicable to various in-game situations
- Supervised groups of children from ages 4 to 14, introducing basic soccer skills and coordination activities
Education
MBA -
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Wisconsin- Superior
Superior, WI12-2019
Skills
- Event Management
- Partnership Development & Management
- Event & Team Coordination
- Project Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Effective Time Management
- Digital Marketing
- Sponsor Management
- Budget Administration
- Team Oversight
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Coordinator of Partnerships, Events & Initiatives
Lakehead Athletics
09.2023 - Current
Owner and Operator
Finishing Touch Training
08.2021 - 09.2022
Semi-Professional Footballer/Soccer Player
Glossop North End AFC
12.2019 - 05.2022
Youth Soccer Coach
Ottawa South United
05.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Soccer Coach
Thunder Bay Chill Soccer Club
08.2015 - 08.2017
MBA -
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Wisconsin- Superior
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