Justin Prechodko
Grand Junction
Summary
Collegiate athletics professional with over 4 years of experience leading game operations, event management, and staffing across all sports. Trusted partner to senior university leadership, recognized for elevating CMU Athletics' operations and fan experience. Known as the 'Voice of the Mavericks.'
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant – Event Coordinator
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Served as primary Event Coordinator for CMU Athletics, overseeing game operations and facilities for all varsity sports.
- Led all student staff hiring, interviewing, onboarding, training, scheduling, and supervision for CMU Athletics during graduate assistantship.
- Managed event execution including ticketing systems, concessions, staffing assignments, facility setup, and game-day logistics.
- Supervised large teams of student employees across all home athletic events, ensuring compliance, professionalism, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated and scheduled public address announcers; served as lead announcer for most home events.
- Worked directly with corporate sponsors to negotiate partnerships and promotional agreements.
- Scheduled and assigned event roles including ticketing, table workers, scoreboard and shot clock operators, and concessions.
- Independently secured a $5,000 corporate sponsorship for CMU Athletics.
Lead Intern – Game Operations & Event Coordination
Colorado Mesa University Athletics
Grand Junction
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Led all student staffing operations for every CMU athletic program.
- Developed and wrote public address scripts for athletic events.
- Hired, trained, and scheduled public address announcers.
- Ensured smooth execution of events by managing all operational components on game day.
Head Announcer
Colorado Mesa University Athletics
Grand Junction
08.2022 - Current
- Recognized as the official “Voice of the Mavericks.”
- Served as Head Public Address Announcer for the majority of CMU athletic events.
- Emceed major institutional events including CMU’s 100th Anniversary Victory Celebration for an audience of 500+ attendees.
Head Liaison – Active & Adaptive Lifestyle Expo
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Led planning and execution of a community-wide adaptive sports expo with 400+ attendees.
- Coordinated facilities, staffing, and logistics for a multi-day event.
- Managed budgeting and fundraising efforts to support travel and event expenses.
- Led marketing initiatives to promote the event across the community.
- Organized seminars and sport demonstrations led by adaptive athletes from across the country.
Head Intern – Athletic Department
Central High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted the Athletic Director with event planning, scheduling, and daily athletic operations.
- Supported compliance efforts across the entire athletic program.
- Served as primary point of contact for parents, officials, event staff, and administrators during winter sports seasons.
- Managed on-site operations for all winter athletic events.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
Grand Junction, CO05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
Grand Junction, COSkills
- Event & Game Operations
- Athletic facility management
- Staff Hiring
- Training & Scheduling
- Public Address Announcing
- Emceeing
- Sponsorship Sales
- Corporate Relations
- Budgeting
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Community Engagement
- Compliance
- Athletic Administration
References
Available upon request
Highlights Achievements
- Official Voice of the Mavericks for CMU Athletics
- Secured $5,000 corporate sponsorship independently
- Emceed CMU’s 100th Anniversary Celebration (500+ attendees)
- Led staffing and operations for all CMU athletic programs
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Graduate Assistant – Event Coordinator
Colorado Mesa University
08.2024 - 05.2026
Head Liaison – Active & Adaptive Lifestyle Expo
Colorado Mesa University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Intern – Game Operations & Event Coordination
Colorado Mesa University Athletics
08.2022 - 05.2024
Head Announcer
Colorado Mesa University Athletics
08.2022 - Current
Head Intern – Athletic Department
Central High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Sport Management
Colorado Mesa University (CMU)
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Colorado Mesa University (CMU)