Marquas Wallace
Denver
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with proven expertise in equipment management, logistics coordination, and budget management. Adept at managing people and inventories while ensuring operational efficiency. Looking to leverage these abilities in a new professional challenge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Equipment Manager, Football Operations
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder
08.2024 - Current
- Supported athletic teams with timely setup and breakdown of equipment for practices, games, and events.
- Collaborated with the coaching staff to determine equipment needs based on team requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of storage areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in budgetary planning with accurate tracking of equipment expenses, enabling cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Contributed to compliance documentation, roster updates, and administrative operations.
- Maintained detailed records documenting the status of each piece of equipment, aiding in strategic decision-making processes regarding future investments or disposals.
- Supervised and trained 25+ student equipment managers working 25 hours per week with rotating long and short shifts.
- Coordinate all daily operations for practices: equipment setup, field prep, locker room organization, and laundry.
- Maintain inventory for helmets, pads, uniforms, and practice gear; repairs, and equipment needs.
- Support the coaching staff with practice flow, communication, and time-sensitive logistics.
- Assist with game-day operations, including sideline organization, equipment transport, and post-game breakdown.
- Promote efficient, professional work habits while ensuring a safe and organized environment for athletes and staff.
- Supported team travel planning (hotels, meals, itineraries, equipment transport).
- Coordinated recruiting visit logistics, meetings, tours, and schedules.
- Assisted with team meetings, walk-throughs, and special events.
Equipment Intern
Chicago Bears
Chicago
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in coordinating game day operations and logistics for events.
- Collaborated with various departments to streamline communication processes.
- Gained valuable experience working within the NFL industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Provided hands-on support during games and practices, addressing any immediate equipment needs or issues that arose.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Media Studies
Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi, MS12-2022
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- Compliance documentation
- Logistics coordination
- Time management
- Facility Management
- Planning and scheduling of operations
- Team supervision
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Assistant Equipment Manager, Football Operations
University of Colorado at Boulder
08.2024 - Current
Equipment Intern
Chicago Bears
04.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Media Studies
Jackson State University