Jason O'Quin

Event Coordinator
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I’m Jason O’Quin . I have over 20 years of experience as a Game Day Operations manager with extensive background in coordinating Collegiate Athletic Events.
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A LITTLE
ABOUT ME

Game Day Operations manager with extensive background in coordinating Collegiate Athletic Events as well as concerts, trade shows, and other non athletic events. Extensive Facility management experience including Capital Project oversight, facility maintenance, scheduling, and many other aspects.
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WHAT I
LOVE TO DO

COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC EVENTS

Game Day Operations manager with extensive background in coordinating Collegiate Athletic Events

TEACHING

As a professor teaching a Special Event Planning course.

SPORTS

Experience in coordinating Football, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Swimming, Baseball, and Softball events.

MY
EDUCATION

2007 – 2009

Master's Degree, Sports Leadership

1996 – 2002

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Sports Science; Sports Management

MY
EXPERENCE

JAN 2018 – MAY 2020 · 2 YRS 5 MOS

Professor
California State University, Fresno, CA

  • Teach Special Event Planning course.

APR 2017 – MAY 2020 · 3 YRS 2 MOS

Director of Events
California State University, Fresno, CA

  • Oversee 21 Varsity Collegiate sports teams home events and operations.

JAN 2015 – MAR 2017 · 2 YRS 3 MOS

Senior Event Administrator - Interim Manager
Northern Illinois University, Greater Chicago Area

  • Oversee events at the Convocation Center and NIU Campus. Events range from Concerts to Collegiate sports.
  • Work with Vendor on setup, operation and tear down of their event.
  • Schedule and oversee staff.

JUL 2007 – DEC 2014 · 7 YRS 6 MOS

Director of Event Management
Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon

  • Oversee the Game Management of Football, Men’s Basketball, and Baseball Directly
  • Make sure the Events are run according to NCAA and Conference regulations
  • Coordinate and Operate all Post Season Events
  • Supervise the operation of other sports and assist if necessary
  • Monitor all contracts for security, facilities, other entities needed for Events
  • Oversee the Event Management Department Budget
  • Coordinate Event Management Intern program
  • Create and update manuals like Guest Guides & visiting team guides
  • Generate positive visiting team and official relations
  • Assist in Fan Development
  • Coordinate all credential creation and distribution
  • Organize, plan, and run day to day operations of EM office
  • Supervise Event Coordinators and Students Event Coordinators in day to day operations
  • Assist with any outside rentals such as the State High School Championships
  • Liaison between Conference and School for Events and Facilities

JUL 2004 – JUL 2007 · 3 YRS 1 MO

Event Coordinator
Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon

  • Staffed and operated game day parking.
  • Oversaw all Olympic sport event management.
  • Assisted in the game day operations of remaining sports.

JUN 2002 – JUL 2004 · 2 YRS 2 MOS

Assistant Event Manager
Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon

  • Staffed and operated game day parking.
  • Oversaw all Olympic sport event management.
  • Assisted in the game day operations of remaining sports.

AUG 2001 – JUN 2002 · 11 MOS

Event Management Intern
Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon

  • Responsible for organizing and scheduling the work study students
  • Assessment of staffing needs for various athletic events
  • Organize available personnel and coordinate scheduling
  • Accountable to coordinate various departments together to make events run smoothly
  • Administer setting up events, taking down events, and taking care of officials

AUG 2000 – APR 2001 · 9 MOS

Marketing Intern
Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon

  • Oversaw events at Fan Fair for home football games.
  • Helped in execution of sold sponsorship pieces.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

CASH HANDLING

Northern Illinois University

TECHNICAL
SKILLS

Collegiate Athletic Events
100%
Concerts
80%
Trade Shows
90%
Non Athletic Events
65%

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